How the vision began By Saulo Padilla

Photo by Chris Marquardt 2003

Written February 2010

4:44 a.m., I am awake.
First thought – the church.
I am dreaming, but I am awake.
I see tables overturned.
There are paintings and writings on them.
One has the famous picture of Dirk Willems.
Some have writings about Anabaptist deportations from Bern in the early 1700’s.
Another one has a date, “1711” with boats that say “Ritter Company” on them.
Others narrate migrations of Mennonites from all over Europe to America.
I walk a few blocks. It is hot.
Tables have been overturned all over.
I am in Phoenix.
I am awake!

Read how the story unfolds from Saulo’s dream. Also read Saulo’s invitation to demonstrating our true citizenship.