Faith,
I need two drum rolls!
[Drum roll #1]
We’ve hired a new Youth Director! I am very pleased to announce that Joey Fasulo will be our new leader of youth ministry, starting September 1st! You’ll have plenty of time to get to know Joey, his wife Ruthie, and their two children, but for now, let me give you some vitals! Joey is finishing up his Master’s in Theological Thought from the University of Northwestern this fall. He’s crazy smart, funny, an Air Force veteran, and passionate about reaching young people with the gospel. You’ll see Joey up on stage on Sunday mornings soon!
[Drum roll #2]
We’re finishing the book of Genesis this Sunday! After 38 Sundays of Genesis, we will wrap up a writing that has literally formed the foundation for most of our world. In it, we’ve learned there is one God, not many. We’ve learned the human heart is bent toward rejecting its creator, but even so, God has a redemptive plan. Fundamental to that plan is the blessing of the whole world through a family, and through a member of that family, Jesus, we get to be part of the family and part of the plan. And isn’t it ironic that the week we end the story of Joseph, I announce to you we’ve just hired a guy named Joey?!
Closure is good and healthy. I pray you will join us this Sunday as we finish Genesis and prepare for God’s next for Faith Covenant Church!
In Christ alone,
Pastor Brad
***Message Notes are here.
And here are some good surveys of Genesis to prepare for Sunday:
Book of Genesis Summary, pt. 1 (7:43)
Book of Genesis Summary, pt. 2 (8:08)
Trading Bitterness for God’s Best | Genesis 50:20 | Our Daily Bread (3:33)