In whatever shape leadership takes, we believe we’re called to be stewards of the vision below:
Vision for the Mission of LoveFirst Coast
We long to see the Kingdom of God revealed in every square inch of the First Coast.
We long to see a movement of mission and discipleship in our cities, towns, neighborhoods, and homes.
We long to see disciples learning from Jesus to live like Jesus, invited, encouraged, equipped, and released in mission. (Luke 6:12-19): (Matthew 28:18-20)
We long to see loving communities of disciples living like extended family on mission, empowered by the Spirit to meet specific and varied needs in our cities and towns while blessing our neighborhoods.
We long to see the reconciling work of Jesus Christ displayed in the lives of the people of the First Coast living in right relationship with God, others, self, and creation.
We long to see revival in the Church, wherever it is found.
Come, Holy Spirit. Come, Lord Jesus. Father, be glorified among us! Amen.
As of 2024, God is still at work on the First Coast, but activities are winding down at LoveFirst Coast. Even in this season, Jesse Alexander and his wife Heather are still intentionally stewarding the vision, seeking to join God wherever they find him at work.
Jesse works as a structural engineer and Heather works as a media specialist with the Saint Johns Count Schools. They continue to engage in a variety of missional activity wherever they find themselves, often hosting gatherings for Bible study, discipleship, worship, and meals. Jesse’s background is Presbyterian and he is currently ordained as a teaching elder (pastor) in the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO). Their faith has been profoundly shaped by the work of Young Life, years of Bible study, mission trips, pastoral ministry, and living on mission. When not serving elsewhere, you can find them most Sunday mornings in worship at Mandarin Presbyterian Church, where Heather is a covenant partner. For more information, contact Jesse at pastorjessealexander@gmail.com.
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Jesse – I am a member at FPC. Thank you for your sermon this morning. Would you please either email me the portion of your benediction that you gave prior to the one from Numbers or provide me the reference?
Thanks
Albert Lawrence
AlbertlL2@att.net
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Hi Albert,
The benediction I gave yesterday is a modified version of the “Halverson Benediction”, named for Dick Halverson who wrote it and used it for many years. I learned about it from Stan Ott, who leads the Acts 16:5 Initiative. I started using it a number of years ago. It captures the sense of being sent and also brings a reminder of redemption to difficult circumstances. Thanks for asking about it.
It usually goes something like this.
“You go no where by accident. Wherever you go, God is sending you. Wherever you are, God has a purpose for your being there. Christ, who lives in you by the power of the Holy Spirit, has something he desires to do in you and through you wherever you find yourself. I encourage you to believe this, and go in His grace, strength, and power.”
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