"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile."

Mother Teresa

Dear friends:

St. Valentine was a minister in the Roman Empire who reached out to help persecuted Christians and gave his life trying to help others.

Jesus said, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." How can we open our hearts to those with whom we disagree? How can we listen to those whose perspective is different, perhaps because their life experience, from our own?

In this month with heart stickers, chocolates, flowers, and greeting cards proclaiming love, may we as Christians share our love by the things we do and by the words we speak. We look around and see such a broken and fragmented world. Politics, race, economics, social issues, and oh so many other things cause us to draw lines and boundaries to separate us from one another.

One of our members brought me one of those signs that says, "Be Kind." One woman created this very simple sign to raise and that we can make a difference by our own simple acts of kindness. Who is that person who needs love and kindness? Who do you see who seems alone? How can you bring a smile to someone else's face with your kindness?

Shalom,

Cindy     

 

 

FINANCIAL PEACH UNIVERSITY GROUP COURSE at BACC (DOC)

Are you ready to take control of your money?
Classes start, Monday, February 3, 2020 (6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a nine-lesson course designed to help you build a budget, dump debt, grow your wealth, and leave money stress behind! Each lesson, taught by Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts, is based on biblical wisdom and common sense. In your FPU group, you’ll be motivated and encouraged by others just like you! When you sign up for FPU, you’ll get your member workbook and one free year of Financial Peace Membership, with access to exclusive online tools to help you on your journey. Contact the church office at 804-272-6228 for more info. You can sign-up here: https://www.fpu.com/1108855.

Coordinators: Chris & Leah Harrison
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, Bon Air Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact Info: worship@baccdoc.org
Start Date: Monday, February 3, 2020, 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. - 9 week course
Cost: $99.00 - Your purchase includes access to Financial Peace Membership FREE for one year!