http://naclacey.org Lacey, Washington Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:03:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en FROM: LARRY AND SHARON PEABODY Thank you! Those words don’t seem strong enough to carry the gratitude in our hearts for the sendoff you, our church family, gifted us with this past Saturday evening. Your encouraging comments lifted our spirits—and at the same time reminded us that the ... http://naclacey.org/thank-you/ Within the past few days and weeks, I’ve heard questions like these from some in our church family: “After you retire, will we still . . . ?” Or, “When Pierre comes, will he . . . ?” And my answers to such questions always run along this line: ... http://naclacey.org/transition/ What common ground serves as the basis of our fellowship as followers of Jesus? An encounter this past week prompted me to spend some time reflecting on this question once again. Some Christians seem to base their fellowship on their understanding of certain doctrines. For them, it ... http://naclacey.org/fellowship-as-followers/ The location of our church building near Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base has, over the years, given NAC a unique opportunity to serve military people. With the coming of Pierre Allegre and his experience as a military chaplain, I’m hoping to see this ministry blossom and bear ... http://naclacey.org/military-families/ The thought of the finished work of Jesus Christ has been a great comfort to me during the last few weeks. I find that our thoughts are often upon all that we are doing or not doing to advance the cause of Christ in the world. In light of all that ... http://naclacey.org/finished-work/ Navigating change in leadership can be somewhat stressful but I believe that we can enjoy peace as we trust the Lord. Let’s pray that we will readily know God’s leading. I have been meditating on Proverbs 3:5-6 lately and believe its message is important to remember during this ... http://naclacey.org/direction/ I’ll never forget the testimony given by an elderly woman in our mother church year and years ago. She was praising God and said, “The Lord has given me a clean heart.” The evidence of her clean heart radiated in her voice and on her face. Her joy ... http://naclacey.org/heart-condition/ Even the world is sounding alarms over the loss of community in our lives today. For example, last year a Washington Post article led off with: “Americans are far more socially isolated today than they were two decades ago, and a sharply growing number of people say they have ... http://naclacey.org/community-of-the-church/ The current Discipleship Development classes (which meet from 9:30 – 10:30 each Sunday morning) are nearing completion. Which brings up the question: What classes should we offer next? To help answer that question, we are asking for your input. In what areas of the Christian life are you ... http://naclacey.org/discipleship-development-what-next/ Today, I returned to the office after a week’s vacation and some much-needed rest. We probably watched more TV “news” than usual this past week, and I was reminded again of what a needy world we live in. News channels seem to be filled with both tragedy and trivia. ... http://naclacey.org/obedience-in-community/