Lorenzo Pablo

It is always encouraging to see members make meals and give brief phone calls to other members that are sick or are in some sort of need- as a body these are things we should do. However, this past year I've seen people mourn and cry with those that are hurting, rejoice, praise, and laugh with those celebrating, and encourage, pray, and help one another spiritually, mentally, and physically that needed it. We have shared the Gospel with the lost and chased and loved on those that were straying away. Members of the Commons Church exemplify community. It has been an honor these past years to be part of such a loving community who personifies Christ's love to His creation. Personally, the church got to witness the relationship between Claire and I grow into a marriage while getting prayer along every step of the way, and emotional and physical support through our dating, engagement and wedding. There may be more people and the atmosphere may feel a little different from last year but the core and heartbeat of the Commons Church remains the same- to love others just as Christ loves us. My hopes are that our community continues to grow by reaching out and discipling our neighborhood, city, and the world to our first love, Jesus Christ.