The Task

The Task

“And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to...
The Little Things

The Little Things

Jen Krinner has been a Bellevue member for almost six years. As soon as the opportunity to serve through Bellevue’s annual School Supplies Giveaway was available, she signed up and has volunteered with this event every summer for five consecutive years. Now that is...
The Power of Shared Suffering

The Power of Shared Suffering

“And our hope for you is firmly grounded, knowing that as you are partners in our sufferings, so also you are in our comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:7 Jeff Struecker, United States Army Ranger Veteran and Pastor of 2 Cities Church in Columbus, Georgia, ministered to...
Talk About It

Talk About It

What are two topics people sometimes advise against bringing up in conversation? Politics and religion. We all know this “advice,” but the truth is that Christians are called to seek out Gospel conversations. We talk about our faith as the Holy Spirit leads–always...
Making Disciple Makers

Making Disciple Makers

We are retired, and we are engaged in the Missionary Task. Retirement–a lot of things come to mind when we picture this stage of life. Rest. Relaxation. Pastimes. What Brent and Terry could not have anticipated in their young careers was that retirement for them would...
Pray Fervently Like It Matters

Pray Fervently Like It Matters

In times of crisis, what is your first response? Do you turn to things of this world? Do you call your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ for support and encouragement? What about the power of prayer–do you turn to your heavenly Father? On Friday, June 26, Mack...