The first followers of Jesus were energized by their experiences with Jesus both before and after the Resurrection. They heard his teachings, witnessed his miracles and walked with the Risen Lord. Now they were confronted with how to take the message of the Kingdom forward. They had to decide if they were to be a church "for us" or a church "for them." As we contemplate regathering after a year of pandemic isolation, we have a unique opportunity to consider the same question. Are we a church "for us" or "for them?"
As we contemplate regathering after a year of pandemic isolation, we have a unique opportunity to consider the same question. Are we a church "for us" or "for them"?
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Trusting in God with all we have, we give to support the work of God's church because we believe in our mission to share God's love with our community and world in the name of Jesus. Give online or by mail. Giving allows us to keep being the church, even in the absence of our physical presence. Mail to: 411 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. How To Give Online
Living God, long ago, faithful women proclaimed the good news of Jesus' resurrection, and the world was changed forever. Teach us to keep faith with them, that our witness may be as bold,
