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25 February 2013
21 February 2013
Hitting The Ground Running
I’ve really been looking forward to hitting the ground running in 2013. The beginning of a new year is an exciting one in the life of a church as we come off another celebration of Christmas and look forward to another year of opportunities to see, savor, and serve our Lord. Well … I’ve hit the ground, but I will likely do less running than I had initially hoped. Nevertheless, there are many ongoing and upcoming projects for which I am excited. I may be on crutches but Gilead is not. Here are some examples of opportunities for which we should be both grateful and prayerful:
* We were able to complete a mission to Metairie, LA, in support of Hope Church. The team consisted of fifteen people representing three different churches. As with any such undertaking , there were some plans that had to be adjusted; however, we were able to serve the Hope community in tangible ways and to sow seeds that we pray will eventually bear fruit. The team will be giving a report on our trip on Sunday night, March 3rd. Please plan on coming to hear about what the Lord showed us.
* Last Sunday the new windows were finally installed in Judy Dupin’s home. We participated in this project in cooperation with other churches in the Glendale area. Your compassion for those in need and your willingness to sacrificially reach out to meet those needs are evidences that the Spirit of God is truly among us. When we care about the same things that our Father cares about, it shows that we are His children. Please remember to encourage Pam Young for her leadership and work on this particular project.
* This last Tuesday we began our 2013 session of the Good News Club at Creekside Elementary School in Sonora. We had over 30 children sign up for club this year. With each year our experience and effectiveness have increased in this outreach. We are still in need of more workers, so please consider giving an hour of your week for the next couple of months to introducing children to the life giving gospel of Jesus.
* On Wednesday night we began a new Gilead U study called “The Praying Life.” For adults who have not been to Gilead U before, let me encourage you to come and participate in this informal time of study on the vital subject of talking with God. Some of you may have participated in prayer studies before, and these studies may have left you feeling overwhelmed and guilt-ridden. I think that you will experience this study in a very different way. Give it a try on Wednesdays at 6:30. What do you have to lose? Better yet, what do you have to gain?
* On Sunday, March 24, we will be having a Gilead Outreach (G.O) night where we will canvass our surrounding community to let them know about our Easter weekend events. Those of you who participated in our last G.O. night know what a blessing it can be, so please pray for the Lord’s favor on our labor.
* On April 28th, we are planning a Sunday morning question and answer forum, in which you will be able to submit theological and cultural questions to the pastors. We think that this will be a fun and informative occasion for you to get some of your most perplexing questions answered. Stay tuned for more details.
So, as you can see, there are many reasons to be excited-the Lord is opening doors around us! I hope that you will seek to hit the ground running this year.
* We were able to complete a mission to Metairie, LA, in support of Hope Church. The team consisted of fifteen people representing three different churches. As with any such undertaking , there were some plans that had to be adjusted; however, we were able to serve the Hope community in tangible ways and to sow seeds that we pray will eventually bear fruit. The team will be giving a report on our trip on Sunday night, March 3rd. Please plan on coming to hear about what the Lord showed us.
* Last Sunday the new windows were finally installed in Judy Dupin’s home. We participated in this project in cooperation with other churches in the Glendale area. Your compassion for those in need and your willingness to sacrificially reach out to meet those needs are evidences that the Spirit of God is truly among us. When we care about the same things that our Father cares about, it shows that we are His children. Please remember to encourage Pam Young for her leadership and work on this particular project.
* This last Tuesday we began our 2013 session of the Good News Club at Creekside Elementary School in Sonora. We had over 30 children sign up for club this year. With each year our experience and effectiveness have increased in this outreach. We are still in need of more workers, so please consider giving an hour of your week for the next couple of months to introducing children to the life giving gospel of Jesus.
* On Wednesday night we began a new Gilead U study called “The Praying Life.” For adults who have not been to Gilead U before, let me encourage you to come and participate in this informal time of study on the vital subject of talking with God. Some of you may have participated in prayer studies before, and these studies may have left you feeling overwhelmed and guilt-ridden. I think that you will experience this study in a very different way. Give it a try on Wednesdays at 6:30. What do you have to lose? Better yet, what do you have to gain?
* On Sunday, March 24, we will be having a Gilead Outreach (G.O) night where we will canvass our surrounding community to let them know about our Easter weekend events. Those of you who participated in our last G.O. night know what a blessing it can be, so please pray for the Lord’s favor on our labor.
* On April 28th, we are planning a Sunday morning question and answer forum, in which you will be able to submit theological and cultural questions to the pastors. We think that this will be a fun and informative occasion for you to get some of your most perplexing questions answered. Stay tuned for more details.
So, as you can see, there are many reasons to be excited-the Lord is opening doors around us! I hope that you will seek to hit the ground running this year.
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