As we enter this Legacy season, our desire is simple: to see the best brought out in every one of us. We are called to walk by faith and be stretched by faith, so that together, we can impact our world.
At Arena Church, our heartbeat is to Go and Grow, Love and Serve. This mission only moves forward when we “get skin in the game.” We aren’t called to watch from the sidelines; we are invited onto the field of action—praying, serving, and giving. To truly change our communities, both locally and globally, we must live out the hallmarks of the Christian life: Faith, Surrender, and Obedience, all rooted in love.
“In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” – 1 Peter 1:6-7
A few years ago, to celebrate 30 years of marriage, I bought a new gold wedding ring. I knew it was genuine 9-carat gold because of the tiny hallmark stamped Into the back. That stamp provided the verification; it proved the ring was authentic and real.
In the same way, the Christian life is tested and proven authentic through our faith, surrender, and obedience amidst the trials of life. As we step into this Legacy season, we are recommitting to a life marked by a love that is expressed through action.
The question for each of us to bring to God is: “What would You have me give and pledge in this season?”
Kristian Thorpe
Senior Pastor
When we take steps of faith in our giving, we are stretched and in that stretching, we grow. when we commit together, it is truly amazing to see what god accomplishes through every person playing their part.
You can give weekly, monthly, annually or in whatever frequency you would like but please ensure when you give that you clearly mark on the envelope or on your online payment “LEGACY” so that we can ensure this money is restricted for this purpose. The easiest way to give is to set up a standing order if you are able.
Account: Arena Church
Sort Code: 40-25-29
Account No: 61477196
Reference: LEGACY
What’s the point of dreaming small?
If you’re going to dream, dream big!
Will you dream with me?
But will you also sow with me?
Me, my family and our team have sown financially and sacrificially as have so many others. Will you continue to do so, but will others arise who may have not done so before? You may be new to Arena, may have recently given your life to Jesus but will you help us with this great mission?