It is a struggle to put into words what you mean to me and my
family. When we came here in 2009, we were excited to see God moving in
your midst, but when I would talk (both publicly and privately) about
my confidence in what God was doing, I
was many times met with doubtful stares. I think even your members who
longed to see God bring health to you, were not so sure it was really
possible. I confess that there have been some difficult days, but God
has been so faithful to continually turn us
in His direction and lead us onward.
Today, it is a true joy to lead you to weekly worship our great God
together and to do life among a people struggling to be who God says we
are. I look around and see that God has truly re-created us...and it
is a beautiful thing! We are far
from perfect, but I cannot imagine being a part of any other church.
You are my family's faith-family. You are co-disciplers of our
boys. And you are a safe place for Suzanne and me to grow and serve. I
am grateful to God that He planted us here, and I believe God is going
to do immeasurably more in us during
the coming days. I pray that He blows our minds and expectations out
of the water for His glory!
Thank you for being God's chosen instrument to continue His work...in me, in my family, in Desoto County, and in the world.
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a
people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of
Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." - 1 Peter
2:9 ESV
I am loving Christ with you, and because of you.
~Jon Rushing
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