N.W. District Disciples Men Fall Rally
Rev. Michael Zhu inspired the men of the N.W. District
on Saturday, October 14, 2006 with a thought provoking message on Mathew
5:5 "Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth."
 With about 30 men present, Joe Burchfield of host
congregation Peachtree Corners Christian (PCC), began the rally with an
wonderful selection of contemporary Christian music. Following an
opening prayer by PCC's interim pastor Tom Money, Will Purdue welcomed
everyone and led a "JESUS" cheer.
Next Rev. Michael Weeks, Associate Regional Minister,
brought everyone up to date on events around the region. Michael
pointed out that we have many open pulpits in the region but that we
also had more Disciples students in seminary than we've had in many
years. He also reported that Cherry Log Christian has begun
construction on a new location and three congregations around the state
are considering affiliating with the Disciples. Michael also
announced that three months of Camp Christian have been adopted; one
month by Sandy Springs Christian, one month by the Clergy of Georgia and
one month by the Regional Board.
Eddie Trumble then warmed up the group for Rev. Zhu by
leading the men in five hymns.
 Rev. Michael Zhu, pastor of the First Chinese
Christian Church of Atlanta brought the Keynote message. Michael
pointed out that society leads men to believe that they must be
powerful. He also explained that the constant flow of death and
war from the media causes our hearts to harden into stone. "But
God", Michael pointed out, "can carry out a spiritual transplant and
give us a heart of flesh and blood." When our heart is not hard,
we can learn to cry. Crying happens when we are touched by the
holy spirit or when we are touched by tragedy or hardship.
Jesus was meek, but he was not weak and he was not
afraid to cry. Michael concluded by pointing out that a meek man
surrenders to the holy spirit and never abuses the power that God puts
in his hands.
The rally concluded with an excellent bar-b-q lunch
from Dreamland.
Thanks to Will Purdue and Peachtree Corners Christian
Church for an excellent Rally! |
