Transitions - Week 3 - Bryan Spala
Posted by Nic Colgrove | Labels: Transitions | Posted On Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 12:03 AM
For the 3rd week of the study, we had Bryan Spala come talk to us. Bryan is a leader in the church and has been for several years. His heart to take care of his "Neighbors" is apparent in his personal actions of ministry. He has taken a strong lead in the Church's Back-Pack program.
The wisdom and challenges that Bryan gave us seemed to be directly related to his testimony. The lesson to "Take Care of Your Neighbors" was something that was very clear to him growing up. As well, the different groups and organizations helped lead Bryan to a deeper connection and walk of faith. It is no surprise that Bryan's words would reflect these milestones in his life.
I think we can all learn a little bit from Bryan's example of caring.. and loving for those around us. His heart definitely is the "Heart of Jesus."
For further reading, Bryan gave us a reference to the book "I am 3rd" by Gale Sayers. It's built off the premise "God is first, others are second, I am third." I haven't read the book but it does sound interesting.
Through the evening, Bryan gave us a very specific set of challenges. Each of these I would like to share:
The wisdom and challenges that Bryan gave us seemed to be directly related to his testimony. The lesson to "Take Care of Your Neighbors" was something that was very clear to him growing up. As well, the different groups and organizations helped lead Bryan to a deeper connection and walk of faith. It is no surprise that Bryan's words would reflect these milestones in his life.
I think we can all learn a little bit from Bryan's example of caring.. and loving for those around us. His heart definitely is the "Heart of Jesus."
For further reading, Bryan gave us a reference to the book "I am 3rd" by Gale Sayers. It's built off the premise "God is first, others are second, I am third." I haven't read the book but it does sound interesting.Through the evening, Bryan gave us a very specific set of challenges. Each of these I would like to share:
- Challenge: Get Involved in Church Groups
- Get involved, and take advantage of the classes and groups that are offered in the church. Promise Keepers/Beth Moore Studies/Financial Peace/etc. Just become involved. During the process you will learn about the primary subject, but there is a good chance that you will learn a lot more about the people around you. Maybe it will spark an interest. Either way, it will help you grow.
- Challenge: Get Into People's Lives
- Show compassion and treat people how you want to be treated. To even offer to pray for people is a common show of love and respect. Even among people we would generally consider "non-christian" it is accepting. People are more accepting of it than we would think. Show people respect. Ask how they are doing.
The Holy Spirit will provide you with the opportunities to share. God will do the work, you just have to be ready to invite people to church.
- Challenge: Trust in God
- Bryan gave us the verse in Luke 1:37 "For no word from God shall be void of power" as one of our closing statements. It speaks volumes to me as a constant reminder to trust that when God's plan is spoken, you know it cannot be void of his everlasting power.
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