Siloam Church of Christ - Visited

I had a good visit with Siloam Church of Christ as the Wednesday night set at the IHOP-SS continues to pray for the 52 churches of Siloam Springs.

Siloam Church of Christ's service began at 10:30 AM and I was greeted by an older gentleman at the door. The church building appears small from the outside and the portion of the interior being used as a sanctuary is also quite small. I estimate there were about 20-30 people there and it seemed nearly full even though someone remarked many people were out of town due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Several people were kind to come meet me and introduce themselves. I was able to share with a couple of individuals the reason for my visit but I did not get clear ideas as to what to pray for. The gentleman I believe is the pastor introduced himself but I didn't feel I had the opportunity to speak with him at more length. I did quickly find someone I share a mutual acquaintance with and that is always nice.

Being Church of Christ we sang all the songs without instruments. They do this so well I hardly missed them. Some of the youth also participated in the service by reading certain scriptures. I've seen this a couple of times in the various churches and always like it.

I'm really open to what the Lord puts on my heart to pray for Siloam Church of Christ. This will probably be the first time I've had so little direction from the visited church itself. It will require an increased trust in the Lord and may also provide others who pray with us an opportunity to share what the Lord puts on their hearts without the usual direction. This could prove to be an encouraging and exciting surprise. I look forward to it, as usual. Sundays and Wednesdays always seem like the highlights of my week. Bless the Lord, O my soul!

- Wade Baker