At the ACC after-school tutoring program a few weeks ago Pastor David casually mentioned to me that he and Sobeyda were going to be hosting a refugee family from El Salvador. My heart jumped with excitement...what an opportunity for ACC to show the love of God! I also was encouraged by their willingness to share their living space with strangers, knowing they give so much already as a Pastor and Counselor. The next day Carolina and her almost 11 year old son Onandy arrived....
In his recent sermon on Revelation 2:811, Pastor Jim shared how the church in Smyrna endured intense persecution for nearly 60 yearseven to the point where believers were killed each year for their faith. Such suffering could devastate a community and make it difficult for others to join. It's a sobering thought: What if we experienced something similar? What if 20% of o...
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"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." Ephesians 4:2 Life in the body of Christ is a beautiful, messy, sacred thing. The church is made up of people from every walk of lifewith different stories, personalities, and perspectives. While that diversity is part of God's design and gift to our church, it can also lead to tension and h...
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