This past month has marked milestones for JFB Duluth. Thanks to those who joined us in celebrating our 10th anniversary. It is truly a privilege to be a part of JFB Duluth. We are truly thankful for the faithfulness, prayers and support of those from Menomonie in helping establish JFB Duluth. As we celebrate the past 10 years, we are careful not to rest on our laurels. It seems God has been impressing upon us as a church and individuals to truly seek His will for our lives in all the details; therefore, we make it our aim to continue to press on for what God would have JFB Duluth to become both corporately and individually.

A new ministry group has taken shape this past month in Duluth called the community group. Essentially, this group consists of those who are already actively involved in the church and beyond the age demographic for Street Level. The group met together and brainstormed our vision for the next year which will consist of regular, consistent events in the community as well as occasional Bible/book study and possible construction/hands on projects for those in need. The community group is also responsible for our weekly curbside coffee which is now in its second year. Thus far, we’ve gone to a local park and given away food. Most recently, we gave away over 70 root beer floats! The weather was quite cooperative and we enjoyed fellowship with one another while meeting local Duluthians. Please pray that we’d be attentive to each other while also reaching out to those in the community.

We continue to march through the books of 1 and 2nd Peter on Sundays. This has been a helpful book in examining the themes of suffering, humility and submission. Wednesday nights have consisted of the usual Psalms and a recent video by Francis Chan that sparked discussion about seeking God’s will for our lives. We are truly blessed to have such deep teaching and access to God’s word, yet we are reminded that without personal application and obedience there is no experience of knowing God and his power.

Please pray for the upcoming fall semester for Street Level as well as the community group. Specifically, pray that God would add to our number those who would labor alongside us in reaching

-Matt