1082 Kirkland Ave

Doxa introduced her first public service as a 1082 Kirkland Avenue Renton, WA 98059 resident today and a good amount of people showed up to hear Pastor Brian proclaim the gospel! I was pretty encouraged by the fact that there were quite a few people who I’d not known previously to Doxa’s existence. It was nice to have a positive experience with church attendance as I’m usually bummed by the outcome of our efforts. My efforts, even, weren’t fruitful; I invited people who I’ve come to greatly care for and no one came. Though it’s painful to know that my friends aren’t responsive to the thing for which I hope for them I was so gladdened to hear Pastor Brian speak so beautifully about Jesus to the people God picked out to hear. I've been praying for them; I've been hopeful (some times more than others; discouragement comes and goes) in my desire for them to come to Doxa and to believe these truths that Brian revealed. Jake’s coworkers, in particular, have been on my mind throughout the day since having endured a church service with them. I hope for their hearts to be softened to the wonderful realities that God’s been so gracious to reveal. Jake said that one of his coworkers that came could repeat everything that Bri said. First, I’m incredibly impressed and envious of his wicked memory. Also, I’m prayerful that the gospel becomes that which compels him unto repentance in his desire to live in pursuit of God’s glory. I would love so much for him to come to Doxa and grow with us.

I have such hope for Renton. I love Doxa Community Church so much and today was such a lovely morning to see God’s church be embraced by some people who’d have never have known us if it weren’t for Doxa. I hope that He continues to bring people together as we’re incapable to do so ourselves.