For the past several weeks, we've been trying to build up anticipation for a special ministry event happening this upcoming Sunday:  Amsterdam50's Meeting of the Mighty Men.  We've been announcing it at our Sunday worship gatherings, through personal conversations, and through our church e-mail list -- but it occurred to me today that it might also be good to give the event something of a web presence.

So hear me now:  As long as you have a Y-chromosome (which means as long as you’re a man), and you have some level of involvement in our church (even if it’s just been for the last couple of weeks or so), I want to make sure that you are invited to be a part of this event!  We’re calling it a Meeting of the Mighty Men -- based on the Old Testament descriptions of David and his most trusted, most powerful circle of warriors.  We’ve realized that there’s a need to support each other, strengthen each other, challenge each other, and encourage each other... so we decided to organize this event.  We’re going to do it in “modules,” so even if you can’t join us for the whole experience, you’ll still be able to be a part of things as much as possible.  So here’s the rough plan for next Sunday:

• 10:00 – Sports on the Museumplein
• 13:00 – Meeting at the H88 (talking about “man stuff,” with an emphasis on Bible study and interactive discussion)
• 16:00 – Worship Gathering here at the H88 (women are also welcome to join us at that time, of course)
• 20:00 – Watching the World Cup on the big screen at the H88:  Argentina against Mexico (And just in case you were worried, we know for a fact that Oranje will not be playing on that day, so you won't have to miss any of the action if you come along for these activities!)

So men:  Are you with me?  Are you ready for a Meeting of the Mighty Men?  I'll see you on Sunday.

Women and out-of-towners, you can certainly be praying for us in the meantime.