10-8-21 This Week in Faith
/Dates to Remember
October 13- Parent Discussion for middle and high school parents [6-7:30PM]
October 24- Faith Fall Festival [5-7PM]
October 29- Washington Farm Corn Maze for middle and high school students [7-10PM]
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Why We Need to Pray Desperately
This is basic but such a great reminder. The reason we worry and stress about our kids’ futures is because we are not in control of who they become and the choices they make, no matter how much we do and how much we teach them. Only Jesus can shape their hearts and lives. So, even though we can play a big part in that, and there are things we can do to help them, the biggest and best thing we can do is pray for them. God is faithful and he is able to do what we can not, and far more than all we think or imagine.
Click here to read the article by JD Greear.
PODCAST: In the Wilkin Home with Jen Wilkin
Jen Wilkin always has so many good things to say about how the gospel empowers our parenting. Here she is on the Family Discipleship Podcast talking about what her and her husband did in raising their kids. I hope it’s both encouraging and helpful.
Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts.
Click here to listen from their website.
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This week, for the Meet Our Volunteers section of the blog, I want to highlight Stephanie Atkinson. Not only has she been a faithful, long-time volunteer in lots of different areas, but the church has recently hired her as an official staff person filling various roles working with Children’s Ministry and Student Ministry. So you may be hearing and seeing even a little bit more of her. I’m really excited she is joining the team in this capacity!
Members of Immediate Family
Brian, Lilly, Bailey, Andrew
How long have you been at Faith?
13 years
How long have you been serving in Children’s and Student Ministry at Faith?
7 years. In that time I’ve done different things: coordinate and teach Children’s Sunday school, coordinate and teach Children’s Church, recruit childcare volunteers, and help with middle and high school ministry
What do you enjoy about serving in the church?
Helping people know someone loves them and cares about them. I enjoy teaching the Bible, too!
What are some of your favorite things to do?
Hang with my family, read, and work :)
What’s your favorite book, movie, or song?
I like all three!! I enjoy reading books about people’s lives. There are not many movies I have stayed awake through! Haha aside from all things Bon Jovi, Be Thou My Vision is my favorite “church” song.
What is your favorite food or restaurant?
COFFEE. But since I must eat food with my coffee…Pizza and Publix chicken fingers (very sofisticated pallet!)
What is a way the gospel makes a difference in your life?
Forgiveness and hope… daily I need reminding that I am loved even though I am not perfect and that love is not dependent on my effort or feeling… and I am daily encouraged by the hope we have in this life that Jesus knows us sees us and has overcome the hard things slower see around us for us.
What is a meaningful Bible verse/passage to you and why?
Tough one… there are so many to choose from. Right now, I am reading lots of verses that remind us to be thankful. For example, Colossians 2:6-7 encourages us to live our lives rooted in Scruptre and overflowing in thanksgiving!
