Through much prayer, discussion, and the approval and affirmation with elders and members of Veritas, we are excited to move forward with and celebrate a number of leadership transitions!
Our volunteers get to the building hours early to set up a full worship band and enough curtains and coffee equipment to welcome over 250 people, along with an excellent kids space where we shepherd over 70 kids to love and follow Jesus. As exhausting as it can be to set up and tear down every week, it is beautiful to see a church family where the norm has become for people to serve and not just consume.
At the beginning of the Lion King, as Simba is born, there is the famous moment where all the animals of the Pride Land gather together for the presentation ceremony. Rafiki holds up the young cub for all to see and celebrate. It’s a powerful moment that sums up what every new parent wants to do with their baby, to hold them high for all to see and marvel. As Veritas celebrates baby dedications, each new baby in our church family will be held before the congregation; but a baby dedication is not a presentation ceremony.
Pastor Wes Thompson reflects on discipleship in this devotional called “Summer Reflections.” Last Sunday evening, in the middle of the worship gathering, I stood in the back of the sanctuary wondering why I was a pastor.
There has been a whirlwind of activity happening in Columbus. Check out this video to hear Pastor Nick Nye summarize what’s been going on and how we can continue serving our city.
While is a blessing to allow parents to participate in worship gatherings, it is not the exclusive goal of Veritas Kids. It’s not about babysitting. It’s about gospel transformation.
She Has A Name, launched out of Veritas about four years ago, is stepping into new territory that begs attention in the anti-human trafficking community—job readiness for survivors.