I am really looking forward to church this morning. There is nothing like being with my Fellowship family for me. With the tragic events of this week our mission moves forward. Part of our mission today will be to support one another as we process grief and other emotions that come with the questions we have. There will be tears and hugs today. In other ways our mission moves forward today as we share the love and comfort of God with others. How can anyone get through loss without Jesus? I guess the simple answer is they don’t.
I can’t wait to worship God. There is something about praising him through the difficult times that drives the roots of you faith deeper. He is a good God and he has been so faithful to us. Today we will talk about the myth that there are many ways to God. I wish it were true. It would be nice and easy but the truth is that Jesus is the only way. He is also the only way we get through times like these.
I have been so proud of Fellowship these past few days. Many of you have stepped up big. Our staff and elders continue to set the pace. People all over the world are praying for us today and I know God is going to show up in a big way!
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I only got to meet Aaron a few weeks ago. Our Student Impact groups were combined and he was with my group for two weeks. Aaron was on the quiet side, but all of the kids in that group seem to be. Whenever we would ask Aaron a question, he would be ready with an answer, though and would answer with a little shy smile on his face. I am so glad to have known Aaron even for such a short time. For those of you that have known Aaron longer, feel blessed. I have had two family members take their own lives, a 19 year old cousin and an aunt. It's hard, painful, and there are a lot of unanswered questions. It is hard to feel closure. Time helps. Faith helps. God helps.
Jim Pearson
i keep seeing this smiling kid - waiting for me to come out of church just waiting to bomb bard me with ROTC or life questions- willing to do anything i ask him to do and always smiling - i grew up with scott and aaron, Both Mr and Mrs Kilmer were like second parents to me - i want to thank them for being good godly influences to all the youth - we love them and we loved Aaron - i will miss him trying to shoot me with bb guns in the back yard and trying to tackle me in the parking lot - he was and will always be a great blessing in my life -
it will be a long time before fellowship will be the same but with the love of christ we can get through this - fellowship find someone to reach out to
eccl 4
9 Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work:
10 If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken
Arron - you will be in our hearts and - mind forever
Jackie and Bob,
You have both been a source of strength and encouragement to me in the past. It is only right to keep you in my thoughts and prayers almost constantly.
For June and Steve, I am praying for the three of you also.
I thank God for the presence of Aimee and Joe at worship service on Sunday.
I will continue to lift your lives to God with petitions for His strength and His comfort to uphold you and your family.
In Christ,
Yvonne
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