Jesus was (and still is) here!

"When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there." - Matthew 18:19-20 (The Message)

This week, three separate factions came together to serve and worship here in Hollywood. A lively Methodist group from Las Vegas, a mellow Presbyterian group from Alameda, CA, and one courageous young woman from Germany. And, indeed, this verse proved to be powerfully true! The week wasn't without conflict and uncomfortability, but God was very present as we worked through all the lessons and challenges of the week.

For more photos from the week, as well as the entire summer, please click here.

This is also a sad week in many ways as it is our last Discover group for the summer, and next week we will begin to say goodbye to our Dwellers: Alison, Mary, Sara, and Stephanie. It is emotional and difficult as it's been such an amazing year.....

But one thing I know, and this verse promises, that when we are gathered together, in person or in prayer, we can trust God will be there in the connection. So I know that God can shine through in a blog, and that God can shine through a long distance phone call, or a letter, or an email. We can still come together in the name of our Lord, even as changes are upon us.

I will be taking some time off from writing this blog for a few weeks and will be back up again in September.

May God bless you and be found where you come together, where you connect in prayer, where you're at right now....

Amen