Tag Archives: mission
The Grace of the Pivot
So, when we fail, rather than freezing or going back to old ideas, we can pivot to something better by putting the responsibility for the mission’s success back on God. Don’t just freeze. Turn. Go back to God and ask him what his mission is for this place, people, and time. Continue reading
Hurricane Relief and Recovery 101
(Next LFC gathering: 6:00 to 8:00pm at Plantation Park- 875 Davis Pond Blvd, 32259 – on Sunday, September 8. We’ve reserved the pavilion. Bring some picnic for yourself and some to share. Bring your own wisdom about the best ways … Continue reading
Praying for Courage and Eyes
Today at work, I had a little time to listen a *conversation on discipleship. They covered a lot of ground, but two things struck me. First was the reminder to gather with others to pray specifically for courage to be … Continue reading
What’s Coming Up
What’s Going on at Love First Coast? March 31 – Annual Meeting with dinner. Text Jesse 904-599-2889 if you’d like to join us. (6pm at 3455 SR13, 32259) April 7 – Worship Gathering (6:45pm @ Faith Community Church 3450 CR210, … Continue reading
Worship Gathering for Living Life on Mission
Over and over again, I have seen people make a strategic mistake after God invites them into his work. I’ve made it myself. Making this mistake leads to less effectiveness in ministry, lowers our defenses against burnout and discouragement, lulls … Continue reading
Dealing with Disappointment
I will forever be grateful for Nicky Gumble’s line in Alpha Leader Training: “Alpha is probably the most disappointing thing you’ll ever do.” It was strangely encouraging and helped me and others persevere through leading the Alpha Course. When few … Continue reading
Retreat to Re-engage
“Those that wait on and hope in God get fresh strength” (Isaiah 40:31a) Love First Coast is returning to the ECO Lodge February 16-18 for a weekend of rest, recreation, renewal, worship, and prayer. Anyone is welcome to join us. … Continue reading
Remember – A Reflection on Deuteronomy 10:1-11
You are invited to our next worship gathering is Sunday, January 28 in the St. Johns Room at FCC (3450 CR210, 32259.) Our annual retreat is February 16-18. Let us know if you’d like to come along.) Moses was a … Continue reading
Our Story So Far
The Story of LoveFirst Coast/First Coast Missional Communities (so far) – March 2017 version In the Spring of 2013, God pulled together about twenty people from five different churches. We had several things in common. Many of us had been … Continue reading
