Brandon Bourgeois

God Loves Our Relationships

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:51:30 +0000

A few years ago, during School of Ministry, I was required to memorize the entire sermon on the mount. It was a challenging and rewarding task, but sadly I can no longer recite it. I recently decided to try to become familiar with this particular text in the Gospels again. These words of Christ, the red letters, are so packed full of meaning and are so crucial to our lives, as Christians! This week, a portion of scripture leaped out to me like it never had before. Matthew 5:23-24 is after the Beatitudes and smack-dab in the middle of Jesus talking about murder and adultery, which tells me it was important and He wanted us to get this!

23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

Jesus clearly wanted us to pay close attention to our earthly relationships! He wanted us to take care of our relationships even before our religious duty!

My takeaway – do not forsake your friends and family for your ministry.

Live from Beantown

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:46:27 +0000

Ok, so I hear that the locals really hate the term, “Beantown”. But, come on. It’s just fun to say. It’s been a long but productive day cleaning out the StoryHeights Church storage facility, buying supplies for service this weekend and distributing hundreds of door hangers! I have such a huge expectation that first time guests will come to service this weekend, maybe not even knowing WHY they came, and be touched by God’s presence.
The more time I spend here, the more “real” it is becoming that in just a little over four months from now, I will be moving to Massachusetts. As cliche as it may be, the only way to describe it is bittersweet. I am so excited, anxious and full of anticipation but at the same time am becoming more and more sad to leave the only place I have ever called home and, more importantly, my family and best friends in the world. I know that God has called me to this, even if for a season, and He will give me the strength to go through it.

Obligatory “First Post”

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:38:29 +0000

Well, folks, after a 5 year hiatus, it looks like I’m back in the blogging game! I have to give a huge thanks to my best friends Josh and Gabi for helping me with the site!

I am headed back to Boston tomorrow for my fourth, and hopefully final, trip before I move in May! This weekend is the launch of weekly services for StoryHeights and there is a lot planned for the week and much to get done. Outreaches, service planning, flier handouts… Please be praying for the team this week and be sure to check back for more updates!