A Different Week

John Hugh Tate Jan 14, 2010

It has been that.  With the water shortage, more news of the devastation in Haiti, and getting ready for this Sunday at JA's Performing Arts Center, there's a lot going on.  The move is exciting, the lack of water can be frustrating, and the earthquake is simply something we can't understand.  

If you are in need of water - we do have several crates of bottled water at our Fondren space.  Let us know or come by and pick some up.  Also, many people in our Bellwether family are opening their homes for showers and washing.  If you need to go somewhere, let me know and I can put you in touch with someone.  

Please continue to pray for the people of Haiti and relief workers traveling down there.  Another great way to give and serve is through Samaritan's Purse.  You can check out their website to see all they are doing and a way to give - www.samaritan.org.

And, we are worshipping in the Performing Arts Center at Jackson Academy this Sunday. 10:30am.  I hope you can be with us, and please invite any family, friends, and those in need of finding the real Jesus.  It will be a great morning of worship, baptism, and communion.  I'll continue "Vision Anew" with an aptly titled message called "Living Water."  I look forward to seeing you there as we take this next step in our life as a church family.

Finally, it has been an extraordinary blessing to see how God has blessed Bellwether.  He's provided a wonderful place to worship, a great community space in Fondren, a full-time Family and Youth leader.  When you step back to look at it, it is humbling.  However, with all He has given us, I pray we always remained focused on keeping it simple.  That we simply - love Jesus and love people.  We can easily get consumed with spaces, programs, sound, seating, and all that makes a church happen.  Yet, ultimately, we are called to love Jesus, and love people.  That's all there is to it.

I look forward to doing that with you this Sunday, and beyond.  

Call on us if you need water, or anything else.

God bless,

John Hugh