Posts by Billy Arnold (Page 11)
A Word of Encouragement from Pastor Billy
Dear LifeWay Family, I find it interesting that our winter series through Acts 8-15 was all about “uncharted territory.” The early church was faced with challenges that were theological in nature, and that involved the upheaval of social structure. The early church in Jerusalem was at first a “happy and comfortable place” (see Acts 2:42-47 & 4:32-37), but overnight, their comfort was radically destroyed when Stephen, one of their deacons, was stoned to death. How did the church react? They ran…
March 6 — Coronavirus, Continued: An Update
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you by my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Earlier this week, I told you that we would communicate any new updates and responses that we have as a church family. Important perspective about concerns, anxiety and fear As Christians we must face the reality, the unknowns, and the fear of coronavirus with faith in…
March 3 – A Letter to the Church Regarding the Coronavirus
Dear LifeWay Church Family, We have all been bombarded by the news and events of the coronavirus, which is not only around the world, but obviously right here among us. I know this is of great concern to our community, and to many of you as well — rightly so. The church staff team met on Monday, March 2, to discuss what we felt was the most prudent way to address this illness in light of upcoming church events. Here is…