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A busy Pentecost Sunday

Come Holy Spirit!

When you are willing, God will provide you opportunities beyond your imagination. I wanted to encourage you with what happened last Pentecost Sunday but we’ll start with some background stories.

#1 Sometime 5-6 years ago, I met a woman who supported the works of my ministry. She later moved to Northern Indiana but promised that she will continue to support me. She contacted me a few weeks before I released my book and we became acquainted with each other again through social media. She had been doing her BlogTalk for a few years and she offered to broadcast my classes based on my book. Then, she offered me to be the Speaker for her Sunday “Be InSpired Show” at 9:30a.

#2 Through my regular partnership with Catholic Charities, my name was passed along to a Mentor for a Minister. The Mentor contacted me to find out more what I do with Christian leaders. Soon, he brought the Minister that he is mentoring to a “Missional Community” vision casting that I conducted. The Minister was there with a few other people including a city representative.

#3 The ministry that the Lord started through me in 2005, FHL, was inspired by bringing the Body of Christ to work together. God has been blessing the ministry, however, it seems like we needed more than projects/services to work together – Prayer/Worship.

#4 FHL has a volunteer who happens to be a good friend of my wife and mine. She spoke to a Youth Pastor for a church regarding the upcoming event of FHL. This volunteer has been supporting me even before I started the ministry.

So to wrap up the 4 background stories above, here’s what happened on Pentecost Sunday 2013. At 9:30am, I preached via www.artseesdiner.com BlogTalk (#1); at 12:30pm, I did a vision-casting (Missional Community) at a church where they hold their services – in a building that was used for planned parenthood in the past (#2). By mid afternoon, I did a vision-casting for 24/7 prayer-worship (#3) that will be on July 21-28. I ended my day at www.Indyvineyard.org to speak at their Youth group regarding living in God’s Dominion here on earth (#4).

What a day to spend my day on Pentecost Sunday! Come Holy Spirit!

Merlin GonzalesA busy Pentecost Sunday
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April 28, 2013: Sermon by Merlin Gonzales at Deer Creek Community Church, ArtSees Diner Radio

artseesdiner bannerListen to Merlin Gonzales, author of Kingdom in Our Midst, and founder of Faith, Hope and Love, International – Indianapolis on ArtSees Diner Radio this Sunday, April 28 at 10am

“Take a fresh look at your neighborhood” is the topic of Merlin’s message Sunday. Listen live at ArtSees Diner Radio.

Where: ArtSees Diner Radio

When: Sunday, April 28, 2013

9:00am CDT, 10am EDT

 

Selena Design BlessingsApril 28, 2013: Sermon by Merlin Gonzales at Deer Creek Community Church, ArtSees Diner Radio
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April 24, 2013: Kingdom In Our Midst Series #4 on ArtSees Diner Radio

artseesdiner bannerKingdom In Our Midst Series – Featuring Merlin Gonzales is a special presentation brought to you by ArtSees Diner Radio, and ArtSees Production. The week series with author, community activist and church leader Merlin Gonzales. Merlin founded Faith Hope and Love Intl., which collaborates with churches crossing denominational lines. He has developed the concept of “Mission Trips in Your Own Backyard” to unify the Body of Christ by bringing the love of God into the community. Merlin’s messages and teachings are about raising up a generation passionate for God to build a legacy of transformation.

7pm eastern time!

Where: ArtSees Diner Radio

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2013

6:00pm until 8:30pm CDT, 7pm EDT

Selena Design BlessingsApril 24, 2013: Kingdom In Our Midst Series #4 on ArtSees Diner Radio
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Feedback from the class

I just wanted to send you a note of thanks for inviting me to your class study on your book “The Kingdom In Our Midst”

I really enjoyed  the in depth study of each section. Your teaching style is very informative and challenging without being “preachy”. Your book offers outstanding insights into the power of the Holy Spirit that works in the hearts of all Christians.

The Kingdom In Our Midst is a book that challenges every Christian to look deeply into their heart and work to live by the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Thanks again and God bless.

Mark, a class participant

 

 

 

Merlin GonzalesFeedback from the class
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