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Published on: 9/1/2008
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"I think it's important for us to have a large group experience, to see each other as the body of Christ, to see how other people are reaching the lost," says Rev. Erik Gauss, pastor of discipleship at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville, Illinois.Cross brought a large group to the 2006 rally, and Gauss anticipates that nearly 100 of their small group members will attend this year."From the speakers to the music to the stories from the 'front lines,' it's just an altogether encouraging event," he says.Go for renewal!
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"You get to see how other churches are reaching out to people in their area," Pastor Gauss says."From my experience it's easy to run out of ideas.At the fair you can get excited about outreach again, learn something new or gain a new perspective."It's clear that there are plenty of reasons to rally, but Pastor Gauss probably sums up the whole event best by focusing on the main event."Two hours with the body of Christ-worshiping and praising him and his blessings-is always time well spent," he says.
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