'Church'

It is so good to be home and back working with you - my beloved church family. In particular, the past 2 Sunday's at ParkwayHills have been most wonderful. The effects of 'change' in both our Worship and our LIFEgroup time and space has been immediately felt, and, all in a sprit which this church is known for - grace.

But it has not just been Sunday's alone that have brought this effect upon me. Witnessing the impact through our everyday, 24/7, facilities usage bearing weekday study of the Bible, children's learning and care, community training and support, and youth in the sand playing volleyball - all of this has just, flat-out, inspired me! I could not be more pleased.

When churches serve the cause of Christ, they serve their community. What church is not interested in the well-fare of those who surround them? What church does not care that those driving by and those gracing our halls have a place to find comfort, love and rest for their soul?

Last night I tagged after our youth and went to Sonic. While there one of the young men came up to me to introduce himself. He said that BOTH his sisters before him had been active in our parkwayhills youth group - and that he had decided he was going to be too. I told him I was pleased to hear this. When the car-hop came to bring us our food, he turned to her and said, 'this is my pastor!' Then, as she looked at me, I replied, 'this is one of our sons!' What better mention might we have? What better task might we apply ourselves toward? To be the church where a young man may find Christ, well... that is EXACTLY why we are here. Kudos to our new student pastor, CODY JONES, and to the excellent job he and his team of workers and volunteers do in making this vision an everyday reality.

So yes...

Our Church is made of people, it seems. Of boys and girls - of princesses and kings. For the precious blood that paved OUR way, creates in US a love that STAYS.

Till Sunday,

Pastor Sam