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April 15 2009 at 10:25 pm

Kind Words from Kansas

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It was a great privilege to have the Sovereign Grace Ministries Pastors Conference here last week. Roughly 800 folks representing 19 different nations attended, and it was cool to hear that 170 of the guests were from churches that aren’t affiliated with Sovereign Grace Ministries.

Matthew Hoffman, pastor of a Sovereign Grace church in Kansas, posted the comment below on this blog in response to last week’s post about the conference. Thanks for your encouragement, Matthew!

Dear Covenant Life Church Pastors and Church Family,

I just wanted to drop you a note expressing our gratitude to you for hosting the Sovereign Grace Ministries Pastors Conference.  I know that it took many hours of volunteers working and planning to host such an event, and we just wanted to say thank you!  Thank you for the warmth of your hospitality and care.  I returned home to preach at our Good Friday service refreshed, cared for, and envisioned for the journey ahead, and you were the “vehicle,” if you will, that God used to bring many blessings to us and our local church here in Kansas City.

As a former Pastors College student who experienced your care and hospitality on a regular basis several years ago, and as one who has recently received your care, I can only say “thank you” and communicate my affection and appreciation for you.  You are an example to follow.

Thank you for caring for us. We know it didn’t happen without personal cost and sacrifice on your part. Thank you for serving your local church, loving the Savior, and caring for those of us who are part of your “extended family.”  We love you.

On behalf of the people of Providence Community Church, Lenexa, Kans.,

—Matthew Hoffman, Pastor

Pictured above: C.J. Mahaney leads in prayer as Bob Kauflin plays piano.





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