I felt kinda like one of those good news/bad news games yesterday. The good news is that we ot about fifty people to come out to the church last night for a prayer meeting with only one day's notice. The bad news is that it was a prayer meeting for my friend Brad who was diagnosed with a sizable brain tumor. The doctors recommended surgery as soon as possible. Another good news is that through a connection at our church e was able to meet with a Dr Friedman, who is apparently one of the most highly regaded neurosurgeons in the world, and he agreed to do the surgery. Brad said it was like getting Michael Jordan to play on your pick-up basketball team. He (Brad) was in good spirits, though I'm sure he was nervous and awkward. He has been a very active member of our church since before I came to the area. He has a wife and to oung daughters ( 3yrs and 6 months), so they could all use their prayers.

It was really a wonderfull and terrible evening. It was certainly powerful to see our church come together united in prayer and showing love for each other.