Tonight marks the beginning of a whole new chapter in the story of The Gathering. We’ve been dreaming, praying and working towards a weekly worship experience at Georgetown University for the past two years. The road has not always been easy, there have been detours and some days there were roadblocks that seemed insurmountable. But tonight the dream of a weekly Gathering at Georgetown becomes a reality. I’m headed to campus in a few short minutes to welcome our newest campus and my alma mater into this Gathering family. I can’t wait to see what God is going to do in St. William’s Chapel as we meet to worship at 9PM tonight.
There are so many thoughts running through my head right now that I can barely keep them all straight.
Part of me can’t believe I’m not going to be at Mason tonight. But I’m so excited for the message Allan is going to be sharing on that campus. I’m humbled by the chance to be at Georgetown. I love the student leaders that have carried the dream of Georgetown for so long. I can’t wait to lead tonight with my friend Nick Jones. I love new beginnings. God is a God of new beginnings. I want to carry tonight well. I love that two Gatherings are happening at the same time. I want to be at both. I can’t. God is.
Time to go…
John
TONIGHT WAS SO COOL! While Georgetown and Mason were worshiping at the Gathering, AU had the Jubilee service with some other minitries and campus, and it was just awesome. We were so excited for Georgetown all day, and over the course of the night we said little prayers, and I wondered what exactly was going on down over there. I wish I could have witnessed it! I few of us are going to come out to Georgetown next Wednesday, just for fun, to see what it’s like. I am SO encouraged right now. It’s the best feeling in the world that kids at Georgetown are experiencing what I have the privilege to experience every single Tuesday
Thanks for The Gathering, John. God is doing incredible things through you!