Greetings Church Family!
Pastor Mike here. . . Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and isn’t this a strange holiday? It is that one day of the year that our culture divides everyone into two camps: Either you are happy and in love . . . or cupid’s arrow missed and you are lonely. Perhaps there is even a third camp: You are in a struggling relationship.
As followers of Jesus, the pressures and promises of Valentine’s Day should prompt us to question if ultimate happiness comes from a romantic relationship. Why? Because as Christians we know that God knows us intimately. More incredibly, God trough the love of the cross, accepts us fully. We have an admirer who spared no cost to pursue us, who thought of you and of me with love from the very beginning. And isn’t that the kind of love that we all really long for? So whatever shape your romantic life is in this week, consider that God’s love is the source of all other loves. It is the deepest desire of the human heart . . .even deeper than chocolates in heart shaped boxes : ).
Below are a few happenings to be aware of in the life of our church family:
Small Group Kick-off
We are excited to launch several new and varied small groups this month! This Sunday you will receive a brochure outlining our new group options. Please read this over during the week. Next Sunday, February 24, you will be given a time to connect with leaders, ask questions about groups, and sign up. Please be praying about being in a small group.
Agua Viva Dinner
Join us Friday, February 22 at 6:30pm for dinner to meet the team of students traveling to Honduras over their spring break. They will help bring fresh water and the hope of the "Living Water" to a poor, rural village. Please call Jay at 952-412-7682 if you have questions or would like to RSVP.
Hymn Sing
Whether you like to sing hymns in the choir, sing along in the pew, or just listen to these great old songs, mark your calendar for Faith’s second Hymn Sing, Sunday, March 17 at 4pm. For those joining the choir (we do need you!), rehearsals are Tuesday, March 12 from 6:30-9pm and Saturday, March 16 from 9am to 12 noon. Email Carrie to sign up: [email protected].
Food Outreach:
Every second Monday of the month our church family gathers to volunteer and feed hundreds of families in need. Would you consider joining this incredible movement of grace next month, especially if you have never participated? Sign ups are in the church lobby two weeks prior to the monthly event.
Pastor Mike here. . . Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and isn’t this a strange holiday? It is that one day of the year that our culture divides everyone into two camps: Either you are happy and in love . . . or cupid’s arrow missed and you are lonely. Perhaps there is even a third camp: You are in a struggling relationship.
As followers of Jesus, the pressures and promises of Valentine’s Day should prompt us to question if ultimate happiness comes from a romantic relationship. Why? Because as Christians we know that God knows us intimately. More incredibly, God trough the love of the cross, accepts us fully. We have an admirer who spared no cost to pursue us, who thought of you and of me with love from the very beginning. And isn’t that the kind of love that we all really long for? So whatever shape your romantic life is in this week, consider that God’s love is the source of all other loves. It is the deepest desire of the human heart . . .even deeper than chocolates in heart shaped boxes : ).
Below are a few happenings to be aware of in the life of our church family:
Small Group Kick-off
We are excited to launch several new and varied small groups this month! This Sunday you will receive a brochure outlining our new group options. Please read this over during the week. Next Sunday, February 24, you will be given a time to connect with leaders, ask questions about groups, and sign up. Please be praying about being in a small group.
Agua Viva Dinner
Join us Friday, February 22 at 6:30pm for dinner to meet the team of students traveling to Honduras over their spring break. They will help bring fresh water and the hope of the "Living Water" to a poor, rural village. Please call Jay at 952-412-7682 if you have questions or would like to RSVP.
Hymn Sing
Whether you like to sing hymns in the choir, sing along in the pew, or just listen to these great old songs, mark your calendar for Faith’s second Hymn Sing, Sunday, March 17 at 4pm. For those joining the choir (we do need you!), rehearsals are Tuesday, March 12 from 6:30-9pm and Saturday, March 16 from 9am to 12 noon. Email Carrie to sign up: [email protected].
Food Outreach:
Every second Monday of the month our church family gathers to volunteer and feed hundreds of families in need. Would you consider joining this incredible movement of grace next month, especially if you have never participated? Sign ups are in the church lobby two weeks prior to the monthly event.
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