Faith,
We talk a lot about faith in Christ changing our eternities, but how much power does it have to change our todays and tomorrows? What if this Sunday, we could witness firsthand the kind of transformation that completely reshapes a person’s life for good?
Take a look at Mark’s story:
“I worked hard and got a massive opportunity for an internship at Harvard. I suddenly realized that what I spent so long pursuing wasn’t going to make me happy. I came back to Minnesota and started doing coke and Adderall, to help with my depression. As I got more addicted, I lied and stole from my family and my friends. I basically had no real connections, but I met a guy full of faith who changed my life. When I told him I was addicted to meth, instead of running away, he ran toward me. I came to MnTC and changed my life. The recovery coaches are walking examples of what I wanted, I knew it was matter of putting in the work. I realized that Jesus inspired normal people to pull people like me out of the gutter.”
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge is a remarkable faith-based recovery and discipleship network. Rather than operating simply as a traditional clinical facility, they approach recovery through a long-term, holistic model centered on Christian discipleship.
This Sunday, we have the privilege of welcoming a choir of individuals—like Mark—whose lives have been entirely transformed through this ministry. I pray you will join us to celebrate their recovery and witness Christ’s life-changing power at work.
Please know that your giving helps support Faith’s financial gift to MN Adult Teen Challenge for this event!
After the service, we’ll have a wonderful opportunity to share a barbecue lunch with the choir members. Our youth ministry will be hosting a Hot Dog and Burger Sunday to raise money for next summer’s trip to Nebraska for the triennial Unite (CHIC) youth event, so come hungry and ready to support our students!
It is going to be an incredible Sunday. Bring a friend, and I’ll see you at Faith!
In Christ alone,
Pastor Brad
And here are some great testimonials of the transforming work of Christ through Teen Challenge Minnesota: