Happy Thanksgiving

This week is a great time of year to reflect on life and the people in life that I'm are thankful for. My list is long of people who have helped make me who I am, inspired me to become better, and encouraged me along the way. But who am I the MOST thankful for? To whom do I owe everything?

My answer is simple. I am thankful for Jesus. Without Him, I am nothing. Without Him, I can do nothing. Without him, I know nothing. Without him, I have nothing. Without him, I would not be a good husband, a good father, a good son. Without Him, I would not be able to take my next breath, see my next sight, speak my next words, or think my next thought. Sounds a little extreme, you say? I say not! He is my way to relationship with God the Father. He is my escape from the tortures of hell, my entrance into the wonders of eternity in heaven. He has set my life in motion, and by His grace, mercy, love, and blood, He allows it to continue one heart pulse at a time.

In HIM, I am the righteousness of God. In HIM, I can do ALL things. In HIM, I walk in wisdom and knowledge. In HIM, I have all things.

Thanks be to God who has given for me, his one and only precious son, Jesus.
IN HIM.

WEiRD

We are starting a new series November 9th called "WEiRD (Because normal is not working)". This is going to be an awesome series that will challenge us all to walk a life that does not look like the world.

God wants us to live like Jesus. But the more like Jesus we become, the weirder we will get. If we really want to give our lives to God, then people are going to think we're weird. The choices we make, the values we have, the way we spend our time and money, even the way we think and talk will be different from everyone else. We are not supposed to be like the world. We are called to be different - set apart, holy. Jesus did not die on the cross so we could go on living like everyone else. Be different. Be like Jesus. Be Weird.

Connect - One God, One City, One Hope

Come join us for this amazing youth worship night. Several youth pastors from the local Erie area have been meeting for a few months getting to know each other. The more we talked we realized that we had one thing in common (and it was not our denomination). It was that we wanted to break down the walls of our churches and join together to worship and serve as one CHURCH. This is the first event that will Connect students and leaders together to begin to forge relationships and partnerships so that we can join together and serve our community. Don't miss this event.

Date: Sunday, November 6th
Location: Grace Church
Address: 7300 Grubb Road
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm

Parents are welcome to stay. Food and beverages will be available at the cafe.