I’ll never forget this moment that happened about 3 years ago. I hit “play” on the answering machine and listened to the message my mom had left. Her first two words were “Happy Anniversary”. My blood instantly drained from my face. I knew Alicia was behind me and I slowly glanced down and checked the date on my watch. Yep. July 28. Exactly 16 years to the day since we said our “I do’s”. Embarrassed and ashamed I slowly turned to face my beautiful, but surely hurt, bride. To my surprise and relief, the color had drained from her face too! Praise the Lord…she had forgotten too!!
This past Sunday we had a service dedicated to remembering! We paused our normal routines and schedule’s to celebrate our church’s 25th Anniversary! We remembered all that God has done in the life of CBF over 25 years, recommited to living by His grace in the present, and thanked Him for all He’s going to do in our future.
Hebrews 13:8 says that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Thanks to God and to all of you who were here to help celebrate all that God has done, is doing, and will do through CBF. And a special word of thanks for all of you who came together in common commitment to Christ 25 years ago and launched this beautiful congregation of the body of Christ!
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