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Pastor Dave Ferguson shares a simple acronym that describes for us a practical way to B.L.E.S.S. our neighbors. B - Begin with prayer L - Listen E - Eat together S - Serve S - Share stories I have spoke about “Begin with Prayer,Listen, Eat Together, and Serve.” Today, I want to address the fifth and final step which is to share story. St. Francis of Assisi is often credited with saying: “Preach the gospel. If necessary, use words.” The implication is that the best way to share the love of God is through acts of kindness. It is that we lead with what we practice rather … [Read More...]

Pastor Dave Ferguson shares a simple acronym that describes for us a practical way to B.L.E.S.S. our neighbors. B - Begin with prayer L - Listen E - Eat together S - Serve S - Share stories I have spoke about “Begin with Prayer,Listen, and Eat Together.” Today, I want to address the fourth step and that is to Serve. When Jesus is in the upper room with his disciples, he sets an example of service for us. He washes his disciples' feet. He was the master. He was the teacher. You would think that it was the disciples who ought to wash Jesus’ feet. But there Jesus is … [Read More...]

Pastor Dave Ferguson shares a simple acronym that describes for us a practical way to B.L.E.S.S. our neighbors. B - Begin with prayer L - Listen E - Eat together S - Serve S - Share stories I have spoke about “Begin with Prayer and Listen.” Today, I want to address the third step and that is to Eat Together. This week, families will gather all across our country on Thanksgiving Day. They will share a meal together. They share the meal together because of the special bond between them. They are family! We eat with others because we have a special bond with them. Eating … [Read More...]