A Message from Pastor Darcy

What does God want for you? God wants you to have life in all its fullness.

What does Lord of Life want for you? To experience and grow in the abundant life that God desires for you?

How do we experience and grow in this life? This spring we are focusing on practices that help us to deepen our relationship with God and our neighbors. To help us with this, we are exploring the 5 Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Robert Schnase. 

· Radical Hospitality: actively noticing, welcoming, and including new people so they move from “visitor” to genuine belonging. 

· Passionate Worship: worship that expects to encounter God—engaging, prayerful, and prepared—so lives are renewed and faith is stirred. 

· Intentional Faith Development: growing as disciples on purpose through Scripture, learning, small groups, and practices for everyday life. 

· Risk-Taking Mission and Service: going beyond what is comfortable to serve neighbors, address real needs, and join God’s work in the world. 

· Extravagant Generosity: giving freely and joyfully—time, abilities, and resources—trusting God to use our gifts to bless others.

Each week, we’ll explore one practice and invite you to try a simple next step—so together we can deepen our relationship with God and our neighbors.

You are invited to experience and grow in the life that God and Lord of Life want for you through these five practices. Come as you are and take one next step with us this spring.

Pastor Darcy     

CONTACT PASTOR DARCY AT:

Email: pastordarcy@lordoflife.us

716-668-8000 ext. 202