Sunday Gathering with Student Impact

We thought we would do something different on our next table gathering. We invited our Student Impact house group to join us! It was a wonderful turn out! We had all ages sharing in the community and we were able to meet new friends. There was swimming, bags tournament and of course the most delicious food. The weather was beautiful and the fellowship was priceless. Thank you for making this gathering a success.

Willow Leadership Summit 8.8.08 Highlights

Speakers again today, led from a calling and passion that is greater than themselves. Their entrepreneurial organizations emerged from Holy Spirit promptings which they took action and developed. Bill Hybel's closing talk chronicled Mother Teresa's life which demonstrated "cart blanch yieldedness" of a leader with a "relentless commitment" to her calling.

This day was filled with conversations over times when the Holy Spirit prompted leaders to step out. Craig Groeschel, Pastor of Lifechurch.TV, Chuck Colson of Prison Fellowship Ministries, Catherine Rohr of Prison Entrepreneurship Program, Brad Anderson of Best Buy, and Bill Hybels all spoke of times the Holy Spirit prompted action in a clear and present way. While it is different for individuals everyone acknowledged the unmistakable presence.

Have you had an encounter with God through the Holy Spirit? What action did you take? What results were produced? How did it mark your life? We would like to hear your story as a comment below.

Willow Leadership Summit 8.7.08 Highlights

Looking at notes and reflecting on the day, 4 things were consistent with all speakers.

1. Each had a clear call to their mission.
2. Everyone was passionate about their calling.
3. Through their passion, appeals to the mission were compelling.

Each person shared personal stories that Bill George described as "Crucibles in Life". These significant leaders were close and personal about their lives which drew people to their cause.

If you attended the Leadership Summit, leave a comment telling us which session impacted you most and how.

Weekend News

He executes justice for the orphan and the widow,
and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing.
Deuteronomy 10:18

“Throughout history, God has called his people to care for orphans. With millions of orphans worldwide the task is great, but our God is greater still! He is looking for people who will love, care and advocate for a child without a forever family.

As a mother of two internationally adopted daughters, I’ve had the opportunity to witness first hand and learn about the plight of orphans. It has long been a desire of my heart to be involved in reaching out to these children by providing for them and showing them God’s love.

If you are interested in exploring a group that reaches out to orphans, I invite you to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 19th at 7:00pm in downtown Bartlett. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please contact me, Dina Ackermann, at 630-213-3558 .”