Living Hope Church | St. Joseph, MO http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org Connecting people to Jesus, His Church and the World Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:41:52 +0000 en hourly 1 Find Rest in Jesus http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/find-rest-in-jesus/ http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/find-rest-in-jesus/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:31:58 +0000 Jeff Gates http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/?p=75 read more]]> Wow! There are some Sunday’s where that’s all I can really say. During the last song, “More than a Friend”, I wanted to jump out of my shoes. Jesus is my friend. I’m His friend. How crazy and amazing is that! It is. He said it. And He is our rest.

I hope and pray that you find rest in Jesus this week. Lie down in His word, take your time and get your fill. Drink your fill at His waters of rest. He leads us there if we will only follow. And oh, are you being restored and revived in Jesus? He is the One. He restores our soul. The way and the offer is open. Come to Jesus. Let Him steer you this week. He knows where He’s going and it’s the best place for you because He is already there.

Read Matthew 11:28-30 over and over again and then respond to Jesus.

]]> http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/find-rest-in-jesus/feed/ 0 Building Bridges http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/building-bridges/ http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/building-bridges/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:37:40 +0000 Ben Roed http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/?p=54 read more]]> In recent weeks it has been amazing to be part of a church that is committed to building bridges to see God’s Kingdom advance. A few weeks ago at Living Hope Church we were able to build bridges internationally, within our city, and across a university campus.

Through much effort on Jeff Gates‘ behalf (Living Hope’s lead elder) we were able to have Adrian Warnock over from the UK. Adrian is a London-based Christian writer and preacher. He is part of the leadership team of Jubilee Church in London. Adrian’s latest book, Raised with Christ, can be found on Amazon.com as well as many other venues. Having Adrian visit from the UK helped us to see the vision that we are part of something bigger than St. Joseph, but the bridge building didn’t stop there.

Living Hope was able to partner with another local church in St. Joseph to sponsor a lecture featuring Adrian at the campus of Missouri Western State University. Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church pastor, Micah Fries, graciously offered any help we needed to prepare for such an event.

We were also able to invite Christian organizations on the campus of Missouri Western State University to be part of the lecture. I was delighted to see the Baptist Student Union, Christian Campus Fellowship, and Navigators all attend our meeting.

Adrian taught us many things about the resurrection that I will not forget. However, what will remain in my mind most are the bridges that were built. It was humbling to see each organization, church, and country come together for God’s mission. As we continue to press forward to see God’s kingdom advance we must utilize the bridges before us, but, and maybe more importantly so, we must look to build brides to with those we have only just met.

]]> http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/building-bridges/feed/ 0 Community Groups Schedule http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/community-groups-schedule/ http://stjoseph.lhcsj.org/community-groups-schedule/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:17:57 +0000 Chris Robins read more]]> Ok, it’s a new semester for Community Groups in St. Joseph! Please do read Jeff’s post on 2010 Community Groups if you haven’t already. We are looking forward to a great season of fellowship together and to all that God will be doing in us as a church. Now, here is the list of available groups:

SUNDAYS
Richard & Joy Conn

MONDAYS
Evan & Vanessa Ross

TUESDAYS
Chris & Gail Robins

THURSDAYS
John & Elizabeth Andrews
Mark & Karen Kerford
Ben & Peggy Roed (College Group @ MWSU Campus)

FRIDAY
Steve & Brenda Marks FULL

Exact times are TBD and will vary from group to group, please speak to the group leader. If you have additional questions, speak with David Schultz at the Community Group table in the foyer on Sunday.

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