This is Real Life. What a great location to have a church. For people who are genuine followers of Christ there should be a magnetic appeal to this place. (location, location, location from a Godly perspective)

This building is located in the heart of a community with needs. Slowly but surely it is gaining a reputaiton as a place that cares and connects with people.

Recently an extremely antagonistic neighbor is starting to show signs of interest. First it was the outdoor worship/hogroast that brought her off her back porch and into the crowd of people and now she has come into the church for a Monday evening Bible study.

I was thinking about this today as I read in 1 Peter 2:11-12: "Dear friends, I warn you as "temporary residents and foreigners" to keep away from worldy desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world."

The pastor and his family who have chosen to live in this somewhat dangerous environment are living this scripture out along with the body of believers who have chosen this church as their place to serve this present age.

I am praying for about twenty five more people at least who will make this church their place of ministry.