Seeing the Fruit of Labor

Ministry, teaching, and other professions that involve working with students are both life-giving and challenging. It is an incredible feeling to see your work and passion imprinted upon another human being. Unfortunately, I find that it is often difficult to see the fruit of one’s labor in this type of environment. Something a student learns in youth group, in a classroom, on the field, or on stage might not be visible until months, years, or decades later. Similarly, the time, energy, and life a parent pours into their children may not become evident until years later.

Our Kingdom Investment work has been life-changing for both its intended recipients as well as FCC. We have been blessed, not only by engaging in this work but also by seeing the fruit of our labor. In a couple of weeks, we have an opportunity to see some of the fruit of our Kingdom Investment work. Our most recent Kingdom Investment work has gone towards the launch of Love In Action’s Community Co-op. This will be a place for clients of LIA to receive high-quality food that would otherwise be out of reach, education on living skills and financial literacy, as well as social connections that help mitigate the effects of poverty. On Saturday, November 4, the community is invited to come to an Open House to celebrate the opening of LIA’s Community Co-op. The Open House will take place at 1500 S Despelder St. in Grand Haven from 1-3 pm. If you have a free afternoon, I encourage you to go and see the beautiful space LIA has created and experience the joy that comes with seeing the fruit of our church’s Kingdom Investment work.