From the moment we helped Jim Anderson load in his equipment (potters wheel, table and supplies) I knew we were in for a treat. He carries such a sweet serving spirit and wanted to be down on the floor, close to the people so everyone could see. The children sat close and watched intently.
He started with a song, "Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me."
God's Spirit indeed feel upon those in attendance.
Jim served as a pastor til last June - but his passion for his craft and the ability to bring his ministry to groups like ours was too much to do it all.
I can see why - Jim shared a life changing, life altering message. It was one of those kinds of experiences that only come along once in a while. I am different because of it. Maybe it was the way he wove scripture and the many lessons we have already learned during this 40 Day campaign into his presentation. It certainly was neat to see him throw a lump of clay on the wheel, center it, open it up and then draw it up into the shape it was designed to take.
He reminded us that God shapes us in 4 ways; through the Bible, prayer, being an active part of the Body of Christ and through our circumstances.
At the end he reminded us that his pottery had to dry completely, then be fired once, glaze applied and then fired in an even hotter fire before it would be completed. I know that none of us enjoy the refiners fire but it burns off the impurities and makes us pure to be more useful to God.
Jim closed the way he started - by singing an old hymn, "Have thine own way" - it was great!
I am so glad I met Jim - I am so glad God used him to further shape my life. I'm sure those present felt the same way.
Pastor Jeff
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