Heart to Heart
Tomorrow, school is in session across Billings, and the entire community shifts into “Fall mode”. Most students are excited to be back to school, the teachers are looking forward to a new school year, and a lot of parents are breathing a sigh of relief. It’s time to hit reset and work back into the rhythm of life that marches to the beat of schools and their activities.
We got a taste of that on our Lake Elmo Water Day (Aug 27th). Most schools were hosting a “meet the teacher” event for parents and their children. We didn’t anticipate that, and so some parents were juggling both the school event and coming out for the BBQ. Grateful for those who came out for the final BBQ of the summer.
What’s right in front of us, this week, is 5 days of prayer over the life & ministry of FAC this Fall. Diana and I invite you to join us in Praying FIRST, starting Sept 3-6 each night at 6:30pm. On Sunday, the 7th, we will pray in the Youth Room, starting at 9am.
Then, on September 10th, we host our 2nd “Welcome Back To School” community block party. Parents & their children are invited to join us at Gorham Park from 4:30pm until 6:30pm. Food will be served, fun family-friendly activities will be played, prizes & free ice cream cones will be given away, and people will be able to stop at our Prayer Tent for some spiritual counsel & prayer.
Can we count on you, to show up on the 10th? We’re still in need of volunteers to oversee activity stations, greet guests, register people, help with set up and teardown. Contact Pastor A or the church office if you’re willing to serve. Give us your T-shirt size and we’ll even throw in a free T-shirt.
Lord willing, we anticipate the AC replacement project being completed in September. Pray with us, that the final pieces get manufactured and that our sub-contractors can get busy.
I’m looking forward to all the LORD has for us in this Fall season. Let’s keep after the “one thing” that matters, pouring our life & energy into Kingdom advance, while pressing onward & upward for His great glory (Phil.3:14).
Grateful to serve alongside you, Pastor Adriaan & Diana <><