Looking Toward a New Year with Thanksgiving and Hope
Posted on December 31st, 2009
Pastor’s Column published in The Informer (FBC’s Newsletter for January, 2010)
As 2009 draws to a close, I look back with thanksgiving for the ways God has been active and working in Farmville Baptist Church. I am thankful for
- our church going on a spiritual journey to renew its vision and mission
- the Initiating Leadership Community for our spiritual journey
- the thirty people who participated in our prayer triplets
- a burgeoning collegiate ministry that has over 35 students adopted by our church members, and an active contingent of students attending worship
- Julie Gaines and Sara Thompson, our two college ministry interns
- an increasing number of members volunteering at FACES each month
- young adults and young families attending and joining the church
- a wonderful group of deacons excited about mobilizing the church for greater ministry and service
- our Sunday School teachers and students, choir members, children’s volunteers, and Wednesday night prayer group for their ongoing ministry
- our Social Committee members who minister through their gift of hospitality and cooking
- our building that is being used by “Reclaiming Our Lives Ministry” to serve the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of single mothers and their children
- a great staff in Kathy, Anita, Mc and Al
As I look toward 2010, I am hopeful that God will continue to show and lead us to be the presence of Christ in our community and beyond. God is good! I’m eager to see what God has in store for Farmville Baptist in 2010!
— Journeying on, Michael
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