Wednesday Night Change

Last night was the first night of a new season at TFAB.  Ryan (Elder and Worship Pastor) at the Fellowship taught Joshua Chapter 2.  The big deal is that I was able to sit down with my wife and take in of the teaching of the Word.  It was great to be reminded of Rahab’s faith and our redemption.  It was comforting to be reminded of the grace that God had upon her including her in the family tree of Jesus.  I am so thankful that God has been so gracious to call us His adopted sons, but also His bride.  

Ryan started a new season at the fellowship where the body here will be learning the book of Joshua from several different elders/pastors here at TFAB.  

We did this for several reasons:

1. For this season, we as a group of leaders wanted to see the Sunday morning group receive the entire message/content of a book.  In the past we taught the same book Sunday and Wednesday but realized that Sunday morning was really missing out on some good things.

2.  TFAB is not a 1 man ministry.  TFAB is a body, and as a body we all serve in different ways.  I know that some of these men have an ability to communicate the word, and equip the body as well as, if not better than myself.  It would be a shame to hide their gifts.  That means that I will be spending time with these men to help stir up the gift as Paul told Timothy.  I want to help disciple these guys and assist in training them and other men to be good teachers and communicators of the Word.  Now be patient with these guys!  As I have said before when someone starts teaching sometimes its like learning to drive a STICK– REMEMBER being 15 and experiencing that.  That was one of the worst days of my life. It took me like 30 starts and 20 minutes to drive 1/2 mile….. The stoplight on Crater Lake Avenue/Delta waters about KILLED ME!!!!  If you have someone starting to teach it can be like that— SO be patient!

3.  This allows for TFAB to get to know their Elder/Leadership team.

4.  I get to teach the 2-K’s which is something my daughter MJ is very thrilled about.  I also plan to pop in on Middle School and H-school…  This will allow me to better pastor and minister to this church for a multiple number of reasons.

I could go on but I won’t!  Enjoy this season TFAB– It is just that– Like everything things Change- Love God, Love the People, and continue to teach His word!

GRACE,
Loren