First, after months of planning and hard work from the Pursuit staff (Matt, Janie, Alex and Erin), local volunteers and out-of-town volunteers, and prayer partners, the Pursuit Christian Church opened the doors for it's very first church service. It was really amazing! Having been involved with the Pursuit since it's beginnings in Miami, today was just great! To see everything that we've been planning, everything that we've talked about, and all of the dreams come to fruition is something truly awesome. I think God worked in amazing ways today to reach every person who came, worshiped and participated in what was the first of many services to come. As I sat there listening to Matt preach I couldn't help but feel that God has some amazing plans for the church and the city of Miami. The energy, emotion and fullness of God filled that place today. I can't describe the excitement. :) I'm super stoked to see what the future holds.
After church, my friend Jaime and I met up with a few others from our University program and went to an outdoor concert. Once there, I had no choice but to label the concert for what it was... the South Florida Caucasian Convention... aka... the Kiss Country Chili Cook-off and Concert. I really didn't know how to act... I'm pretty sure every caucasian person in South Florida was there! All kidding aside, it was actually a lot of fun. I'm not a big country music fan... but the live music, fair-style food (I ate my first whole turkey leg.. and it was AMAZING!), rowdy atmosphere and gorgeous day made for a lot of fun. We spread out some chairs, blankets and just took in the scene. It was different for me, but fun. :) Who knows, maybe my next step is gettin' a cowboy hat and a big truck... ok, maybe not!
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Eric Hafner & Country music in the same sentence??...hmmm. That's an interesting thought...haha. Glad you were able to experience some of the sweet culture of Miami! Then again, who thought country would be part of that culture? Learn something new every day.
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