The Rock God Gave Tuesday Night

You Can't Follow God's Voice if you're not listening...

Dear StoneBridge Family,

Last night, as Patti and I were driving to our VBS meeting, my phone rang. On the other end was a Christian businessman I've known for many years. After a brief greeting, he got right to the point.

"Mike, our executive team met, and we've approved a $15,000 gift to StoneBridge."

For a moment, I was speechless.

He didn't know all the details of what we've been facing. He wasn't aware of the many conversations, prayers, concerns, and hopes that have filled these past months. He simply knew that our church had experienced some challenges and that God had placed us on their hearts.

As I reflected on that conversation, my mind immediately went to Joshua.

For several weeks, we've been talking about "Jordan Moments"—those times when God calls His people to move forward even when the path ahead seems uncertain.

The Jordan didn't part until the priests stepped into the water.

God didn't reveal every detail. He simply asked His people to trust Him for the next step.

This gift doesn't solve every challenge, but it is a powerful reminder that God is working even when we cannot yet see the full picture. Sometimes the light God provides is only enough to take the next step.

There are signs of His activity among us. 

We have 20 children sponsored for VBS, and we're only beginning to spread the word. We are praying for the chance to love on 50 kiddo's. Over 20 different families have visited in the past 10 weeks. I hear stories of God working. Seeds are being planted. God is at work.

So let me encourage you: Keep showing up.    Keep praying.    Keep serving.     Keep trusting.

The God who has brought us this far will not abandon us now.  Thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you for believing in what God is doing. Thank you for continuing to take the next step.

A check is coming. A visible “rock” as we talked about Sunday that bears testimony for us to simply say "Look and see what the Lord has done."

With a Heart full of Gratitude and Hope!

Pastor Mike

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