So!! How Does God Speak to You?
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105
In the early to mid 90’s a series of messages began to appear on billboards on the Ft. Lauderdale area. They were cryptic one liners that caught people’s attention as they would drive on the freeways and could be read in a simple glance. Various media outlets pursed intently information regarding the authorship of the billboards and no one seemed to be able to identify the unnamed donor funding the effort. The anonymous donor chose to remain unknown and let the attention remain on the Speaker. The billboard idea caught on and began to bloom in over 200 cities across the country. I encountered them on my first trip to Gulfport Mississippi as part of the Katrina rebuilding/relief effort in 2005. Especially poignant in that time of intense need for so many the messages were timely and impacting. Along I-10 just east of Gulfport was a row of billboards….stark black in appearance with large white letters they stood out and you could not miss them or their messages. Messages like;
Let’s Talk………..
That “Love Thy Neighbor” thing----I meant it……
Ok, Now I have Your Attention…
Let’s Meet at My House Sunday, before the Game
Have you read My #1 Bestseller? (there will be a test)
I Love you…..I Love you…..I Love You
God
Our God is not silent nor is He absent. He inhabits the praises of His people, and the heart of every individual who gives him permission. We are blessed at so many levels of our lives to be His people called by His name. But we are blessed to be a blessing as well and there are a couple of opportunities for service I wanted to make you aware of.
October 17th at 5:30 pm at our church will be a silent auction and dinner as a fundraiser for Devin and Bridget Myers as they prepare for their commitment to Nigeria as missionaries from our church. We have a chance to be part of their faith journey and bless them and their ministry.
October 31st our church will once again be providing the “Light the Night” opportunity….a fun evenings when folks can tailgate in our parking lot and bless some children in the process. Volunteers are still needed as hosts and for set-up and clean up. Several life groups have volunteered in the past in some really humorous and creative ways. You don’t have to be a parent to be involved.
As we are getting a great response from folks looking to be part of the life group experience it would be especially helpful if you would respond to this email with your attendance and if you have room for more folks.
Just hit reply type in the attendance for your group and indicate open or full.
Any other stories you have to share about what is happening in your life groups would also be appreciated.
Blessings in all you are doing!!!
YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!
Stephen Bishop Interim Life Group Director