God is Good!
If you would like to see pictures from the Family Night of Missions, click the link on the left margin of this page.
I was reminded of a simple fact this weekend. It is a fact that we oftentimes forget, one that gets pushed to the backs of our minds in this world where we are always so busy to get ahead and to do our best. The fact is that “God is Good… All the time!”
I was reminded of this fact at the home of some friends of ours, Marv and Ann Rockhill. The Rockhills held a dinner party where we would be featured as the main speakers, allowing us to build our support team. However that “we” did not turn out as “we” expected because Tiffany was feeling very sick that night. We decided that it would be best for her to stay home, and for me to travel to Fishers by myself and do the presentation.
For any of you who have heard us speak in the past, you will know that public speaking is not one of my gifts. Consequently, while I drove down to Fishers, I was very nervous, praying that God would speak through me to this group of people. He answered that prayer. Was I still nervous? Yes. Did my speaking skills greatly impress the audience? No. Did God move in that room where we were meeting, causing a great stir in their hearts and mine? Yes.
This brings me to the fact that I mentioned earlier. After I was finished sharing, and all of the people were beginning to leave, I was speaking to Ann’s father. He told me about his past year, and the health problems that had troubled him. His main point was not to share his troubles; it was to testify to the fact that “God is Good… All the time!” And He most definitely is. I have witnessed His goodness, that night and all nights past, present and future.
The next day held an even bigger challenge for the Gallant family. The Family Night of Missions had been on our calendar for almost two months, and we had been working on it for about as long. The night included a dinner for the church featuring international cuisine, a time where we would play a game called “A Walk through Cambodia”, and a cultural fair for the kids where they would learn about different countries and the aspects of missionary life. It was a big night in many ways, in scale, in planning, in work, and in potential for Brookhaven’s world view.
With Tiffany being sick, this day was very difficult for both of us. In the morning we had to pack everything for the day before we went to church. After church, with six hours remaining until the night began, we had to cook all of the food, set up the gymnasium, prepare all of the centers, and get ourselves ready to speak. Tiffany did a great job. Even though she was sick, she did not let it take her out of the action. It was a very busy day, from start to finish, but it was when the gymnasium started to fill up that we really started to get nervous.
We had planned for about 150 people to attend this dinner. We set the gym for 190 to have plenty of room, but when people started to arrive, we saw that we would need a few more tables. This presented a problem for the food as well, so we started to pray for a miracle like Jesus performed with the loaves and the fishes. Again, He answered that prayer, and though we did not have 12 baskets of food remaining, we did have enough to serve everyone.
It was a great night. You can see from the pictures that the people, especially the kids, enjoyed themselves. We are extremely thankful to all those who helped make this night possible, from the set up crew to all those who helped at the cultural centers, the night would not have been impossible without your assistance. And as we left that night, tired, sick, and completely worn out, we remembered that “God is Good… All the Time!” He brought us through the night, took care of all of the plans, and provided energy and time for everything. He even provided a doctor for Tiffany to write a prescription for the antibiotics that she needed to get better before we leave for the Dakotas on Thursday. God is Good. He doesn’t change. Let that be our reminder when the future looks difficult, when the waves are crashing down upon our heads. “God is Good… All the Time!” Why, I believe that with this mindset, God will bring us through just about anything this world has to throw at us.
Basking in His Goodness,
Tim Gallant
I was reminded of a simple fact this weekend. It is a fact that we oftentimes forget, one that gets pushed to the backs of our minds in this world where we are always so busy to get ahead and to do our best. The fact is that “God is Good… All the time!”
I was reminded of this fact at the home of some friends of ours, Marv and Ann Rockhill. The Rockhills held a dinner party where we would be featured as the main speakers, allowing us to build our support team. However that “we” did not turn out as “we” expected because Tiffany was feeling very sick that night. We decided that it would be best for her to stay home, and for me to travel to Fishers by myself and do the presentation.
For any of you who have heard us speak in the past, you will know that public speaking is not one of my gifts. Consequently, while I drove down to Fishers, I was very nervous, praying that God would speak through me to this group of people. He answered that prayer. Was I still nervous? Yes. Did my speaking skills greatly impress the audience? No. Did God move in that room where we were meeting, causing a great stir in their hearts and mine? Yes.
This brings me to the fact that I mentioned earlier. After I was finished sharing, and all of the people were beginning to leave, I was speaking to Ann’s father. He told me about his past year, and the health problems that had troubled him. His main point was not to share his troubles; it was to testify to the fact that “God is Good… All the time!” And He most definitely is. I have witnessed His goodness, that night and all nights past, present and future.
The next day held an even bigger challenge for the Gallant family. The Family Night of Missions had been on our calendar for almost two months, and we had been working on it for about as long. The night included a dinner for the church featuring international cuisine, a time where we would play a game called “A Walk through Cambodia”, and a cultural fair for the kids where they would learn about different countries and the aspects of missionary life. It was a big night in many ways, in scale, in planning, in work, and in potential for Brookhaven’s world view.
With Tiffany being sick, this day was very difficult for both of us. In the morning we had to pack everything for the day before we went to church. After church, with six hours remaining until the night began, we had to cook all of the food, set up the gymnasium, prepare all of the centers, and get ourselves ready to speak. Tiffany did a great job. Even though she was sick, she did not let it take her out of the action. It was a very busy day, from start to finish, but it was when the gymnasium started to fill up that we really started to get nervous.
We had planned for about 150 people to attend this dinner. We set the gym for 190 to have plenty of room, but when people started to arrive, we saw that we would need a few more tables. This presented a problem for the food as well, so we started to pray for a miracle like Jesus performed with the loaves and the fishes. Again, He answered that prayer, and though we did not have 12 baskets of food remaining, we did have enough to serve everyone.
It was a great night. You can see from the pictures that the people, especially the kids, enjoyed themselves. We are extremely thankful to all those who helped make this night possible, from the set up crew to all those who helped at the cultural centers, the night would not have been impossible without your assistance. And as we left that night, tired, sick, and completely worn out, we remembered that “God is Good… All the Time!” He brought us through the night, took care of all of the plans, and provided energy and time for everything. He even provided a doctor for Tiffany to write a prescription for the antibiotics that she needed to get better before we leave for the Dakotas on Thursday. God is Good. He doesn’t change. Let that be our reminder when the future looks difficult, when the waves are crashing down upon our heads. “God is Good… All the Time!” Why, I believe that with this mindset, God will bring us through just about anything this world has to throw at us.
Basking in His Goodness,
Tim Gallant
1 Comments:
Hey Gallants...it's the Freeds. So glad you emailed, and included your blog. It's exciting to see where the Lord is taking you and to see what He is doing in your guys life and ministry. Keep on keeping on. We will continue to life you up in prayer. If you are in WI, hook up with us!
Danielle Freed
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