July 25, 2018

Dear Church of the Apostles,

One of my favorite messages of Scripture is Psalm 126, especially the first three verses: “When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, ‘The LORD has done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.”

Will you join me this Saturday, July 28, and pray for God to give Church of the Apostles a permanent place? Will you ask God to fill our mouths with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy for all that he has done for our church? Will you dream together of where God wants to set our feet permanently?

In May we fasted one meal and prayed for God to enlarge our hearts to love the things that he loves in Fairfield County and Southwest Connecticut. In June we fasted from media for a day and asked God to bring us together in his love and for the sake of others. This was strategic as we cannot joyfully pray and dream for what God has for us if we are not unified together in his love for our community and neighbors. 

Building on that, I am asking that everyone who calls Church of the Apostles home set aside one hour this Saturday and pray that God will give us a permanent place. You choose the hour that best works for your family.

I am also welcoming you to dream and ask God for the kind of place you desire. Ask him to find us a place in a neighborhood that you love. Ask him to give us specific architectural designs that are meaningful to you. Our Good Father is big enough and kind enough to hear various joyful dreams from various thankful people. He’ll know what to do. 

Peace,
Brian+