We sat in a circle. Mostly. Some leaned against the freshly painted walls. Others sat on the floor. Friends old and new. It felt like a living room. Warm, friendly. You could feel the “good vibrations.” Lots of love in the air. Lori hovered over the food and coffee table, making sure that everything was [...]
Archive for the ‘24/7’ Category
Dedication of the Vine – we are now open for business!
Posted: May 29, 2012 in 24/7, Collaboration, Community, Hamilton, Prayer0
Praying Together for the Good of the Neighborhood
Posted: April 4, 2012 in 24/7, Community, Hamilton, PrayerOur friends, Peter and Sandy, at Little Bethel Church in Hamilton, were inspired by the weeks of 24/7 prayer we have been running the last few years. A couple of weeks ago they transformed their sanctuary into a prayer space for their east end neighborhood. For three days, members of the church and the community [...]
Writing on the Wall – Canvas Prayers from the Hamilton Week of 24/7
Posted: March 6, 2012 in 24/7, Hamilton, Hospitality, Prayer, WorshipWe put a ton of canvas down on the floor in our prayer room last week, and supplied people with fabric markers to draw or write their prayers. So here is the end result!
“Seek Justice” Week of 24/7 Prayer
Posted: February 27, 2012 in 24/7, Community, Hamilton, Prayer, Worship“In Dutch we have the word “gezellig”. It can’t be translated into English directly, but basically it means a comfortable, friendly, peaceful atmosphere in a room and/or with a group of people. This is what we have here”, said Conrad, gesturing around the room. My Dutch speaking friend and I were just sitting down for [...]
Weber Newsletter – Blooming Where We are Planted
Posted: November 18, 2011 in 24/7, Hamilton, Hospitality, Missions, PrayerIt has been a very busy season over the last six months, relocating the family and the ministry to Hamilton. God has opened door after door with favor and gracious provision. We are enjoying living in and developing our Community House just a little west of downtown Hamilton. Right now there are just three of [...]
What does an Urban Monastery Look Like?
Posted: November 12, 2011 in 24/7, Hamilton, Hospitality, Missions, Prayer, The Way, WaterdownPeople have been asking. And we’re trying to sort it out ourselves. GOHOP is morphing and in motion. We’re not sure what the destination is going to look like but hey, the journey is the thing, right? Here’s a map of our Prayer Spaces what life at the UM looks like this week. Zoom it [...]
Day in the Life of an Urban Monastic – Take 2
Posted: October 24, 2011 in 24/7, Hamilton, Hospitality, Prayer6 am I wake. Tossed and turned a fair bit in the night. Sleep gets a bit out of whack when Kirk is on night watch… 7:30 am Waiting for a bus. I’m learning to navigate the quirky Hamilton Transit System. After a long wait I discover the Canon bus doesn’t run this early on [...]
About 14 years ago. I’m sitting in a pew. Alone. It’s Wednesday morning. I’m happy. Content. Reflecting on the goodness of God. I have been in an accelerated season of personal healing and restoration. He has been pouring out His love and blessing in wonderful ways. “Could you keep doing it, Lord? Keep pouring Yourself [...]
GOHOP is coming up to it’s 10 year anniversary on October 15. Happy Birthday, us! When the vision for the House of Prayer began to roll out a decade ago I felt very inadequate and overwhelmed. The only model of House of Prayer that I had to look at was IHOP down in Kansas City, [...]
Where Do You Get Those Crazy Ideas and National Prayer Conference Coming to Hamilton Oct. 13 – 15!
Posted: September 10, 2011 in 24/7, Hamilton, Hospitality, PrayerA few folks have asked me where I got the idea of having a prayer truck. Who would think of something so crazy wonderful and out of the box? The answer is, my friend Daria Nordozza. Daria is part of the National Leadership team of 24/7 Prayer.ca. She has a passion for praying for cities. [...]
