I see 100 life groups happening all over Central Massachusetts.
I see people people living out their lives together and learning what it is to “be like Jesus”.
Different backgrounds. Different stages of life. Different living conditions.
But one God.
And one Savior.
100 Groups of people listening to the Father, much like the One who gave His life for all of us thousands of years ago.
Not judging, criticizing, or forcing one another into a mold.
For where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
And we were created for freedom.
And for Him.
I need some help. Carie and I are on a mini vacation this week, because she has off from school, and I’m taking a few days to hang out with her. We’re looking for some creative things to do around the Central Massachusetts area. We decided not to go anywhere because we’re going away from a few weeks later on, so this just leaves the options of hanging out at the house (which we’ll no doubt be doing to some extent) or seeing the area a bit more. But I’d like to do some creative things in the latter category.
So what do you got for me? Any suggestions for things to do?
Ideas please.
Wes and Tenley and a cat
In August of 2008, two young future missionaries invaded Fellowship Church to become interns here for a full year. One of those men was Wesley Janke.
Wes was born in Canada, and lived much of his life in Venezuela, where his parents were missionaries to the tribes. His desire is to follow in his parents footsteps as a missionary to a tribe somewhere in South America. He’s already spent two years at New Tribes Bible Institute, and in August of ’09, he’s headed for New Tribes’ Mission Training Center (MTC) in Missouri.
Wes says his time here at Fellowship has been great and that “I think Fellowship Church is awesome!” He serves in the student ministry, and has a desire to see the lives of teenagers changed and challenged for Christ. He also serves once a month on Sunday mornings in Gambogee Place, FC’s Sunday morning elementary environment.
Wes also says that at Fellowship Church, he has been motivated to begin thinking outside the box. “I love New Tribes Missions and all that, ” he says excitedly, “but they think inside the box, but I like the thought I’m putting into everything now.”
One of his favorite things about participating in the student ministry is watching all the teens being involved in serving at Fellowship and watching them grow in the process.
In August, Wes will be heading out to reunite with his girlfriend, Tenley (shown above) in Missouri (“it’s misery being apart right now”) and hopes to graduate from New Tribes’ MTC in two years, then eventually become a missionary to South America. His vote is that he goes with Tenley and not without her. We agree.
Fellowship Church loves having Wes around to help continue the vision of connecting and leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ,and he’s another great reason why God is using us to make an impact here in the central Massachusetts area.
A shout out please to Wes Janke!
Marty is the husband of Carie Holman and the lead pastor of Fellowship Church in Central Massachusetts, where he’s lived since 1998. His desire is to see people love God and love others, and so his writings usually reflect that desire. This blog is about relationships, so here are the kinds of topics you can find here throughout the week:
Monday – Stories on our relationship with God
Tuesday – Stories on our relationship with friends
Wednesday – Stories on our relationship with enemies
Thursday – Stories on influence with new friends
Friday – 3 Reasons you should know…
Weekends – Photos of my favorite friends of the week
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