Dear Church Family,
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how easy it is to get wrapped up in our own lives—our schedules, our plans, our problems. Life moves fast, and sometimes we forget that one of the clearest ways we live out our faith is by how we treat the people around us.
One of the most powerful lessons Jesus taught us wasn’t through a sermon, but through simple acts—He washed His disciples’ feet. Think about that. The Son of God, kneeling down, doing a servant’s job. Not because He had to, but because He wanted to show them (and us) what love looks like in action.
In Philippians 2, Paul says, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” That’s a tall order, especially in a world that constantly tells us to look out for number one. But the Christian life is about going the other direction—about putting others first, even when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable.
Serving others isn’t always flashy. Sometimes it looks like helping a friend move, cooking a meal for someone going through a hard time, or just being willing to stop and really listen when someone needs to talk. It’s not about being a hero. It’s about being faithful.
And here’s the thing—it changes us. When we start living with a heart to serve, we become more like Jesus. We see people differently. We love more deeply. And our church becomes a place where people don’t just feel welcomed—they feel cared for.
I want to encourage you this month: ask the Lord to show you someone you can serve. Maybe it’s a neighbor, maybe it’s someone in your own family, or maybe you could serve right here in your church family. We have many areas of need for people to serve. One need we have is for more people to help serve in our children’s ministries on Sunday morning. If you could serve in this way, please reach out to Pastor Bryan at
and let him know. Don’t wait for the perfect moment, just start with a willing heart. God will take care of the rest.
I’m so grateful to be walking this journey with you. Let’s keep encouraging one another to live out the love of Christ—not just with our words, but with our hands and hearts.
I love you and I love being your pastor!
