Jesus finished some of his teachings and parables with a command for his followers to “go and do likewise”. When he washed the disciples feet at the last supper he told them they should follow his example of servant leadership…they should “go and do likewise”. When he told the parable of the good Samaritan he told his listeners they should go and do like the good Samaritan did…loving our neighbors as an outflow of our love for God. As Christians we claim the name of Jesus and are called to literally follow his examples. Jesus said the greatest commandment is loving God and the second is loving others. His final instructions to his followers were to go and make disciples (followers). In other words, the most important things in life, according to Jesus, are loving God, loving others, and sharing the love of God with others. Elevation Church is founded on these basic principles of Christianity and we strive to live them out daily and lead others to do the same.
We have organized two great opportunities for people in our community - Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lewisville and surrounding areas - to “go and do likewise”. We will love our neighbors and share the love of God this Saturday April 28 with the Breaking Bread ministry as we serve meals to some of Denton County’s less fortunate souls at Singing Oaks Church in Denton. If you would like to participate in this incredible outpouring and help meet both the physical and spiritual needs of some hurting, hungry people please email pastortodd@elevationchurchtx.org and I will send you all the details.
Saturday May 5 we are partnering with the Town of Flower Mound to help put on KidFish, a fun family oriented event at Rheudasil Park. The park’s pond is stocked with lots of extra hungry catfish for the event and kids are encouraged to fish for fun and prizes. Elevation Church will give away free water bottles and candy, host a ladder golf game, and lend a hand to any kids or adults not familiar with fishing. Email me at pastortodd@elevationchurchtx.org for more info and to take advantage of a great chance to love your neighbors!
I cannot wait to see how God will use us as His hands and feet in these two awesome events. Let’s follow Jesus together…let’s “go and do likewise!”