This is the first post on a blog intended to reflect and bless the life of the University Avenue Church of Christ in Austin, Texas. I have moved from Abilene to Austin, from University Church of Christ to University Avenue Church of Christ, from ACU to UT, from the five minute rush hour to the 90 minute gridlock... and all is well.
The University Avenue Church of Christ (UA in all other references) is a church with heritage and opportunity. A remarkable mix of folks make up its membership. The geographical position of the church facility and the dispersion of the members over the Austin metro area mean that the congregation can have a broad circle of influence in the area.
Like a physical heart, UA can sit in the center of the city and pump the blessings of the Kingdom of God into the city. It can help provide the energy for the city and help rid it of its poisons. All that is necessary is for the people of God to act as his people in this place. In the language of the day, this is a call to missional living. We at UA are invited into the ministry of God in Austin. We are not required to begin from scratch. God has had a long established love for the city. We are asked to love it as he does and join him in his work.
I am excited to be here. The challenges and opportunities are great. The power and presence of God is evident. Our need to be conduits of his grace and love is absolute. Bless all who are caught up in the work of God. Bless all who every morning desire only to be Christ in the world. Bless all who are clearing the brush and desolation from their hearts, so the Spirit can come and rule their lives.
God bless us all.
2 comments:
Wow. What an honor to be first! May the Kingdom come to UA and Austin beyond what you can think or imagine. Blessings my friend!
RMR
Someone has to be first. Welcome. And I agree with you. "On earth as it is in heaven."
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