From Nashville to Gulfport to Nashville to Frederick to Dalton

This weekend Phil and I were in Frederick, MD meeting with a group from Summit Trace Church. They came to Gulfport, MS in the summer of 2006 and at that time met Phil. At that time, Phil had been serving in the area for a 6-month period. From that relationship Summit Trace then came to a ReConstruct project in Nashville this past summer. They’re a small young church plant with a huge heart for God. We also had the opportunity to worship with them on Sunday. They meet in a movie theatre. Their spirit of authenticity was refreshing. It was a great time with them and hearing about their plans for missions in 2008. ReConstruct will be in that mission plan in Dalton, GA next year. They’ll be bringing about 25 or 30 people. Eden Westside Baptist Church from Pell City, AL, who has been to ReConstruct the past 4 summers, has also committed to serving there as well. God has provided these two churches to help ReConstruct carry out its vision.
Discerning the way in which ReConstruct served in the Gulf coast area after Katrina was a tough process. Phil Venable committing 6 months away from his family and doing some the hardest work he’s ever done was only accomplished by the power of God.  We always knew that going to Gulfport was what was “right.” It’s truly amazing how God used that process and work to connect us with the relationships we’re building with churches like these. His plan is never like ours, but it’s always a better plan.