The 198 Hillside Pot-Luck

We hosted our first "building event" last night. It was such a HUGE answer to prayer. We actually didn't think anyone was going to come because we didn't receive any RSVPs. So we (meaning Rob :) made chile and got some soda with ice ready just in case, but I think we were both very much assuming it was going to turn into a date night instead. However, we were in for a big surprise.

The dinner was supposed to start at 7pm. At 7:15, with no RSVPs and just the two of us, we were kind of just hanging around the apartment when suddenly, there was a knock on the door. :) First, we both jumped, then we smiled at each other and hurried to the door. Standing there was our neighbor Tom from #1. He was letting us know that he and his girlfriend, Rachel, really wanted to come, but had a bunch of stuff to do. We told him that there was no expectation on how long they should stay, and that they could totally just come and get a warm dinner and head out. This was fine with us, as we just wanted to at least open our home and show them Christ's love. Tom went back down to check with Rachel. In the meantime, there was another knock on the door. This time, it was Miriam from #3. She brought her friend, also named Rachel :). They brought brownies and sat and ate with us. Tom and Rachel ended coming back up from downstairs too! Also, when answering the door for Tom the first time, we met our neighbors directly across the hall. They were busy last night, but open to doing it again another time.

It is amazing how stepping out in faith and following God can truly lead to answers to prayer. We have been praying for some doors to open in our building, and last night, God opened three. We will continue to be in prayer for these relationships and we need you all to join us. Big things are set to happen in this city, and we are excited to be a part of the unfolding of God's amazing plan.