Because of Calvary: Reconciliation Through Worship

Jon Jones (J2) is the Worship Director at Christian Life Center, Tinley Park Campus. I am privileged to call him son, as he is married to my youngest daughter, Rachel – they have a new baby daughter, Jael. Jon is a gifted psalmist and together with his worship ministry team, Atmosphere of Heaven, usher in the presence of God every third Friday of the month in a free worship service at the ROCC in South Holland. If you go to their website -www.rocconline.org you will see a short video of what occurred last month. Every third week of the month HeartLife advertises this event. This blog is a reprint taken from his website, Speak J2, you can follow the link to the right for more information on how to contact Atmosphere of Heaven.
Maria

Forgive me for not posting in such a long time, especially considering we just had a Worship Night in South Holland, IL. For all my area readers, again, forgive me for not posting to tell you guys about it. The Night itself (last night, 3/20/09) was such a God Appointment. We fasted and prayed, being led by Him as to what He was trying to do with us (Atmosphere of Heaven, my Worship Group) as well as all those who were to attend. He met us there and did far above that.

God has called me to the Ministry of Reconciliation (I’m sure I’ve mentioned it a bit in a previous post). I know that this ministry is to all of us, but what He’s placed on my heart specifically is Reconciling the Body to be in harmony with His Will; and that being that we break down the walls of division that have separated us and join together to establish His Kingdom on earth! It seems like a daunting task, considering the walls that separate us; race, denomination, gender, age, culture, and the like….. But God! He is Sovereign. He has an agenda and His Will will be done.

We experienced a glimpse of that Friday Night (@ River Oaks Community Church of South Holland), as not only were the participants impacted that came out to the Worship Night, but we truly believe that the area that we were in (South Holland & Chicagoland area) was impacted. This blog would be too long to explain all that happened and all that God did, but I just thank Him for showing Himself strong, and working through His Children with the Gifts of the Spirit, causing repentance, healing, deliverance and restoration!

If you’re not from this area, pray for us, we will have Worship Nights every 3rd Friday of the month (I will definitely post the one for April 17, 2009). Pray for our Region that the body of Christ would come together and be the true Family of God, repenting of allowing the divisions to rest in our hearts. While you’re at it, pray for your Region, your state! (If you know someone in this area, tell them about the worship Nights!)

If you are from this area, come out and be changed in His Presence. Prepare yourself to meet a Holy God. Tell your friends who love God, especially Pastors, Worship Leaders/Team Members, Choir Directors/Members and Musicians (These nights are designed to be a night of refreshing for those in Ministry as well.. Those who week after week are “responsible” for the duties in the church). Be changed, so that everywhere you go, you are a change agent, carrying the Atmosphere of Heaven into every situation, allowing the Presence of God to transform people, situations, and atmospheres!!!!

Be Blessed,

J2