Element community - To kick off our series of blog posts on what God has done in our midst in the Element community, here's a post from Leadership Team member Damian Marta...We hope you're having a great week!
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I have been part of the element community basically since the doors opened. I have seen this community comprised of different faces at different times. However, some things have always remained consistent. The values have never changed. The desire to help bring people closer to God has never weakened. And that is why I knew that element was the place for me.
Over the years, some of my greatest friendships were fostered in the element community. People who I consider to be like brothers and sisters (family away from home) have come to be a part of my life through this community. Years ago, I would've never considered the possibility of my pastor also being one of my best friends. I have seen all of these people pour into each other at various times for various reasons. I remember when I was preparing for my trip to Germany to undergo treatment for my Muscular Dystrophy. This community rallied around me in my time of need and supported me in many ways. The most powerful of which was prayer.
As the people of this community transition to new seasons in their lives, my prayers are also with them. I pray that they focus on what is truly important in this life. It's all about our lord and savior Jesus Christ. It is all about what he did for us by wiping away our sins for all eternity. It's all about the gift he gave us. It's a gift that can't be taken away by anyone. It is a gift that will last for eternity. Literally! How powerful is that?! How life-changing is that?! It's something that we can hang our hat on! :-)
- Damian Marta
Saturday, January 14, 2012
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