Suzanne and I will be taking a much needed sabbatical this December and January. After 21 years of ministry, including two church plants, we need the down time to enjoy the unforced rhythms of grace. Don't worry--our stake is in the ground here and we will be back before you know it rested and ready to be part of the huge end-time harvest that is most assuredly on the way!
Our sabbatical rest will start this Sunday, Dec. 4th. I will be preaching this Saturday, Dec. 3rd, sharing from my heart some things the Lord's been doing in me and how I see this sabbatical in light of the bigger picture of what is happening with Blazing Fire and God's plans for the Bay Area. Please make it a point to be there this Saturday, December 3rd at Blazing Fire's worship service if you are able.
This sabbatical is truly a gift from the Blazing Fire family to us! We can't take this time away without your continued support financially. Any end of the year extra gift to Blazing Fire would be a huge blessing! And thank you, ahead of time, for remembering to bring Suzanne and myself before the Lord, asking him to refresh, restore and renew us during this time away.
All of the life-giving ministries of Blazing Fire Church, inlcuding our Saturday night Blazing FIre worship services will continue without missing a beat! Our amazing Elder team is all set to continue providing pastoral care. The Blazing Fire Church phone number (925-997-5774) will still be functional and Pastor Russ Fochler will be receiving the calls. Any e-mails sent to me or Suzanne will not be read until our return on February 1st. You can reach anyone on the elder team via e-mail. Go to this link to see their e-mail addresses:
Our sabbatical rest will start this Sunday, Dec. 4th. I will be preaching this Saturday, Dec. 3rd, sharing from my heart some things the Lord's been doing in me and how I see this sabbatical in light of the bigger picture of what is happening with Blazing Fire and God's plans for the Bay Area. Please make it a point to be there this Saturday, December 3rd at Blazing Fire's worship service if you are able.
This sabbatical is truly a gift from the Blazing Fire family to us! We can't take this time away without your continued support financially. Any end of the year extra gift to Blazing Fire would be a huge blessing! And thank you, ahead of time, for remembering to bring Suzanne and myself before the Lord, asking him to refresh, restore and renew us during this time away.
All of the life-giving ministries of Blazing Fire Church, inlcuding our Saturday night Blazing FIre worship services will continue without missing a beat! Our amazing Elder team is all set to continue providing pastoral care. The Blazing Fire Church phone number (925-997-5774) will still be functional and Pastor Russ Fochler will be receiving the calls. Any e-mails sent to me or Suzanne will not be read until our return on February 1st. You can reach anyone on the elder team via e-mail. Go to this link to see their e-mail addresses:
http://www.blazingfire.org/meet.htm
Again, I will say much more when I share this Saturday night, so please join us.
We love and appreciate you all!
Brent & Suzanne
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