“Wait, is it ok if I take a selfie to send to my daughters?”

Bryan Bywater

I had “the blue light special” on my scalp last week… that’s what my dermatologist calls the chemical peel with the blue light he uses to kill pre-cancerous lesions. I shared with the PA about street preaching and how it’s hard on bald heads…On the ride up in the elevator I got into a conversation with a woman and ended up praying over her and we both missed our floors as the Holy Spirit filled us with awe….

… all places, all times, all people… let’s pack the bus together for The Lord!

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Served: ~65
Last week's leaders: Geoff, Benson, Curtis
Next week's leaders: Bryan
Next week's preacher: Bryan
Last week's: nada
Next week’s: New Street Church Lanyards

Looking Ahead

Service

With the Hartford Marathon taking place, we decided to downsize a bit. Fitting all we needed into my pickup truck I headed Downtown. As I drove, I prayed God would make a way through the traffic and road closures. Listening to a random podcast it began "Fear not for I am with you". On reaching Hartford the ramp was backed up. I sat stuck in traffic waiting as the light went through a few cycles. I realized all traffic was turning left but Town Hall was straight ahead. Reaching the light much to my surprise the road straight ahead was open and completely empty not only that the HPD had just removed the barricade a block ahead onto Main St., I rolled in with less traffic than the typical Saturday. It wasn't the Red Sea but to me it might as well have been.

At Town Hall I was greeted by Benson, Curtis and a few other faithful members. The set up went as a typical Saturday with everyone present jumping to help. It is so beautiful to see those with so little willing to give so much.

Later that day a gentleman who is living in a shelter told me

"I don't worry about myself I just want to give and help others".

With Main St. closed there was a beautiful stillness as I spoke on the Grace of God. Old school street preaching ( no PA system) it was awesome. With the Cross leaving our sin behind us, His grace and His love upon us, we can walk forward with confidence in becoming who He has called us to be.

Lunches were served as a beautiful Bride and Groom

took pictures with their wedding party on the steps of Town Hall.

I watched how tenderly and affectionately he held her, l

ooking at her with love as if she were the only one present.

I felt the eyes of our Lord looking at His Bride the Church with such love.

The wedding party returned on their way out

with a large tray of muffins and pastries to share with us.

This act of kindness was well received and another example of individuals thoughtfulness willing to help as they cross social lines to do what they could.

As I left the city Saturday I was overcome with joy as the podcast continued "I will make a way where there is no way" "I am with you always"

-b

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From the Community Churches

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink;

or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

Matthew 6:25-27

We did not have any community church services last week, but The Body of Christ worshipped the Father when a friend dropped off food for lunch downtown. For decades our front steps have been the drop off point for so many gifts. It fills my heart to roll into the driveway to see the “offering steps” full!

The Clairbridge Community Church @ Brookdale/Chatfield

The Community Church at Brookdale/Chatfield

The Farmington Station Community Church

The River Ridge Community Church

The West Hartford Health and Rehab Community Church

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Bryan
Street Church Administrator & Volunteer Coordinator
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