When God Moves…

 

Normally, we would try to have a little devotional thought or highlight in this section of our prayer letter, but so much has happened these last two months that we are going to give quick highlights of what we have been up to, if you would like to skim, pay attention to the bold. So please excuse the change in our normal programming as we recount all the things that have happened below:

 

December Events with our Coffee Shop

 

We kicked off with our annual “Light Up Langford” event that with a starts at our coffee shop, a walk around our neighbourhood, and an end at the local pub. Each year, the community is encouraged to have their lights up by December 1st and turn them on collectively at 7pm for the event. We opened that evening per usual to offer hot chocolates discounted to those who braved the weather to look at the lights and be present in the community event. While the last several years have been packed with Christmas-light-pilgrims, this year (thanks to a storm coming through) we had only a handful come through. It was still a great time to have church volunteers alongside the staff with mutual encouragement.

 

Each Friday in December we had a special Christmas story time for kids right before we closed. Each week, someone brought a kids Christmas book to read and share. These ended up being very popular as we filled up each Friday with families.

 

On the 7th, we gathered for our Christmas gathering. This time we met at the Lothamer’s house, a family who are also missionaries here with us and who lead the Micro-Church that meets in their house on the other side of town. We sang some Christmas carols, had a Christmas quiz, shared food, and took some time to reflect on Jesus as the light who had come and is to come.

 

We also had our staff Christmas party for FLTR. We had a great time of doing secret Santa and reflecting on the year.

 

I led a special “Diving Deeper Lecture” about Christmas at FLTR. I covered why December 25th is the day we celebrate Christ’s birth, when it might have happened, and what a historical retelling of the nativity story would be.

 

Right before we closed FLTR for the Christmas holidays, we had a special story time for anyone who wanted to join. We talked about the Christmas story and had a bit of impromptu reader’s theatre.

 

At the end of the break, we did have a special FLTR Staff Reunion where people who had worked at FLTR any time in the past 9 years came. It was fun to see so many faces, many of whom are now regulars who come into FLTR as customers, join to reflect on what FLTR has meant to them. It was cool to see the impact that has lasted beyond employment of many of our teens into their adult years.

 

JANUARY

 

During the first week of January, Rachel’s niece Kara and her fried Victoria stayed with us. They are both attending a Bible school in Europe and wanted to visit England before their next semester started. It was especially touching for me to watch Rachel spend time with them in deep talks, Bible readings and discipling moments.

 

There were several moments throughout January where we had ministry moments and beginnings. After church one Sunday, Rachel and I ended up talking with one of our regulars who is an atheist about the Bible for several hours. I helped coordinate the start of two different men’s discipleship groups (I’m leading one and another guy from our church is leading the other). Rachel started a Bible study with a lady named Laura from the church. There is another church member wanted to start a Bible study in his local workplace. I am helping him in the beginning stages and encouraging him to lead it.

 

January is also our anniversary month. We are officially teenagers as we celebrated thirteen years of marriage. We spent the day in the best way for us: playing board games and eating at a fancy restaurant!

 

Talking about celebrations, since FLTR will be changing hands, we held our final Cocktail Party. The highlight of the night was when we had a round of toasts that started with Jeff Lothamer, one of the founders, who gave a little speech about why FLTR exists. He emphasized that the reason our community is impacted in such a positive way is due to the faith of those who work at FLTR. Then opening it up, it was great to hear from some of our regulars who shared how this space has been a safe place for them, the impact it has had, and how much it means to them that we have been here for the past 9 years.

 

As we move into February, it doesn’t seem like this movement is slowing down. We have both become more excited to serve as we see opportunities open for us and our church members. Thank you for your continued support and prayers as we venture into this year following where God has led and prepared

 

But wait, what is FLTR?

 

If you are new to our prayer letters or need a refresher on what is FLTR and how we are serving our community, lucky for you I recently made a video explaining exactly that! You can watch it here.

 

Financial Update

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Praise and Prayer Requests:

 

- Praise God for coming into his creation, taking on the form of a man.

 

- Praise God for a time of rest.

 

- Pray for the many upcoming opportunities we have this year. Pray for wisdom and discernment for us so that we join in with where were led not just what seems good to us alone.

 

- Pray for Shelbey’s application. Pray that he will be content no matter which outcome is given.

 

- Pray for a few housing situations happening to people in our church. One couple has been stuck selling their house, waiting for their buyer to get all of their paperwork done. Another is being evicted and is seeking to find a new place to live.

 

- Pray for FLTR as we come to a transition of ownership. There is a possibility of it being sold but no matter what, the church will no longer be the owners of the coffee shop come the end of February.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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