PoC

Loving the current sermon series on the Beattitudes.

Today we learned that our friend Tom is moving across the country this week!
We've known Tom since we started attending Bloomington 1st church almost right after we moved to Illinois in 2001...so for almost 18 years he has been a friend to us.
Almost 5 years ago, Tom lost his precious wife and our sweet friend Lorrie. We all miss her so much.    And now we will miss Tom!

Tom and Lorrie were part of the first LifeGroup we were in, many years ago, when the kids were little.  Their 3 kids are now grown and live in the Carolinas, Arizona, and here in Central Illinois.  Tom was recently interviewed in a church service about forgiveness, and explained why he is moving across the country.  It's beautiful to see God working in his life.

Also, today it was announced that Lisa and Mark will be the campus pastors for the Mahomet church.  They were part of our first life group too!  They have both lived in Bloomington all their lives, but will be moving to the parsonage at the Mahomet church and restoring it.  So excited for them!!!

This happened at youth group today...not exactly sure what kind of game this was, but it looks like Sylvia was all in!