Praise God!
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
The doxology above is used to start many church services to remind us of God’s goodness and that we are to praise and thank Him for our blessings. This prompts me to think on how thankful I am for Lake Tapps Community Church. Our church is blessed. I am not saying this to be boastful, but to recognize that all things come from God and not by anything of our doing.
I have been part of LTCC for over 40 years. My family has been blessed for all those years to be under the leadership of two Christ loving, Bible teaching examples of godly men (Pastor Lyle Birkey and Pastor Tim Heath). Now, during our transition and search for our next Pastor, God has provided godly leadership through our Interim Pastor Bob Slack, our Elders, Transition Team and going forward our Pastoral Search Team. God just keeps providing, so let’s keep praying and thanking God!
God is good and I give thanks for the fellowship and members at LTCC. You are a testament of the strength in Christ’s love found in a church family. The unity and the love for each other, the preaching and teaching of God’s word, the desire for intentional discipleship, the participation in church events and the stewardship of time, service and financial support is a product of God’s love for us.
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity. Psalms133:1
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 1 Peter3:8
The Mission’s Team is also so thankful for the unity and love that is shown by continually loving our missionaries. Thank you Church, for faithfully supporting and encouraging our sent one’s in prayer and finances. Our missionaries share God’s love in our community, in our state, and in other parts of the world.
Our missionaries are God’s sent ones and He has called them for a specific ministry. As a part of Christ's body at LTCC we are also God’s sent ones to our families, neighbors, communities, work and schools. In unity we partner with our missionaries working together to share the Gospel. We are all called to go into the world and make disciples by “Loving God by helping people follow Jesus”.
As sent ones, who has God put in your life to share his love?
Missions Team Deacon