Rylz and I have had the wonderful opportunity be a part of AMBC’s “Facedown Day of Prayer” (a prayer emphasis from 6am-6pm every Wednesday) at our new church building. We attend during the 12-1pm time slot (which Ryan leads) each week. During that hour we start out in the room with those who have gathered to seek God’s face… then chico and I begin prayer-strollering inside the new building while Dadda and the others continue to pray in the room. We begin with the worship center, then head up to Studio 7o7, and conclude in the children’s ministry area.

Over the weeks it has been a meaningful time of prayer and worship with my son. It is amazing to hear him babble as I pray out loud… or sing along as we hang out in the worship center. Let me tell you… the kid knows how to make a joyful noise! I am so impressed and moved by the evidence I see in my son’s life of his interaction with The Holy. I am convinced that God pursues the young and the old with equal passion.

One of our joys has been watching “Mr. Sullivan” (a mural artist who is also the parent of one of our students) paint animals and other such things in the pre-school area. It has been fun to watch the hallways evolve. Each week new animals have appeared. This past week the paintings had all been completed, so I let Ryland out of the stroller to check them out. He was captivated by the brightly colored playful animals. He talked to them. Ran from room to room checking the animals out as well as each room’s contents. The children’s ministry area is wonderful! I look forward to seeing the impact that God is going to make in children’s lives through Allen. Children will connect, grow, and serve in this place. I am thankful that my son has the opportunity to be a part of this…