My Invitation Can Make a Difference

“One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus… Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. Come and see.” (John 1:40-42a, 45-46b)

Throughout history, God has used people to make a difference in others’ lives. Andrew and Philip are perfect examples of difference makers used by God to bring someone else to Jesus. Those two invitations made an eternal difference in the lives of Peter and Nathaniel.

We give invitations all the time. We invite friends and family to birthday parties, crawfish boils, and backyard barbecues. We invite total strangers to special events, we invite Facebook friends to like a new page, and we do e-vites and texts. We also have other times in our life when we send out bigger invitations like a graduation or wedding invitations.

Invitations matter. We live in a culture where people expect invitations. They receive invitations all the time. They may be waiting for an invitation from you to meet Jesus.

Peter would not have encountered Jesus, and Nathaniel would not have met Jesus if their friends and family had not cared enough to invite them to come and see. Your invitation can make an eternal difference.

There are times in our lives when we are most receptive to God. Times when we’re in tension, transition, or in trouble. This week, be looking for someone who might be ready for God in their life.

A simple invitation can change someone's life forever, but that's not all. Not only will it change their life, but it will also change yours. You're doing what God created you to do.

Join us this Sunday as we finish our Difference Maker series with “My Invitation Can Make a Difference.”

Pastor Leger

Upcoming Events

Sharing Your Faith

The Sharing Your Faith training continues this Sunday evening at 6:00 PM here at Faith. We will be learning how we’ve been uniquely positioned to influence those arounds us for God. This seminar will show you how you can use your everyday life to make a difference with those who don’t know Jesus.

First Responder Meals

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, Faith will be providing free jambalaya meals for all first responders from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This is to honor and say “Thank You” for their sacrifice and dedication to our community in recognition of National First Responder Day. We have opportunities for volunteers to serve in the fellowship room and in the parking lot. Volunteer sign-up sheets are in the foyer.

ABC Pregnancy Resource Center Banquet - November 3

You’re invited to ABC Pregnancy’s Annual Fundraising Benefit “Life Matters” at the West Cal Cam Events Center on November 3rd 6-9pm with dinner, silent auction and special guest Tonya Bailey Jones. This is a fantastic way to support life, mothers and their babies in our community! If you would like to attend, please contact Jessica Greathouse.

This Week's Memory Verse

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.” (Matthew 28:19–20, NKJV)

This Sunday's Nursery Workers

Jessica Greathouse/Tara

Please pray for this year's Awana Clubs

Please pray that we will reach children and youth throughout our community with the gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship. Also, pray that we may be able to get to know their families as well.