Dear Church,

The Father loves us. Christ is alive in us. The Holy Spirit is moving in our community. Do you see Him at work? You are included in this!

Would you take a moment to consider your own walk with Christ since August? Were there moments of honest conversation with God? Moments when you confessed sin and received grace? Were there moments when your heart was soft and responsive to His word? Were there moments when you shared your life, time, or possessions with others? When you served or encouraged a neighbor? When you reveled in and revealed who Jesus is and how He is impacting your life? When you took a step of any kind to follow after Jesus? We must celebrate these mustard seeds of faith!

If anything like this occurred, then you are learning and living the pathway of a disciple! No comparison. No evaluation. No finals. We are all like toddlers taking awkward steps toward open arms, and we have a good Father who welcomes us with a smile on His face. Through all our fits and starts and tumbles, no step we take towards Him is ever wasted. It is just a part of learning to walk.

Learning with you,

Kyle Chase
On Behalf of the Elder and Minister Team