Why I am Encouraged
I am encouraged today by...
Our young men. Young men leading small groups on their campuses and ministering God's love to those who have not experienced it yet. Young men who persevering in their education and callings in business, law, and the sciences. Young men who tell me to "be hard on them" because they want to become true representatives of Jesus wherever they go.
Our young women. Their seemingly insatiable passion for worship and prayer. The commitment and purity of their hearts towards Jesus. Their willingness to be the first to go to the unreached people groups of the world. And, their love for the church and the community in and around it.
Our single moms. Who host community group gatherings. Who find time in their weeks to cook for the church. Who bring their children to be a part of our church family. Who consistently our an example to me of real faith as they proclaim and exhibit a trust, belief, and ability to lean on God each day.
The husbands. Who have modeled the right way to pursue a young woman with respect, honor, purity, and purpose. Who lay down their lives for their wives and are learning to lead their families and marriages.
The wives and moms. Who work harder than anyone I know. Your reward is great in the kingdom of heaven.
Our inroads in building relationships with our Muslim friends. Learning their culture, values, and world AND loving them by opening our own lives and homes to them.
Our presence in the club. The sounds guys and staff who have witnessed miracles, testimonies, and the growth of our church. The guy who came up and played the tamborine with our worship team after service, and the guy that tattooed a scripture verse on his back that one of our member's gave him.
The way our church family has demonstrated the love of Jesus by taking care of the building and treating the staff with respect.
Our presence in the community. Volunteers at Operation Peace's after school program this fall. Funds being raised for local non-profits in our neighborhood. Relationships formed with seniors who live in the Fenway through art, music, and food. Serving at community events and being one of the only places in the Fenway that I know of that consistently provides opportunities for fun and education for children and their mothers.
Our presence among homeless communities. In transition homes. In front of Shaw's supermarket. In conversations in the Fens. And the ones who find their way into our services knowing they will be welcomed, loved, and embraced.
Our vision. For transforming neighborhoods like the Fenway.... and now with growing hope for Roxbury. For the unreached nations of the world and the prayers, travels, and training that are linking us to that world even now.
I am encouraged...
That we love one another.
That those who God moves onto to other cities and nations can say things like, "As I get ready to end this season, I see God giving me victory in things that I never had victory in before."
That the Holy Spirit is alive and active in our midst.
That people are being physically healed.
That Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
That the cross will always be enough.
That faith is growing.
That hearts are turning.
To HIM.
I am encouraged today by...
Our young men. Young men leading small groups on their campuses and ministering God's love to those who have not experienced it yet. Young men who persevering in their education and callings in business, law, and the sciences. Young men who tell me to "be hard on them" because they want to become true representatives of Jesus wherever they go.
Our young women. Their seemingly insatiable passion for worship and prayer. The commitment and purity of their hearts towards Jesus. Their willingness to be the first to go to the unreached people groups of the world. And, their love for the church and the community in and around it.
Our single moms. Who host community group gatherings. Who find time in their weeks to cook for the church. Who bring their children to be a part of our church family. Who consistently our an example to me of real faith as they proclaim and exhibit a trust, belief, and ability to lean on God each day.
The husbands. Who have modeled the right way to pursue a young woman with respect, honor, purity, and purpose. Who lay down their lives for their wives and are learning to lead their families and marriages.
The wives and moms. Who work harder than anyone I know. Your reward is great in the kingdom of heaven.
Our inroads in building relationships with our Muslim friends. Learning their culture, values, and world AND loving them by opening our own lives and homes to them.
Our presence in the club. The sounds guys and staff who have witnessed miracles, testimonies, and the growth of our church. The guy who came up and played the tamborine with our worship team after service, and the guy that tattooed a scripture verse on his back that one of our member's gave him.
The way our church family has demonstrated the love of Jesus by taking care of the building and treating the staff with respect.
Our presence in the community. Volunteers at Operation Peace's after school program this fall. Funds being raised for local non-profits in our neighborhood. Relationships formed with seniors who live in the Fenway through art, music, and food. Serving at community events and being one of the only places in the Fenway that I know of that consistently provides opportunities for fun and education for children and their mothers.
Our presence among homeless communities. In transition homes. In front of Shaw's supermarket. In conversations in the Fens. And the ones who find their way into our services knowing they will be welcomed, loved, and embraced.
Our vision. For transforming neighborhoods like the Fenway.... and now with growing hope for Roxbury. For the unreached nations of the world and the prayers, travels, and training that are linking us to that world even now.
I am encouraged...
That we love one another.
That those who God moves onto to other cities and nations can say things like, "As I get ready to end this season, I see God giving me victory in things that I never had victory in before."
That the Holy Spirit is alive and active in our midst.
That people are being physically healed.
That Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
That the cross will always be enough.
That faith is growing.
That hearts are turning.
To HIM.
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ReplyDeleteI am encouraged to see the generations coming together, arm in arm, with smiles of Joy, and hearts to see not just unity but to be ONE. I am excited to be a part of The Fenway Church each time we are together and know i am loved and know I belong. I want more and more people to feel and know what I know and feel. Larry
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragements!
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