Hi everyone,
It's me....Kristen....also known as Joanne's little sister. It's amazing how you never lose that title, no matter how old you get. I'm sure I'll be known as "Joanne's little sister" even when I'm 80. Oh well....proud to carry the title.
Toben asked me to pirate Joanne's blog for a quick word.
There is something we want to share with you that is so exciting and we want YOU to be a part of it. This is an opportunity we really don't want you to miss!
I have to say, one of the most amazing things about this whole experience with Joanne are the stories I hear on an almost daily basis about how her story is touching someone's life....how she is ministering even while in a hospital bed.....how the non-believer has found themselves praying for Joanne....how someone has found their "quiet time" again.....how children are daily praying for Audrey and Emma....how people have felt the need to witness.....
It's amazing.
Four weeks ago, Joanne started coming out of her coma as we all held our breath and stormed the gates of Heaven on her behalf. We wanted her to come back to us....and she has.
I have never in my life read, heard, and seen so many praises being lifted up at one time. This is an OPPORTUNITY for those praises to be lifted up TOGETHER, in ONE VOICE. So please come.
Heather Noce is a friend of a friend (we think she and Joanne may even know each other) who suffered a brain aneurysm and subsequent stroke, just weeks before Joanne suffered her stroke. They are both young mothers, with young children. Both are involved in various ministries, and both are recovering at the same facility.
Their stories and paths are different, but very similar. Heather's sister in CA contacted me a few weeks ago to see if I would be interested in the idea of a corporate praise and worship night on behalf of Heather and Joanne.
Ummmmm.......yes?
So here it is. God has orchestrated all the details and pieces are still falling into place. It is going to be a powerful night and is also an opportunity for outreach. There will be a full gospel presentation at the end of the evening.....as I know Joanne and Heather would want.
We may need some help with various parts of the evening, and if a need arises, we will let you know! But most of all, we want you to come.
See you there, and please spread the word!!!
PS. The above "flyer" is available in JPEG format if needed. Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like it.
Fantastic idea! Any chance for a webcast? Or portions of the evening posted to YouTube? I'm in Alberta Canada and would love to take part in this!
Posted by: MomPlusKid | February 20, 2011 at 05:34 PM
This sounds amazing! What a beautiful night of worship that will be. I will be praying as God continues to orchestrate the details and that many lives will be touched. Wouldn't it be great for one of those details be to have it streamed online for those of us unable to attend?!? I'll be praying on that also. :O)
Heather and family, I will add you to my prayers as well.
Thanks for sharing with us Kristin. You are a blessing.
Posted by: Kerry | February 20, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Oh yes a webcast would be great. I am in New Hampshire and cannot make it out to CO.
Posted by: Maribeth | February 20, 2011 at 05:46 PM
Will be joining you in spirit and prayer from Oklahoma!
Posted by: Lisa J | February 20, 2011 at 06:28 PM
I love this. I should be able to attend and would love to serve in any way possible.
Beth in Ft Collins.
Posted by: BethS | February 20, 2011 at 06:41 PM
how awesome! i wish i lived in Colorado...but will be praising from Minnesota that night with you anyway :)
Posted by: Traci | February 20, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Will be praising with you from Washington State (and praying for a webcast too).
Melanie from Puyallup, WA
Posted by: Melanie | February 20, 2011 at 07:17 PM
Oh I so wish I could attend!! I will join in whorship from my home. Any chance to put the worship up live??
Praying for you all.
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Posted by: Child of God | February 20, 2011 at 08:01 PM
This is Incredibly Exciting !!!!!! Will definitely be there !
I havent known Joanne for long but she definitely has had a profound effect on me and how I have grown in my faith ! and as a Mom !
Not sure if I would be able to help at all, but would definitely be willing and able to participate !
Will look forward to more details
Posted by: Michelle | February 20, 2011 at 09:09 PM
I'm in Australia. I would love to be there in person but alas distance will preclude that :( I would love to 'participate' if a webcast is possible.
Posted by: Michelle from Australia | February 21, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Thanks for mentioning Heather, I was praying for her the other day and was wondering how she was doing. I remember Toben had asked us to pray for her awhile back. I live in NC so would love to be able to watch online. If not I will be praying that night with you!
Posted by: sue | February 21, 2011 at 05:22 AM
Wonderful event, wish I could be there! I agree with Sue, any way we could get it online? That would be awesome! Have a blessed day, HUGS from Georgia!
Posted by: Theresa | February 21, 2011 at 06:33 AM
What a lovely idea, and certainly God is worthy of Praise! I will be singing and praising from Bryan, Tx.
Posted by: yanna westmoreland | February 21, 2011 at 06:47 AM
Hi Kristen
That is an awesome idea and I would like to go I am in Albuquerque Nm I do not know how far the drive is or if I can find somebody that is driving from Albuquerque Nm I could get a ride with them or we could possibly fly down together so I am just putting this out if there any Beth LPM seista's that are going let me know if you are driving or flying and we can get together.
thank Kristen hope to meet u all soon
Carol Albuquerque NM
Posted by: Carol | February 21, 2011 at 06:57 AM
wish I could be there for the praise and worship but know that I will be praising our Mighty God that night here in Salt Lake City
Posted by: Jamie Muramoto | February 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM
I just heard the broadcast today on "Family Talk" and wanted to check in...what an excellent Idea ( the service you are having)and though I cannot attend I will be lifting both "girls" in prayer and thanking God for the blessing of a miraculous recovery for them. God is good and He wastes nothing, this will no doubt add depth and breadth to ministry for all involved. From reading I see Tobin has already been given deeper insights into the suffering of others...and that also gives opportunity to minister.I found that when I hurt, if I minister to others, God ministers to me as well. No doubt you are finding this truth too. These are the "momentary and light trials" Paul talks about...sometimes the master of understatement...yet with an eye on eternity they truly are. praying for all of you, much Love in Jesus :)
Posted by: sue | February 21, 2011 at 10:40 AM
What a wonderful event this will be....a time of worshiping and praising God. I will be praising from Redlands, CA that evening!
Much love
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | February 21, 2011 at 11:39 AM
What an awesome idea to get together as community and praise God for all the miracles we've seen Him fulfill in these past few weeks. I also would love the idea of a webcast since being in Texas I won't be able to be a part of this celebration at least physically. Praise God!
Posted by: Nanci | February 21, 2011 at 06:49 PM
What an awesome and amazing idea. I so wish I could attend this event, but I will have to be there in spirit. It's a little too far for me to make it from AZ right now. But sing your hearts out and worship our almighty Father, the ultimate healer of all.
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