WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? The answer to this question is a great equalizer for all of us. No matter who we are, great or small, the answers are the same. No matter what we bring or are unable to bring to the table, God calls each of us to definite purposes. The answers are sought by every one of us and no one, even those with money or prestige, is looking for a different answer. The truth is God created us for His purposes and they are of eternal value. When we live our lives deeply rooted in them . . . the things of God become true through us and in us. This is why this series is so important for us.
We kicked off the new series this week with an introduction and are looking forward to diving into the first of five purposes this coming weekend. Our Life Groups filled with over 500 people have already begun meeting all over the city. The conversations have been rich and inspiring. I thank God for what we are already seeing.
The potential impact of studying this topic together was reaffirmed to me Sunday after one of the worship experiences. A young man waited to see me after I had finished speaking to people. He stated that he had already left the campus but felt the need to come back to tell me something. I asked what that was and he said, “I don't attend church, but I came today. I don't know why I came . . . but I did. I also don't know why I’m telling you this, but I just feel like I am supposed to. I will be back next week. I want to hear what you have to say.” He feels drawn to come back because he is hungry to experience a people and a God who genuinely care for him. He can’t put his finger on it yet, but with God’s help and our friendship, he will. Church, thank you for being so authentically real and creating an environment where he and many others are able to experience God.
I can hardly wait to be with you this Sunday as we gather to experience the presence of God together. We will also introduce you to our new Children’s Pastor, Brent Peak.
We love you.
Pastor Craig, Becky, Seth, Hannah and Riley the dog
