A Closing Out of 2024
A Year of Blessings: Reflecting on God's Faithfulness in Our Church and Community
As we close out another year, it’s hard not to be filled with gratitude for the many ways God has worked in and through our church and community. This year has been one of incredible growth, service, and transformation, and we are humbled to witness the continued faithfulness of our God. From the tireless work of those serving in our Food Pantry and Hospitality ministries to the exciting development of a new youth facility, it’s clear that God’s hand has been guiding and blessing the steps we take together in the mission, To Know Jesus and Make Him Known. With hearts full of praise, we take this opportunity to reflect on the abundant mercies we’ve experienced and to look forward with anticipation to 2025.
One of the most inspiring aspects of this year has been the unwavering commitment of our church family to serve those in need. Our Food Pantry continues to be a beacon of hope in the community, providing food, household products and prayer to families facing hardships. Volunteers have poured out their time and energy, every week, ensuring that each individual and family be greeted with love and dignity. In addition, a new opportunity showed up for many of our teams to love on and serve the kids in Jamestown. Many of our missions partners were visited, served and supported by staff, youth teams and many of you! Whether through events, trips, pantry services or simply offering a kind word and a welcoming smile on Sundays, the generosity and compassion poured out locally and globally displayed by you have been a testament to Christ’s love in action.
This year also saw the exciting beginnings of a project that has been close to our hearts for some time ... literally, years! The construction of our new youth facility has not only begun but is more and more complete each week. It’s hard to overstate how significant this is—not only for the faith being built up in our church but for the future of the next generation. This new space will provide a safe, welcoming environment for our young people to gather, learn, and grow. As the walls go up, we are reminded of the foundation already laid in the lives of so many of our youth. We’re grateful for the many hands that have contributed to this project ... and when we say, many, we mean hundreds!!
Our children’s programs have also been a source of joy and growth this year. From Sunday and Monday PM programs to Vacation Bible School and summer camp at Hume Lake, we have seen our Kids Ministry thrive! It’s been amazing to witness the enthusiasm with which our kids are embracing their faith, and we are thankful for the dedicated leaders and volunteers who pour into their lives week after week. Through creative lessons, worship, and activities, these programs are planting seeds that will bear fruit for years to come.
As we reflect on the year, we are reminded that all of these blessings come from the abundant mercy of our Heavenly Father. It’s been His provision, His grace, and His love that have sustained us through every challenge and celebration. We are in awe of how He has used our church to be a light in this community, and we trust that He will continue to lead us in the year ahead. As we look to the future, we do so with hearts full of hope, knowing that God has great plans in store for each of us.
In closing, we want to take this moment to thank God for His faithful presence throughout this year, and to thank each one of you for your dedication to the mission, To Know Jesus and Make Him Known. We are a family, united in Christ, and we have seen the power of that unity in thousands of ways in 2024. As we step into the new year, our prayer is that it will be a year of continued growth, service, and blessing for everyone in our church and community. May we all continue to walk in His grace and peace, and may 2025 be a year filled with even more opportunities to serve, love, and glorify God in all that we do. Wishing you a blessed and fruitful new year ahead!
The SBC Staff Team
As we close out another year, it’s hard not to be filled with gratitude for the many ways God has worked in and through our church and community. This year has been one of incredible growth, service, and transformation, and we are humbled to witness the continued faithfulness of our God. From the tireless work of those serving in our Food Pantry and Hospitality ministries to the exciting development of a new youth facility, it’s clear that God’s hand has been guiding and blessing the steps we take together in the mission, To Know Jesus and Make Him Known. With hearts full of praise, we take this opportunity to reflect on the abundant mercies we’ve experienced and to look forward with anticipation to 2025.
One of the most inspiring aspects of this year has been the unwavering commitment of our church family to serve those in need. Our Food Pantry continues to be a beacon of hope in the community, providing food, household products and prayer to families facing hardships. Volunteers have poured out their time and energy, every week, ensuring that each individual and family be greeted with love and dignity. In addition, a new opportunity showed up for many of our teams to love on and serve the kids in Jamestown. Many of our missions partners were visited, served and supported by staff, youth teams and many of you! Whether through events, trips, pantry services or simply offering a kind word and a welcoming smile on Sundays, the generosity and compassion poured out locally and globally displayed by you have been a testament to Christ’s love in action.
This year also saw the exciting beginnings of a project that has been close to our hearts for some time ... literally, years! The construction of our new youth facility has not only begun but is more and more complete each week. It’s hard to overstate how significant this is—not only for the faith being built up in our church but for the future of the next generation. This new space will provide a safe, welcoming environment for our young people to gather, learn, and grow. As the walls go up, we are reminded of the foundation already laid in the lives of so many of our youth. We’re grateful for the many hands that have contributed to this project ... and when we say, many, we mean hundreds!!
Our children’s programs have also been a source of joy and growth this year. From Sunday and Monday PM programs to Vacation Bible School and summer camp at Hume Lake, we have seen our Kids Ministry thrive! It’s been amazing to witness the enthusiasm with which our kids are embracing their faith, and we are thankful for the dedicated leaders and volunteers who pour into their lives week after week. Through creative lessons, worship, and activities, these programs are planting seeds that will bear fruit for years to come.
As we reflect on the year, we are reminded that all of these blessings come from the abundant mercy of our Heavenly Father. It’s been His provision, His grace, and His love that have sustained us through every challenge and celebration. We are in awe of how He has used our church to be a light in this community, and we trust that He will continue to lead us in the year ahead. As we look to the future, we do so with hearts full of hope, knowing that God has great plans in store for each of us.
In closing, we want to take this moment to thank God for His faithful presence throughout this year, and to thank each one of you for your dedication to the mission, To Know Jesus and Make Him Known. We are a family, united in Christ, and we have seen the power of that unity in thousands of ways in 2024. As we step into the new year, our prayer is that it will be a year of continued growth, service, and blessing for everyone in our church and community. May we all continue to walk in His grace and peace, and may 2025 be a year filled with even more opportunities to serve, love, and glorify God in all that we do. Wishing you a blessed and fruitful new year ahead!
The SBC Staff Team
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