Some Final Comments From Founders Week

We're back on the train early in the morning so this will be brief.

Tommy Nelson shared with us from Hebrews 13 that as Christians we must stand true! We must resist the temptation to throw up our hands and give up. We may have to suffer for our faith someday but the good news is that we don't have to stay here!

We must learn to love others better. Some of us have theological B.O.. People don't like us - we have to change that. Finally how do we do all this? Within the context of the local church. We need to grow together and impact N/E Ohio together.

Pastor James Ford gave us a glimpse as to what it means to worship His majesty.


This evening our scheduled speaker was grounded in Texas so Colin Smith stepped in and shared the message, "Finding Rest Through The Confidence of God's Word"

Briefly a couple points. If you were asked what you believe the Bible is, what would you say? The Word of God? If that was your answer you are halfway there. Many people believe that, What we seem to be lacking in understanding as Christians is what the Bible does! We must believe that it does God's work! He broke down the parable of the sower from Mark 4:1-20.

4 kinds of soil (people): hard, shallow, pre-occupied and fertile. How can we be successful? Sine God can be trusted to plow the ground, we must be intentional about sowing the seeds.

Perfect segue to this Sunday. We are praying for a harvest of souls - but how can we have this if those who haven't heard the gospel aren't present? I hope you've taken the time to send out your invitations. If not, it's not too late to send them a note and then follow up with a phone call. I look forward to seeing you all at The Grove Sunday!

In His Grip, (and soon to be riding in coach)

Jeff