BRO. JACE PREACHING TONIGHT
Both Bro. Jace and Bro. Alex arrived safely last night and began work today. Only Bro. Alex’s luggage was delayed, but he got his suitcases this morning and now we’re good to go! We started with a book discussion (one of TEN that they’ll complete), then visited my dad in the hospital, then had lunch, and they took the initiative to work on their own the rest of the afternoon. (At least, I think they were working!)
Tonight, Bro. Jace is preaching his first service here, and on Sunday, he’ll preach his first Sunday here! Also on Sunday, Bro. Alex will be preaching both Sunday school (Teens of Faith) and the 5:30 pm service. I trust these men to handle God’s Word with care, and I am excited for them to put their training into practice. They both just finished their third year of Bible college, which included Homiletics (writing a sermon) and Practice Preaching. You are part of their training, but I hope you don’t treat them like novices and ignore what God is saying. When His Word is opened, you’re hearing from God, not the vessel, so stay alert to what God is saying! Not, “Cute message sonny boy,” but, “Here’s how God spoke to me…”
Looking forward to a great summer. Please invest in these men as they invest in you. – Pastor Ryan