The O'Briens

YEAR #2!

As Commons Church nears its 2nd anniversary and Kristen is, again, compiling stories from church members and families regarding how Commons has touched their lives (and the lives of others), I sit here at my computer with so many thoughts whirling through my brain.

It’s been another interesting, challenging, blessed and unbelievable year at Commons Church.

This year has gifted us with newly adopted Congo babies, our first Commons wedding, many new Commons Church members and several individuals coming to Christ through baptism.

Each Sunday there are new faces in the crowd. Some have heard of us through mutual friends, some of them have simply stopped in out of curiosity from seeing “Commons Church” signs outside Sue Crouch Intermediate, and some have received flyers on their doors regarding block parties, Easter and/or Christmas celebrations. God continues to bless our church with new faces and new friendships.

Over the past year, we’ve seen some of our regular members leave our church family to pursue promising career opportunities outside of Fort Worth. While they may not be here with us in person, their friendship and place in Commons Church will never be forgotten.

Sean and I have personally faced a multitude of challenges this past year. We honestly admit that we feel we never would have “made it through” these hardships if not for our Commons Church family. The never-ending prayers, understanding, support and love showered upon us from all different directions is immeasurable.

If someone were to ask me to describe our church in one word, it would be: FAMILY.

We accept each other “as is” … and without judgment. We openly admit that we are ALL broken and fall short of God’s grace. And we, together, help each other be better people, better Christians, and better in life.

So, how has Commons Church touched our lives? In every possible way.

Sean, Brody, Erin and I are different people since becoming “Commoners” … and it has been the biggest and best blessing that our family could’ve ever wished for. Each year brings us even more peace in our lives, more strength in our faith and more depth in our friendships with fellow Commoners.

We are PROUD members of Commons Church and look forward to yet another exciting year as God continues to bless our ever-growing congregation!