“There’s a lot at stake this weekend for our own spiritual journeys. I’m not trying to be overly dramatic. I’m just a realist. After 25 years in ministry I know the drill and am all too familiar with the spiritual drift that can occur over the summer months. The flipside of vacations and summer getaways that restore our bodies and renew our relationships is that we can get out of the spiritual practices and routines that breathe challenge and growth into our souls. The launch of a new ministry season is an opportunity for us to drive a stake in the ground and say I am going to put myself every week in the kinds of environments that will spiritually infuse my soul and stretch my mind and challenge my will, including re-engaging in the weekend gathering of the community of faith to which God has called me to be a part of. Again, you may think I’m overstating the issue, but I’ve seen this pattern too many times and I know there’s more at stake personally for us than we might ever imagine.”

Grace Community, be there this weekend and grow. Bring someone and help them connect with God. A huge move is happening now at Grace and God is at work as never before. Be there.