"Building Bridges"

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

Words in italics adapted by Pam from 2 Thessalonians, using words that fit our context:

 From (Pastor) Pam, (DS) Skip and (Bishop) Karen
 To the church of the people of Gunbarrel and Niwot, in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of everyone of you for one another is increasing.

This community of faith never ceases to show its love one for the other.  We are all so grateful to share in a community whose love for one another increases day by day.  And we do so want faith in this place to continue to grow. To reach those we haven't. To be a vital church for not only today, but for a tomorrow fast approaching.

Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your doubts and concern in this time of decline that you are enduring.

So, we will share your name with joy to others wherever we go. See how those people of Niwot UMC love each other!!  See how they share God's love as a faith community! See how they seek out and find missions near and far to help in any way they can!  OK, so their numbers are on the decline, and their concern about that is on the rise.  So be with them during this time of uncertainty and concern, O Gracious God.

 To this end we always pray for you, asking that our God will make you worthy of his call and will fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

We, your church leaders, therefore resolve to pray for you and to pray for this place. This special, sacred, holy place and its people called Niwot UMC... that we might fully and wholly become exactly who God wants us to be in this place, making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.  We are praying for NUMC. We are part of you. We can, together, the church united, do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

How does our mutual love and appreciation for one another and the church help us to build bridges into our community?  What are some bridges we are already building that we can continue?
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