Friday, October 19, 2007

Drew's Word

"I've only known Jim for about two months but it feels much longer. He is one of those people you meet, hang out with a few times and feel like you've known all along. He's the good neighbor everyone wishes they had. The type of person you want your other friends to meet. Certainly the type of guy that people feel comfortable around and aren't afraid to be themselves with.
God put Jim in my life one day while surfing in Ocean Beach. I had
just moved to San Diego a week before and was already feeling pretty
isolated. With a limited network of friends in the San Diego area, I
knew I would have to trust in God to find a new church. Community is
really important to me, and I knew being disconnected from the support
that comes through fellowship with other believers would be dangerous
in a place like Ocean Beach.

After bumping into Jim out in the water and having a brief friendly conversation in between waves,
he invited me to church. Since then, I have not only found a wonderful body of believers to worship
with, I have also found purpose for being here. I know in my heart that God has big plans for Harbor.
Even in the short time since Jim has arrived, I can so tangibly see how God using him, not only in
my life, but in the lives of those in and outside our church. He's a pastor's pastor, one whose presence
is felt far beyond the pulpit."

Thanks Drew for encouraging words. The Gospel is changing lives in San Diego!


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