Anyone who has committed to living on mission or serving in ministry has experienced it.  Disappointment.  Yet joy is offered for every season on the journey.  How do we “consider it pure joy” whenever we “encounter trials of various kinds.”  (James 1:2)  It’s a mystery worth solving.  Learning to cultivate and choose genuine joy regardless of circumstance is a helpful skill.  It’s essential for sustaining strength for responding to God’s call.  That’s our focus for this week.

Come to be equipped and encouraged for life on mission.  We gather this Sunday night 6:45pm in the St. John’s room at Faith Community Church (3450 CR210, 32259).

And invite a person of peace to join you at the Jumbo Shrimp game this Saturday.

Hope to see you both days. But regardless may the joy of the Lord your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10).