The most ENCOURAGING message I've EVER received from a Guest at our church!
THIS is the most ENCOURAGING unsolicited message I've EVER received from a Guest!
It came in after yesterday's POWERFUL worship experiences:
Hey Pastor Jon,
I Wanted to let u know that the church's mission to reach people far from god is working well...
I seen that for myself today,...
I came in few mins late, like normal & found a seat for ---- and I.
Next thing I kno I get tapped on the shoulder, look around & it's someone I know...
Someone I never ever thought I would see at church.
I have known this person for many many year's..(dk if I should be telling a pastor this)
But Literally have committed crimes with this guy, ran from police wit this guy, tossed bodies with this guy and he's in church learning the gospel... And now he's in church with his wife and kids.....I personally thought that was pretty an amazing......
Also I know you guys are needing volunteers for such.
I wanted to let you know that I would be happy to volunteer with wte the church needs a hand with..
I don't know how to a run sound board ect ect... don't know how to do very much there, but I'm an able body....
I jus wanted you to kno the church is reaching people,..& the fact that I sat rate in front of him I thought was pretty crazy....(he was asking me about the church)..........
Thanks again for the sermon today........
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GOD IS MOVING at LIFE CHURCH
Join the movement and see what God can do through YOU!
An Amazing 14-Year-Old Kid
Take a look at this amazing 14-year-old.
Over the past 8 months, he's watched grown men he looked up to disqualify themselves from ministry and literally quit on him... and then turn around to cause harm to and division in the only church he's ever known.
(BTW - This is why so many pastor's kids get angry and rebel later in life... They grow up watching church people choosing gossip over the Gospel and throwing stones at their dad. Is it any wonder why so many p.k's leave the faith?)
Over the past 8 months, 14-year-old Josiah has shown up every single Sunday morning and asked where he can help fill in the gap to serve others, even when he's learning how on the fly.
Video Production? Check.
Stage Lighting? Check.
Livestream Camera Operator? Check.
Bass Guitarist? Check.
Acoustic Guitarist? Check.
Merch Counter? Check.
Tomorrow will be the very first Sunday since July 5th that he will have 'off.'
I am so stinkin' proud of him.
This 14-yr-old shy kid has shown more integrity and servant-leadership than grown men who get paid money to do ministry.
If this is the type of young men Life Church is discipling and producing, then put me in, Coach.
Every story matters? His story matters.
Integrity matters.
Truth matters.
Christ matters.
"And don’t be intimidated by those who are older than you; simply be the example they need to see by being faithful and true in all that you do. Speak the truth and live a life of purity and authentic love as you remain strong in your faith."
(1 Timothy 4:12)
#ProudDad #2Samuel17 #GloryToGod
PHOTO ESSAY: NEW YEAR, FRESH START AT LIFE CHURCH
“Resolution One:
I will live for God.
Resolution Two:
If no one else does, I still will.”
