John Mark (also called Mark) was a man who abandoned Paul and Barnabas on the mission field (Acts 13:13). We do not know much about what happened, but we know Paul was so upset he was not willing to allow him to rejoin them (Acts 15:37-40). Barnabas, and ultimately the Lord, provided Mark a second chance to serve the Lord. Years later, Mark was used by the Holy Spirit to write the Gospel of Mark. Even after we turn to Jesus for salvation, we all fall short of God’s call to full obedience. The Lord was patient with Mark and He is patient with you.
We will journey through the rest of the book of Mark to discover what Christ has provided us even though we fall short of God’s glorious standard. Make sure you plan to attend and invite someone to join you.
We will journey through the rest of the book of Mark to discover what Christ has provided us even though we fall short of God’s glorious standard. Make sure you plan to attend and invite someone to join you.
Mission Spotlight: GraceWay Village
In response to the plight of its neighbors in need, GraceWay Village is striving to make significant differences in the lives of those who face food insufficiency on a daily basis, families dealing with children without sufficient clothing to confidently attend school, and those without skills and self-assurance to lead productive lives. Committed to the needs of our community, GraceWay Village cared for 65,733 in 2022. This was done by…
- Feeding the hungry
- Providing clothing to children and teens
- Offering basic life skills workshops
GraceWay faithfully serves low-income and homeless neighbors right here in St. Lucie County. Westside has been supporting this non-profit for many years and loves the impact they have been making in our community. We continue to support Graceway Village every 3rd Sunday of the month by packaging up hot meals and then hand delivering them to three specific locations.
To sign up or for more information, please contact Ames Pittman (Ames@westside.church).
To sign up or for more information, please contact Ames Pittman (Ames@westside.church).
Imagine if every believer could answer that question with the name of a person who is far from God—a person for whom they’re praying and with whom seeking to share the gospel. That’s the intention behind Who’s Your One. We believe God’s people don’t merely need another method for evangelism— what they need is a white-hot passion to see people who are far from God experience the new life He offers through Jesus Christ.
Over the coming days, our church and countless others will prioritize personal ownership of the Great Commission as we each intentionally pursue one person with the hope of the gospel. At times, it seems the mission is simply too complex and too vast for churches like ours and people like us. While we can’t do everything, we can do something. We can all take responsibility for one. And, because of God’s power and the work of His Spirit, each of our ones can add up to make a significant impact for God’s kingdom.
Over the coming days, our church and countless others will prioritize personal ownership of the Great Commission as we each intentionally pursue one person with the hope of the gospel. At times, it seems the mission is simply too complex and too vast for churches like ours and people like us. While we can’t do everything, we can do something. We can all take responsibility for one. And, because of God’s power and the work of His Spirit, each of our ones can add up to make a significant impact for God’s kingdom.