Puppy love
intense but relatively shallow romantic attachment
THE SIGNS OF ♡
– You can’t stop thinking about them
– You’re proud of them
– You even find their quirks attractive!
– Their traits start rubbing off on you
– It’s easy, even exciting, to plan for the future with them
– You’re thinking of introducing them to your family
– You enjoy more than their physical appearance
– You say the 3 big words: I Love You
– You prioritize spending time with them
– You’re willing to put in the effort
– Disagreements don’t make your feelings waver
– You feel their pain
– You feel safe
– Friends notice
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE THESE FEELINGS?
Jesus loved His church – Ephesians 5:25
He calls us to love His church – John 13:34
He calls us TO His church – 1 Corinthians 12:27
63% of our attenders were not attending church before coming to 29:11!
Makers Coffee
Fall Fam Fest
Summer Escape
A well and orchard in Romania
Repaired a well in Honduras
Paid for a sign for a feeding center in Mongolia
Paid for school for 60 kids in Myanmar
Sending toys to Appalachian Christmas Blessing – 8 years
Supporting Refuel Ministries that feeds relief workers
Annual Thanksgiving meal for a local safe house
We provide Christmas for 20+ local kids every year
Provided funds and labor to repair a vandalized church in Ensley
Provided labor and materials to remodel a church in Bullhead, SD
Various food, diaper, socks, homeless supplies drives
Supported missionaries in Italy, Romania, Laos and helped launch a church in Fairhope
Deck stairs, wheelchair ramp, bathroom floor, tornado relief, teacher grants, numerous benevolence of groceries, power bills, etc!
* How could I not love this church!!!
Love is about commitment, it’s a choice, a decision – commit somewhere!
Spouses commit to forever
Families commit from the heart, it isn’t even up for discussion
Attend, disciple, share, relieve, protect, give, support, serve, pray.
You know, all the things you do for those you love!
Church 29:11 