Dear LFP Family and Friends,
Many of you have followed closely the updates from our One Parish One Prisoner ministry as we have journeyed with our releasing friend. In a future worship gathering members of our team will give a more personal update. But here are some things we are celebrating, considering and praying about:
As a congregation we reached our goal and raised over $6,400 for our "Roll Away the Stones" fund. This fund is being put to use as the OPOP team is helping her prepare for Work Release and get needed clothing and supplies as she prepares for the transfer.
She is slated to transition into work release on December 3. This is an important step! One to be praying for, especially for all of the feelings and thoughts for her that come from not knowing what things will really be like.
It's important to recognize that this is still substantially a form of incarceration. Two key developments here though are: first, that she can apply and work outside of the residence facility; and second, that members of our team will be able to visit her more frequently!
Please keep her in your prayers.
Also, pray that the members of the OPOP team will continue to grow in our commitment to each other, grow in our understanding of what it takes to be raised like Lazarus out of the prison system, and grow in our friendship and accompaniment with her in this season.
Because of your faithful and generous support and commitment to LFPPC in this season -- with your gifts of time, passion, skill and financial resources -- this is just one way that we are seeing God "Coming Home" in our midst.
This weekend we finish up the message series on Coming Home: Welcoming the God Who Draws Near and enjoy another time of the Lord's Supper. We also get a look back at the history of LFPPC as part of our ongoing celebration. Next weekend we hear from Tanya Amador of Corner of Love ministries and celebrate a baptism!
See you soon!
With joy in the journey,
Jeff
Lead Pastor