This Sunday we begin our new series “We are Family”. Have you ever thought of the church that way- as a family? Sometimes the dysfunction is so high in our personal families it can be difficult to understand why God would say we are “brothers and sisters in Christ”. Maybe your family was unhealthy or maybe it was “perfect” (that is called denial). In this series we will explore the “Why”, “What” and “How” of the Church.
This Sunday I want to share with you what I wrote in my prayer journal on January 1st – I want to tell you what I am praying God will do in our Church at the Bay Family this year. I have been reading through Paul’s prayers for the churches he started and so I made a list of some things I am asking God to give us- to do in us and through us this year. How about you- what are you praying for this year? Are you getting specific or just asking God to “bless”?
Hey Church- God has placed us in this place at this time for a reason. Have you ever considered why you are here or what you are supposed to do with your Church Family? That is where we are headed in this series – plan to come join us and make 2013 the best year yet! (By the way- a perfect time to bring a friend)
I got the call late one night. Ravi had been hit by a car and was in the hospital in Memphis. They did not expect him to live and they asked for our prayers. Ravi was a 4 year old kid just full on energy. His mom and dad loved Jesus- how could this happen? His grandfather had been walking with him down the road and Ravi pulled from his hand and darted in front of a car. His grandfather was a pastor- he loved Jesus- Why would God allow this? Ravi was only a kid and yet a few days later he died.
