Frank and to the Point

PUBLISHED IN THE EVANGEL // October 9, 2006

Pastor Frank Lewis

Thanks for your enthusiasm in embracing the Building Bridges Mission Challenge! During our Awareness Phase, we looked at the biblical foundation for our mission statement through a series of sermons. Testimonies from members helped us see the relevance of the mission statement as it is put into practice. A Sunday School lesson gave us a chance to dig even deeper into the challenge. Now, as we prayerfully consider our part, the Commitment Phase begins this Sunday.

Sunday, October 15, is our Building Bridges Commitment Day. I hope you will be present to worship, travel to the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge, pray for our city, and celebrate with your church family during our fellowship lunch at the Gaylord Entertainment Center (lunch is free to all church members and guests). You will want to be present for the special announcement that will be made during our luncheon.

Our goal during the Commitment Phase is to have every member of First Baptist Nashville participate in a tangible expression of support for the Building Bridges Mission Challenge. The Commitment Card has been carefully prepared to help members express their personal support—spiritually, physically, and financially—as we prepare for the Implementation Phase of Building Bridges which begins January 2007.

These are great days for our congregation. Let’s do everything we can to be positive, to strengthen the fellowship, and most importantly, to build bridges of hope to those around us.

I’ll see you at the Bridge!