Walk

We are the praise team for a unique ministry in Athens called Walk on Water. Pastor Perry Burgess named his ministry after the story told in the book of Matthew where Peter steps out of the boat to walk to Jesus.

Faith, a daunting proposition at best.

On Sunday, a guest speaker, Pastor Lee Peters of Monroe, GA spoke on the subject: Walk. We want to know what is going to happen, how it is all going to come out before we step out. It rarely works out that way, huh?

Many of my friends and family members are facing obstacles and situations that seem insurmountable. We always try to encourage them to "have faith". Easier said than done. We say "believe" and step back in judgement when the results say something different from what we think should happen. And then there is the old "Why do bad things happen to good people" conundrum.

So we walk by faith, not by sight. or do we?

God knows the end from the beginning. He's not nervous. He just wants to know if we trust Him. We are promised that He will not put on us more than we can bear. Sometimes I wish He wouldn't have such a high opinion of me, and I really do have a pretty good life going for myself. So when it's time for me to step out of the boat, will I be found faithful?

This week was great for us, musically. Keith Franks, my old friend and wingman was with us to add his skills on lead guitar and harmonica. Always a pleasure to have him with us and he is welcome anytime. The set list this week:

Hosanna by Paul Baloche
Forever by Chris Tomlin
Jesus Paid it All (traditional, Chris Tomlin arrangement)
Amazing Love (You Are My King)
Healing Flow by Jack Balthazor

to see what others are singing visit the Sunday Set Lists at www.theworshipcommunity.com


We also did a reprise of the Train Song (People Get Ready) with Keith on harmonica so they could record it for the church website http://www.walkonwaterathens.com/. Check out the site, it's brand new.

Let's all take a step this week and see how water walking works for us.

In the flow,

Jack

btw, check out Jessica Patrick's new blog I'm All Out of Milk. Well written...well done.

Wednesday Night at the Potters House

Here it is, your report on the outreach of Walk on Water Church at the Potters House Wednesday night. Packed house, standing room only, and anticipation of something special on this night. We came with high expectations and prepared some of our favorites for the worship set.

Ascend by Lenny Leblanc led by Hannah Roesch. Although the men were not really familiar with this chorus, it did not take them long to jump right in there. Hannah said she had never seen anything quite like that. (They learn in a hurry)

Mighty to Save by Hillsongs led by Cathy Roesch. This one they did know and the worship was really starting to build nicely. I know we were getting a little loud, but the men worship so hard there that you have to to be heard.

Hold On by Healing Flow By now it was on. The men really jumped in and learned this one and the anointing was strong. You know there is a certain level of desperation in a rehab center like that so the message of the song touches people.

Pastor Perry got up at this point and asked for People Get Ready. Daniel leads this and it is a congregational favorite whenever we do it. This really set up the speaker of the night, Karen Lewis. She brought a message of healing and deliverance and probably close to 40 men responded to the altar call.

Celebration set

Trading My Sorrows by Darrell Evans. We have always loved this one and the men there love it too. Great worship led by Daniel.'

More prayer led by a young lady with our church and followed by our own Greg Roesch. I have never seen Greg so fired up.

Friend of God by Israel Houghton. This was the loudest of the night. The men blew us off the stage with passionate worship at an amazing volume and intensity. What a way to end the night. The only bad thing I can say is, WE FORGOT THE CAMERA IN THE TRUCK.

OOPS.

Pictures would be good right here, Jack. yep.

Well there you have it, went to minister and got ministered to again. It's contagious when you are around Perry Burgess, he makes you want to serve people and he's got it going on at Walk on Water World Outreach Church.

Potters House, you were a blessing for Healing Flow.