Dear Friends,
Don't forget we will be celebrating baptisms on Pentecost, May 20th, at our Plaistow location.
I was reflecting on Sunday’s worship, and how moving it was to have Rick and Melissa share their story. There is something powerful about stories, isn’t there? Amazingly, there was much more to what they recorded than we even had time to share in worship. I hope to show move from this amazing interview in which Rick shares powerfully about the difference that Monday Night Men’s Lifegroup has made in his life, and Melissa tell us how her daughters have been blessed by our Nextgen ministry. It was awesome!
I think we need to share more stories. Every day people’s lives are being impacted in profound ways by their faith in Christ. I hear stories of healing. I hear stories of reconciliation and restoration of marriages, families and friendships. I’ve had people tell me about the chains of bondage that have been broken in their lives by the power of Jesus Christ. Every story is personal, unique and powerful. We need to share more stories.
Do you have a faith story to share? Has Jesus impacted your life in a powerful way? Has being a part of our church family been transformational in some way for you? We would love to hear your story. Stories bring encouragement. Stories give people hope. I would be willing to bet that many of you have a story to share of how God has blessed your life.
Our new Newburyport sign!
Not only would I love to see us be more open with sharing our stories within the church family, but beyond the church. Your story is a testimony to Jesus. When you share the impact that God has had in your life in some specific way, it is a witness. I would encourage us to be more open and free in sharing our stories with those in our neighborhoods, our work places, our families and more. And if you have a story of how Jesus has worked in your life that you would be willing to share, let me know. I would personally love to hear it.
Don’t forget that this Sunday at all campuses we will, as part of our Mother’s Day service, be taking free family portraits. I look forward to us all being together for worship this special Sunday. Also, remember that the following Sunday is Pentecost (wear RED). We will be welcoming new members at all campuses and celebrating immersion baptism at our Plaistow location. If you are interested in membership, we will have an orientation this Saturday at 1:00 pm at Rock Plaistow. If you are interest in Baptism, please email Lynette.
God Bless,
Pastor Steve