I love the way we are defining our life together as a church – people pursuing Jesus through holiness of heart and life. This is no passive work. We are not “enjoying” Jesus, or “soaking in the presence of Jesus.” Surely, those things are true along the way, but our life is about the pursuit of more Jesus, so our life can be more like Jesus. I love that.
On Sunday I offered a message based on Genesis 12 and the call of Abraham. He was called to leave behind a good and known place and go where God would lead him. I’m sure you’ve learned, as I have, that’s never easy, but it’s always worth it when we follow God’s lead.
2019 is year 3 of our VISION 2020 focus. We have worked on the structure and infrastructure of the church. We are focused on who we are and who we are called to be as disciples. We are leaving behind what is good and known and going where God leads. God promised Abraham he would be a blessing to others. And I believe God is saying the same to us.
I do hope you can join us for a very important day on October 28th. It is a day when we, together as a church, will look ahead and decide to step up and step forward with God. It will also help us to know if you will be with us, so please use the link below or call the church office and RSVP. We will have 3 services that day, each followed by a celebration brunch – one at 9:30 (The Table modern worship), and two at 11:00 (Traditional in the Sanctuary and Celebración, Spanish language, in the Chapel).
I look forward to seeing you that day and celebrating the future of First Methodist Conroe.
Mike Lindstrom
Executive Pastor at First Methodist Conroe
