Connections Church

Several news stories in the past few weeks have pointed out the great joy and unity that has been on display during the World Cup this year.   There are prayer circles, faith testimonies, and fans from multiple countries singing songs like, “Country Roads” by John Denver.  

How wonderful when fans can unite over shared loves!

This reminds me of my trip to Ethiopia in 2014.  Several leaders from my church in New Mexico visited the  facilities of  “Yezelalem Minch”.   Yezelalem Minch served orphaned children in Addis Ababba, Ethiopia through many different ministries.  We were blessed to be their partners.  

I will never forget going to an Evangelical Ethiopian church with our host families.  We didn’t understand their language but yet we did understand their joyous worship.   We felt a common unity together over our shared love for Jesus.

In Ephesians 4:3, Paul says, “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”    One way we can keep the unity of the Spirit is to remind ourselves that we share a love for Jesus!

 - Pastor Rob Byker

Last Christmas, many members of our Connections family participated in our Giving Trees project to support ministry opportunities in India and Nepal. One of those ministries is a small Christian school in Nepal led by Hannah, the sister of Connections member Elizabeth Kipgen.

We are excited to share an update on how your generosity has impacted the school and the children it serves. Through your gifts and prayers, the ministry has been able to make meaningful improvements to its learning environment and expand opportunities for students.

We are also grateful to report that Hannah has safely returned home to Nepal and resumed her ministry responsibilities. Elizabeth recently shared a video update and letter of thanks from Hannah which can be found on our website.

Belong
Belonging starts with feeling at home. Whether you’re just getting connected or have been walking with us for a while, you’re known, valued and supported.

Connect
We connect with God and one another through weekly worship, centered on Christ. As we gather we’re reminded we belong to something greater, together.

Grow
We grow through relationships by walking together in groups, serving alongside each other and joining in community events to build faith and friendship.

Reflect
Faith moves us outward. We reflect God’s love by meeting the needs in our church and community through hands-on service and ministry partnerships.

We are so grateful for this day which has been full of laughter, love, and some very good food!
Thank you to everyone who brought a dish to share and for the lovely gifts to celebrate Jonah and Ally's new baby.