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editor’s note
The transition to fall begins early around the church
office. Leaves are still far from changing their colors
when we begin turning our varied ideas into solid plans.
It’s an exciting time when you can begin to see how
people will respond to the vision that God has placed
on your heart.
If I’m being honest, it’s also a little scary. More than
ever, as we’ve journeyed together as a church, God
is taking us outside our comfort zone. A thousand
questions come with every step in a new direction.
What if no one shows up? What if I heard God wrong?
What if all the kids show up but there’s no one to hold
them when they cry? Why would anyone ever want to
help me with this project? These questions are all fairly
valid. Doubts creep in and, no matter how enthused we
are about what is ahead, our faith that God is leading
us can take a hit.
For every doubt, for every question, there is a story of
God’s faithfulness. When we obey and step into His
call, we have the opportunity to experience His best for
us. There are ups and downs, but as we learned this
summer - good things happen when we obey.
Where is God leading you this fall? Whether He speaks
to you through His Word, through a sermon, or through
a conversation with a dear friend, I trust that He has
something for you in this new season.
On behalf of the church staff, I encourage you to con-
sider how you can engage with the life of the church.
It’s really what this magazine is all about — presenting
you with a taste of what’s going on in the church and
encouraging you to take the next step in your journey
of faith. We can’t do church without you. What God
has for Calvary is bigger than our staff and a few key
volunteers. There is an opportunity for everyone who is
reading these words to find a place that stretches them
and uses the gifts God has given them. Make the call,
take the step, now is the time.
By Jackie Rice
Communications
Jackie has been on staff at Calvary for 14 years. She can’t wait to hear how God blesses your
obedience this year. If you have a cool story to share, be sure and email her ([email protected]).
Calvary’s staff loves a good story!
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