I'll admit that my favorite Sundays are always baptism Sundays. I don't think I'm alone. Hearing the God stories as people head to the pool to take a swim for Jesus is very emotional. This Sunday was no different.
A couple people were baptized at Lincoln Park (which I had to miss because I was headed to Lakeview for the 10:15 worship gathering.) Great to see people taking steps of faith at our newest location.
4 people were baptized at Lakeview as well. The testimonies were authentic, honest and focused on Jesus. Love that. A gal who's been battling cancer also shared how God has been at work in her healing--another emotional moment.
And Pastor Mark stopped by Lakeview to give a little update on where we're headed as a church, particularly on the North side. That ended up being a "holy moment" as I was able to publicly thank him for his leadership in my life. Both of us were almost in tears. (Ever seen two bald men cry at once?)
I gotta say too that it was good to speak about the local church as a part of our Why? series. I've felt like this short series on foundational truths about church life has been important. Sometimes we need to just wrestle with the imporant foundations of doctrine that stand under us as a people who follow Jesus.
I'm sensing that God has more in store for us in this next season and my great concern is to stay healthy, stay tuned to His Spirit and be bold in the opportunities God brings. Glad to be part of a church that is hungry, teachable and focused on God's mission of transformation.
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