A few days ago I posted my thanks for Imago Dei Church, who has become my family in one short year. Blessings upon blessing they are. Today, as I sit reading an exciting book about Baptist history (no, you don’t sense sarcasm there;)), I find myself thinking of FITP. I would be remissed to not give thanks for my family known as Fellowship In The Pass Church. They have a special place in my heart and I will always hold them near. You may be thinking “Why does baptist history make you think of FITP?” Well let me explain…
Fellowship in the Pass Church is the family I joined when I came to know the Lord. They knew me, loved me, and shared the gospel with me long before I was a Christian but once I came to know the Lord, I truly became a part of them. The teaching I received from our pastors and elders, as well as the truth in love I received from so many was pivotal in my personal growth as a Christian. I learned about baptism, the Lord’s supper, church discipline and so much more from this church family and I believe what I learned was extremely Biblical. They do their best to live in a way that pleases the Lord and to be a Biblical model of the church. As I continue in this seminary season, I realize more and more how the leadership of the pastors and elders at FITP was a gift. To have Godly men seeking to do the Lord’s will no matter what the circumstance is not always the norm. I pray this NEVER changes. May they always stand on the Word of God and have men who will lead them in the Way.
So as I sit here and learn about history of the church, ministry, and ordinances I am giving thanks for Fellowship in the Pass Church. They are evidence of God’s grace in mine and my family’s life. I sure do miss them.
I love you FITP!