Faith Family,
February invites a lot of talk about love but as the people of God, we know love did not begin with greeting cards or candlelit dinners. Love begins with God Himself. As we move into this month together, I want us to fix our attention on the kind of love that forms families, sustains the church, and sends us into the world on mission.
Rooted in the Love of God
Before we ever loved God, He loved us. That truth steadies us in every season. Scripture reminds us, “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). God’s love is not earned, negotiated, or fleeting. God’s love is covenantal, faithful, and unchanging. As a church family, this is the ground we stand on. Everything we do flows from the reality that we are deeply and permanently loved by our Father.
Love That Shapes Our Life Together
Because we have been loved so well, we are called to love one another well. The New Testament consistently connects the credibility of the church to the way we care for one another. This month, I want to encourage you to be intentional: check in on someone who may feel overlooked, extend patience where it’s difficult, and choose unity over preference. Our love for one another is not just felt, it is formative. It shapes our witness and strengthens our fellowship.
Love That Moves Outward
Biblical love never stays private. It presses outward in generosity, compassion, and service. February gives us a fresh opportunity to ask: “Who has God placed around me that needs to experience His love through action?” Whether through encouragement, hospitality, or tangible care, let’s be a church that makes the love of Christ visible in our community.
A Church Praying in Love
Finally, let’s commit ourselves to prayer. We should commit to praying for marriages, families, singles, widows, and those walking through hardship. Pray that our church would continue to grow not only in number, but in spiritual depth and Christlike love. Ask the Lord to guard our unity and to help us reflect His heart in all we do.
Please mark your calendar for our Annual Valentine’s Day Fellowship on February 11th. This is always a joyful night together, and we’re looking forward to another fun Newlywed Game. God is at work among us, and it is a joy to shepherd this church family. Thank you for your faithfulness, your love for one another, and your commitment to the mission Christ has given us.
In Christ,
Pastor Tyler Armstrong