Sep. 21, 2025

It’s Community Impact Sunday!  This week we will look at the story of the Israelites when the arrived in Babylon for 70 years of exile.  Sounds strange for a Community Impact Sunday, right?  But it’s the message God has for His people when they land there that speaks to our theme for the day.  No matter where God places us or calls us, God wants us to ENGAGE!  In fact, at one point he even says to His people in exile: “Seek the welfare of the city where I send you and pray to the Lord for its welfare… for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” (v.7).  At times, the people wanted to look for an exit strategy to their circumstances, but God reminded them to engage right where they were at -  for the city’s welfare, and in doing so one would find their own well-being.  It the city thrives where God’s people are, God’s people will thrive.  But that thriving comes when God’s people engage in prayer and daily life to impact the city’s well-being.  From there God works out His purposes for all us (v.11).  Looking forward to a great day this coming Sunday!  Invite your neighbors and friends to be a part of this special day!