OPEN Connect Update
The
OPEN Connect wrapped up a few days ago.
193 adults attended, more than the previous 2 Connects held in 2012 and
2014 combined. Add 73 children and it was a colossal meeting. The speakers spoke their minds, but with His
heart. To say all 7 speakers were “outstanding” does not due them justice. The theme of “endurance” was woven throughout
each message. In addition, the emphasis on “listening” to God, not man nor
strategies, was a strong under tone too.
The quality of each talk and the strong presence of Jesus in every
meeting created a special atmosphere. The 48 workshops were focused,
encouraging and helpful. The networking times truly created scores of new
relationships – peer relationships, coaching relationships and mentoring
relationships. And the worship ushered us into His presence.
One
OPEN worker was quoted after the 2012 Connect meeting as saying “This event was
a home run.” Then again after the 2014 Connect he told me, “This was better
than last time, it’s been a grand slam.” Curious, I made a point of seeking him
out on the last day and asking, “So how does this Connect compare to the
previous two?” He exclaimed, “It’s awesome, better than the last 2. I don’t
think there’s a baseball term to describe it!”
The
Lord was clearly present and touched every single person’s life. People who
came seeking coaching, mentoring, encouragement, healing, and His presence –
found it! Even the children were
blessed. Several pleaded with their parents to extend the time. And one mother
wrote today about how depressed her son had been for most of this year, only to
find hope and friendship in the teachings and relationships of the children’s
program.
Two
personal highlights for me were hearing my son, give a powerful, impactful
spirit-filled message. And the 11 investors who we invited as special guests,
committed $380,000 to be invested in various OPEN businesses! PRAISE GOD! It was truly a week of worship,
learning, encouragement, focusing, networking, love and prayer. It was beyond amazing! Bless Jesus!
One
woman summed up the week well by writing me,
“We
came for a business conference, instead we found God!”
You
won’t want to miss OPEN Connect 2018!
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