Jenny’s Thoughts on CCDA
Even so God called us to love our neighbors and to love with His love. God calls us to love others as he loved us, and this is one way we can attempt to do that.
Even so God called us to love our neighbors and to love with His love. God calls us to love others as he loved us, and this is one way we can attempt to do that.
There are always ways to help out at Mosaic Life. We rely on volunteers to keep things going here at Mosaic, and we would love it if you were part of that. Not only are these great ways to help out, they are great ways to get connected with other people at Mosaic.
Real, honest love for other people and for all God’s creation must be at the core of every word, every act of service, and every attempt at positive change. It is from this life-altering love that all else flows: the ability to hear God’s lead, the desire to listen, and the passion to serve those who are hurting.
Last week, myself and two others from Mosaic Life/Grand Rapids Dreams went to the annual Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) conference. It was great to learn from people who have been doing community development, community organizing, and community transformation for years in a variety of different settings.
Mosaic held it’s 5th Faith in Action Sunday this week, in conjunction with the national Faith in Action Sunday. We are regularly involved in serving with the community, but twice a year we cancel worship services to take our faith to the streets as a faith community.
We need you to help with temporary tattoos, simple balloon animals, or maybe face painting. If you’re not sure you can do that, don’t worry, we can teach anyone a few simple balloon animals in a few minutes.
Mosaic Life Church is putting on our fourth annual back to school fun day on Saturday September 5th. Join us at Sigsbee Park (corner of Benjamin and Sigsbee) from 12:30-2:30 for food, fun, games, and free back to school supplies.