Hello Church Family and Friends,
I hope this week has gone well for you and I hope you are making plans to gather together with the people of God to worship the Lord this Sunday!
Last week, we opened the Family Matters series by looking at the family according to God’s design. We looked at many aspects of the family and why the family is in the condition that it is in today. This Sunday, as we gather and continue in Family Matters, we will focus our time on the man; the husband and father. God’s Word doesn’t leave room for the man to be complacent in the family and this stand in stark contrast to what the culture would have us think. I hope you will join us!
It has been one month since the two churches voted to become one; and we praise God for the work he has done. However, though we are one church, it will take time for two distinct groups of people who must work, to become one body that moves and grows together. I wanted to provide three simple ways in which we can all work together to become one:
Show up! This might seem quite obvious and simple but the Bible literally encourages us to encourage one another to go to church! Come to Sunday School, Sunday Worship, Wednesday prayer, and any other opportunity to gather. Prioritize the people of God in your schedule.
Serve! All throughout the church there are ways for you to serve and be involved (especially in this season right now!). As we labor and worship together for a common goal and purpose, we will find greater unity as one body.
Seek out! Look for ways to connect with your brothers and sisters beyond the church gatherings, beyond opportunities of serving together. Let the regular gathering and the service opportunities be the means through which relationships form and develop in deeper, more meaningful ways.
It’s almost Sunday; will you be here? There is a potluck; will you stay? Christmas in the Village is coming soon, have you signed up to serve? I can’t wait to gather with you all, Lord willing, this Sunday! I hope to see you there!
Grace & Peace,
John White
You can reach the elders anytime by email, call, or text at:
Jon Collins, jcollins@thevillagemi.com, (810) 869-3949
John White, jwhite@thevillagemi.com, (810) 275-4267