Friday Men's Coffee for 2023
Happy New Year Men of Lifeway!
I am looking forward to another year of building relationships and strengthening the men of Lifeway this year of 2023!It has been 18 months since the Lord led me to get the guys together on Friday mornings and share my heart. This leading came from a time of prayer specifically for the men in our church. As I was praying, the Lord began to remind me of the many times I had heard the phrase from men, "at my last church, my Pastor never even knew who I was." Then it hit me, "Wow, most men want (and need) connection!" So, we began meeting. Not to start another "Bible Study" but to come together, listen, learn, and share. A time of fellowship where I can hear your heart and share some things that the Lord has put on my heart with you.
Our Friday mornings have produced great fruit! God has done some amazing things during the Friday Coffee and outside the coffee time through relationships, etc. And we are looking forward to more of that this coming year!
One thing that we have needed to help us facilitate the men's group is a coordinator to assist with the logistics, planning, communication, etc. I have asked Todd Walters to fill this role, and he has gladly accepted. Todd is a natural at connecting with people and has genuine care and concern for people. He is an excellent asset to Lifeway, and I look forward to his help.Todd and I were talking about how we have scheduled the meeting room and paid for the breakfast in the past, and he had a great suggestion about keeping the costs down. (we spent close to $5000 total last year for the room rental and food) The room rents for $10/week. And Todd pointed out that some guys have bought their own breakfast in the past.
So we suggest that each Church Member consider paying for your own breakfast and/or coffee. And then consider paying for the guy in front of you or behind you that may be new to the group or a non-church member. And if you would like to help with the room cost or want to donate to the Men's Ministry, you can use the APP to give an offering and designate it to the "Men's Ministry". Thank you for understanding and for your commitment to Lifeway!
I appreciate all of you and look forward to connecting more as a men's ministry this year!
I am praying for you and I believe in you!
-Pastor Bruce
I am looking forward to another year of building relationships and strengthening the men of Lifeway this year of 2023!It has been 18 months since the Lord led me to get the guys together on Friday mornings and share my heart. This leading came from a time of prayer specifically for the men in our church. As I was praying, the Lord began to remind me of the many times I had heard the phrase from men, "at my last church, my Pastor never even knew who I was." Then it hit me, "Wow, most men want (and need) connection!" So, we began meeting. Not to start another "Bible Study" but to come together, listen, learn, and share. A time of fellowship where I can hear your heart and share some things that the Lord has put on my heart with you.
Our Friday mornings have produced great fruit! God has done some amazing things during the Friday Coffee and outside the coffee time through relationships, etc. And we are looking forward to more of that this coming year!
One thing that we have needed to help us facilitate the men's group is a coordinator to assist with the logistics, planning, communication, etc. I have asked Todd Walters to fill this role, and he has gladly accepted. Todd is a natural at connecting with people and has genuine care and concern for people. He is an excellent asset to Lifeway, and I look forward to his help.Todd and I were talking about how we have scheduled the meeting room and paid for the breakfast in the past, and he had a great suggestion about keeping the costs down. (we spent close to $5000 total last year for the room rental and food) The room rents for $10/week. And Todd pointed out that some guys have bought their own breakfast in the past.
So we suggest that each Church Member consider paying for your own breakfast and/or coffee. And then consider paying for the guy in front of you or behind you that may be new to the group or a non-church member. And if you would like to help with the room cost or want to donate to the Men's Ministry, you can use the APP to give an offering and designate it to the "Men's Ministry". Thank you for understanding and for your commitment to Lifeway!
I appreciate all of you and look forward to connecting more as a men's ministry this year!
I am praying for you and I believe in you!
-Pastor Bruce