Travel Blog

Invite Bob

Following is a report on my (Bob Sorge’s) travels.

July 3, International Worship Institute, Airport Hyatt, Dallas, TX:

Thursday 7:30 a.m.: Good morning from the airport Hyatt at Dallas/Ft. Worth airport. Great meeting last night. Eddie James led worship and did a marvelous job. Everyone loved him and the team, and the thing I think that moved hearts most was in being led by a team of young people most of whom had come from a background of drug abuse, cutting, gangs, etc. I was proud to be able to own Eddie and the team as part of my IHOP family. I am speaking at the 9:30 a.m. mtg this morning (Central) -- I think they're getting me on around 9:45 because my flight time necessitates that. I'm speaking on loyalty. Thursday 11:30 a.m.: I'm at the airport now, checked in, having left the meeting just 20 minutes ago; the proximity to the airport is nice. Had a great time this morning. The Lord helped me to share on loyalty to the blood of Jesus, and then Morris Chapman took the thing and away they went, it was very strong, high and loud praises. When a psalmist nails it by following the message with the right worship response, wow. I had to literally tear myself away from the meeting, the glory in the praises was what events like this are all about. We were there. This Sunday I am speaking at a church in metro Kansas City -- Beacon of Hope Church, Raymore, MO. Have a happy 4th tomorrow!

Beacon of Hope Church, Raymore, MO:

Sunday 2:30: It was a delight to minister this morning in a church that is literally 9 minutes from our house. It's in a direction I never go, on a road I've not traveled till this morning, but as we drove along we suddenly came upon a lovely facility nestled into a country setting just south and west of where we live -- in Raymore, MO. The body of believers is very much like a family. The family might total 70-80 people. It's obvious that many of them are also related as natural family. Sweet saints, a great family of believers. I ministered on Luke 18, "get justice for me from my adversary." That message is always good for me to preach to myself, so even if no one else was blessed, I was. I was also blessed that Marci joined me, and Marie came along as well and served at the book table. Saturday I fly to Dallas, and Sunday morning will be ministering at a church in Plano, TX.

Where Eagles Soar Church, Plano, TX:

Saturday morning: I'm heading out this afternoon for Plano, TX (Dallas area). This will be my third or fourth time to this church, pastored by Paul & Trina Freeman who have become lifelong friends to Marci and me. For years Paul taught local church worship teams using Exploring Worship as the foundational text. Once the worship leader at this church, he took the helm from his father-in-law a few years back. The church has been growing and I'm looking forward to reconnecting and seeing the evidences of new growth. I'll be speaking Sunday morning and then returning home Sunday afternoon. Please pray for clarity on the message. I prepared a message this week, "Make Vows To God," and am asking for clarity on whether this is the right message for this weekend. This theme has had some fresh energy on it in my own personal life, and I'm trying to discern if that means it's to be shared this weekend. I'm pleased to report that on the wings of your prayers, I have been able to complete the second draft of the new book, and it is now in the mail on the way to the editor. Please keep praying for the cover design, we're still at "square one" with that. On another note, we just got our complimentary copies of the Korean translation of Following The River. The Korean church has known a tremendous visitation of God in recent decades, and yet the largest and strongest churches in Korea are very regimented and reserved in their worship expressions. Join with me in asking the Lord to use this translation mightily in Korea, to help move the Korean church forward in their worship expressions to the Lord. Sunday 4:00 p.m.: Had a great time with my friends Paul & Trina again. I spoke on "Make Vows To God," my first time to deliver this word. It seemed to be a specific word for this church at this time, and especially to the young people. The young people lined the front row, which I loved, it made it easy for me to speak over them. I spoke of 5 kinds of vows: the vow of commitment (marriage); the vow of consecration (Hannah); the vow of faith (Ps. 62); the vow of intimacy (Jer. 30:21); and the vow of purity (Job 31:1). The emphasis of the message was mostly on the final two vows. At the close, I called forward those who were under 25 and who wanted God in their lives -- and then I called forward those who were over 25 to pray over the young people, one on one. The question was, "What invitation do you believe God is giving to you at this time, in giving more of yourself to Him?" Then they prayed over the youth. Everyone participated very freely. This Wednesday the church launches a 3-day youth camp, so I'm trusting that today's emphasis was preparatory to what God will be doing in their lives this week. This coming weekend is a home weekend for me. I thought I would have a home weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary and our son Michael's birthday. The weekend after I'm zipping over to Cape Cod, so will be back to you in a couple weeks.

July 26-27, Living Hope Family Church, Hyannis, MA:

Friday noon: I'm on a Midwest flight to Boston at present (my first time to fly Midwest, good experience so far), where I will connect via a puddle-jumper to Hyannis, MA. Hyannis is a popular destination this time of year, being on Cape Cod. This will be my second time to be with my friends, Erik & Tami Eskelund, at Living Hope Family Church. The last time I was there, Erik was the associate pastor; now he is the lead pastor. Erik and Tami are some of the most fun people on the planet, they're South African, and have that charming South African accent. It will be a joy to stay with them in their home again and renew our friendship. I'm arriving a day early. The plan is for me to speak Saturday night and Sunday morning. When I looked at the airline options for getting into Hyannis, at the time every trip I was taking was experiencing significant flight delays. So I decided to fly in a day early in order to ensure that I'd arrive in time to do the Saturday evening meeting. Better safe than sorry I suppose. I would request prayer as I am working on my final draft of the new book, Power Of The Blood. The final draft is the draft I craft in response to the suggestions from the editor. I plowed hard all day yesterday and have completed 8 of 13 chapters. Believe with me for an anointing on this final edit, that the Spirit might direct every word in wisdom and understanding. I'm pleased to report that we have chosen a front cover design--the back cover still needs to be designed, but that's usually much easier going than the front cover. The project is progressing well. Believe with me please for a mid-September release so I can have the book with me at a couple strategic events. Friday evening: When I said I was flying a puddle-jumper to Hyannis, I had no idea how small the puddle was. It was a 10-seater, 2-prop plane, with the pilot in one of those 10 seats. One of the passengers sat in the co-pilot seat. Our luggage was stuffed in the nose of the plane. I was amazed they had room for our luggage, the plane was that small. And the view was terrific! Saturday 11:00 p.m.: Great time tonight. The house was full, the spirit of worship was sweet, and the response to the word was sincere. I spoke on Loyalty, there was much appreciation expressed. Sunday 3:30 p.m.: Had a wonderful time together this morning in the Lord's house. The house was full, the saints were eager to be together, the presence of the Lord was sweet, and the anointing on the word was strong. I spoke on Endurance, and the saints endured the word and received it with attentiveness. I was especially blessed to have on-site intercessory support -- Chris and Joan Wood were at the meeting. They were on vacation (Chris's mom lives nearby), and so it was a blessing to enjoy their fellowship and shining faces. I'll be in touch with you again in a few days. Friday I'm speaking at a worship conference at World Revival Church, right here in my own town of Lee's Summit; then Saturday I'm off to Chicago for an arts conference on Saturday and a Sunday morning ministry in inner city Chicago.