As I write this, it is a dark and stormy night, but there’s sunlight in my soul!  I’m getting pumped about the new things God is going to do in His little church on Day Street.  I look forward to a transformation that brings people of all abilities into His kingdom.  Blessing to you, loved ones.  Read on for this week’s updates.

We had most everyone back again last week.  It was good to see Lupe.  Pray for Edith as she was out again with arthritis pain.  Priscilla led a session of prayer during the Sunday school and I know people were blessed.  I want us to have freedom to follow the leading of Holy Spirit regardless of what the program says.  This can be a time where we share with each other and help each other to heal and to grow in love for the Lord and for each other.  I hope you were also encouraged by the message to start thinking about what you can do rather than what you can’t.  Remember that God is your source and by the power of Jesus Christ you can do all things that He has called you to do.

Next week I am going to talk about growing up.  WE all expect children to grow up, though these days it seems to take longer than it should.  Good parents want to see their kids come into their own as successful adults.  But while they are children, they need help.  If they are not guided in the maturation process, it is likely to go very wrong.

Paul uses this analogy to describe our development as followers of Jesus.  In much the same way as with children, if we get no guidance as new believers, it is easy to get stunted.  False teaching abounds, and some of it sounds really good.  We need the influence of more mature believers to help us sort it all out and to show us how to live a life that pleases the Lord.  That’s why discipleship is so important.  Jesus modeled it for us, and His first followers did the same.  If we want to be all that God has called us to be, we must be a church of disciples who make disciples.  Our text will be from Ephesians 4:11-16.

Come join us!

Love y’all,

Larry