I grew up in a small town where our county fair and ice cream socials at the local grocery store gathered us each summer. In some ways, I believe that heaven is really like a small town.
When I go to our local diner with my husband for breakfast, the server knows my name because we are there so frequently and have been for years.
Similarly, my most treasured memories of church throughout my life are when the people I go to church with move from acquaintances to what I would consider family. Years ago, my husband was pastoring a smaller congregation, and the people who lead the musical worship part of the service became some of the closest people to us. In that season, we were far away from the small town I had grown up in and our families, and yet these people became our family.
As we gather from week to week, we have a lot that goes into allowing us to meet to create those connections. Our leaders over the church and ministries prayerfully work together so that the unity God desires can be felt in our church family. Today’s offering is for the local church budget. Please consider how different ministries in our church have impacted your life, and give freely as you are impressed!
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