THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

Birthplace of Virgil (Gus) Grissom

As I drove down Grissom Street in Mitchell, Indiana headed to the local Church of the Nazarene I noticed the large sign in the front yard of a plain white house.  It indicated that it was here that Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom was born.  What a coincidence that it happened to be on Grissom Street.  Hard to believe but true.
  

Matt Moore, Pastor

The young pastor and wife greeted me with big smiles and warm handshakes.  They expressed their excitement for the Revival to start.  They had arrived at the Mitchell, Indiana Church of the Nazarene less than a year ago and had been welcomed with open arms by a congregation anxious to continue the task that the Lord had set before them.  And now Revival was starting and there was an expectant feeling in the air.

The church sanctuary began to fill with a variety of good folks who had come to allow the Lord to speak to their hearts.  They were responsive and open.  They were attentive and expectant.  There were children and teens, senior and young adults, saints and sinners.    

Once more God opened the way for a great time of growth and confession.  Once more I felt honored to be a part of His plan.  Once more I was amazed with how God directs and how to works in the hearts of man.

Mark Vice, Music Evangelist

Revival time need not be some kind of "throw back" event in the life of the church so we can feel nostalgic about our church history.  It need not be a time for the "old saints" to gather together and be reminded about how it was.  Revival must be a time of new breath blowing into the life of the church.  Revival must be forward looking.  Revival must be for both the young and the old.  Revival must be for everyone.  Revival must be current and relevant.  Revival must be fresh and alive.  Believers need revived.  Churches need revived. 

Just as young Virgil, America's 2nd man in space, came from humble beginnings to realize that the sky was the limit, so must this church understand that with God all things are possible.  Working together with renewed energy these good people and committed parsonage family can break the bonds that might hold them back and explore new horizons for Christ.  For them..."the sky's the limit".  The count down has begun.....3, 2, 1,...and we have lift off.