The Dreams of MPC

Okay, here they are—a collection of dreams Heaven-sent, I think. Actually, these are just “the tip of the iceberg,” a sampling of the hundreds and hundreds of dream cards left on the prayer benches at the close of Sunday’s services on November 4. The dreams reproduced here are just from the top of the stack, in no particular order—each one represents, though, a heart reaching for God.

(1) “I dream of Madison Park being the home of Madison County’s singles community, comprised of single people of all ages.”

(2) “I have lived in Pendleton 13 years and for three years have looked for a church so I would not have to drive to Greenwood. I saw this church and came a few weeks later and on Sundays since then. I started tithing here just this week. Thank you for being by the highway. Please sing ‘I Can Only Imagine’ at some service.”

(3) “I believe God has given me a dream to start an Al-Anon group at Madison Park and/or some women’s group for abused women.”

(4) “My dream is to start a travel club, to take bi-monthly trips via motor coach to exciting places in this beautiful USA. I have ten years of experience in this field.”

(5) “I have a dream of being more involved in a leadership position at Madison Park.”

(6) “I would love to see Madison Park be a high-profile resource to families, for instruction in parenting (baby to teenager to aging parent care) and a place that gives teaching help in restoring family structures in Madison County.”

(7) “I don’t know yet the total dream. I know God has used me to inspire faith in others. I pray for God to show me what He wants to do with my life... THE BIG PICTURE!! I have so many dreams, but I only want to pursue His perfect will.”

(8) “My dream is to finish college, support my family, and serve God with every fiber of my being. I dream of watching my children grow to be good Christians and well-rounded, respectful citizens. I want to become a better person, mother, and Christian. I dream of receiving the Lord’s dream for me. I only hope I will have the courage to accept His dream for me.”

(9) “I believe God has given me a dream to hold a weekly Bible study.”

(10) “I dream that the church’s health care ministry will expand and be a blessing to the community.”

(11) “I dream that all of my family will know God and be in eternity with the Lord.”

(12) “I believe God has given me a dream to go to India.”

(13) “I believe God has given me a dream to be a ‘dot connector.’ My greatest passion is to help others discover their passions and help put wheels on their dreams. I want to help birth ‘outside the walls’ projects like the ‘City as Parish’ program in Fresno. It involves fair trade, social justice, human resources, and missions. God is still developing this dream.”

(14) “I dream of a biblical training center operated from Madison Park for the community—for the world—to train leaders worldwide.”

(15) “God has given me a dream to have a women’s center that ministers to women. My mission statement is ‘to show hope and wholeness to others through Jesus Christ.’ I believe this center could minister to the community through Bible study, parenting classes, “how to interview” classes, wellness classes, exercise classes, etc., networking with other social services.”

(16) “My dream is to make my family some-thing that is whole, healthy, and the type that God is proud of, individually and as a family, myself included.”

(17) “I believe God has given me a dream to build a business that employs 400 people and makes a profit, so that there is a long-term business that provides job stability in east central Indiana.”

(18) “I believe God has given me a dream to help the elderly in this community by becoming an advocate for their health-care needs.”

(19) “I believe God has given me a dream for a fitness trail to be made with the land owned by this church.”

(20) “I dream of a medical facility on the grounds that will provide many areas of care—medical, surgical—possibly a surgery center—I plan to discuss this with Community Hospital and see if this is still a possibility in combination with them. Provide mind, body, and spiritual care here on the Madison Park grounds.”

(21) “I believe God has given me a dream to have a bookstore at Madison Park.”

(22) “I believe God has given me a dream to be a lawyer.”

(23) “I believe God is calling me to use my nursing degree for mission work over-seas (short and long term).”

(24) “I believe God has given me a dream to be a pastor. I don’t know all of the details, but I know that I am going to continue to trust Him. I do have a dream to get married; I am engaged to the most amazing woman … praise God for that!”

Dreams work. They really do. For some, the dreams are still quite hazy and elusive, for others more clear. But, for all of us, if you seek, you will find. Jesus said so. Seek God’s leading, His wisdom, His dreams for your life and you will find. Be encouraged, Madison Park.