How have you been living your life this week…“my will, my strength or Your will, Your strength?” My prayer is that you’ve continued to walk in your healing, fully surrendered and completely trusting God’s plan and His power, even when it is difficult (which is often the case for me:).

Thanks to those of you who have already responded to the request to create some space at the 11a service as we head toward the fall season. We need 400 seats (and cars:)) to move to either the 5p Saturday or 9a Sunday service in order to show our love to those who aren’t even a part of our church community yet. I’m grateful for the way many of you have responded. Please pray and consider if you can make room in our family for someone new.

This weekend will be lively as we put on display our commitment to a partnership of generations, and our love for the families and kids in our community. Be sure to invite a friend to join you as we experience the beauty of the gospel in community, and anticipate encountering Jesus, becoming more of who He created us to be.

peace…

kyle

Do you want to get well? The power of Jesus succeeds when the power of man surrenders…

What a beautiful time we shared last weekend as we gathered together to consider this question from Jesus–and then lived it out in community together. I was completely humbled and overwhelmed at the willingness of so many who came forward in faith to pour out their areas of brokenness, and ask for prayer and healing, Each week, we gather as a staff to share stories of God moving in our ministries, and this week, we took time to pray for all of you who courageously came forward. And for those of you who filled out cards, we asked that you experience the presence of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit as you continue walking in your healing.

There is so much happening in our church community this summer – ways to connect in relationship with one another, as well as serving those around us.  I invite you to scroll down through the opportunities listed here in The Compass and see how God prompts you to jump in.

This weekend, we’re continuing our Saturday Night after-service parties, where we get to be with one another and hang out with the friends and family we’re bringing to church. We’ll continue our series, The Bible, where we’ll follow the life of Jesus, and talk about the most dangerous place in the world. You won’t want to miss it. Invite a friend to join you as we move forward through our healing, becoming the people and the church God has called us to be, bringing light and hope to OC and the world!

Peace…

Kyle