Stepping into the work of becoming the Church, we've found that Building People, Infusing Love, and Telling the Story isn't just theory—it's a gritty, hands-on experience. We've seen it firsthand: the Spirit moving as we serve those facing hardship, the good news landing with real weight in the eyes of someone who felt forgotten, the brokenhearted finding a moment of hope. This isn't about grand pronouncements; it's about the tangible act of rebuilding lives and stories, one compassionate moment at a time. It's about sitting with someone who's lost everything, listening to their story, and seeing their dignity slowly return. 

The radical love Jesus preached? We've seen it in the difficult conversations, the times we choose forgiveness over resentment, the work of turning the other cheek in offerings of aid and support. Infusing love isn't just a warm feeling; it's an ache, and at times sleepless nights spent praying and planning. And then, there's Telling the Story. It's not just preaching; it's sharing all things in common and hearing someone's testimony of overcoming personal challenges, it's writing letters, it's amplifying the voices of those who have been silenced, ensuring their experiences are not swept under the rug. We've held the hands of those who have been injured by life's difficulties, and walked with them through the complex journey of healing. It's the follow-up phone call, the shared cup of coffee, the ongoing commitment to soul care and cure. This isn’t a neatly separated life; it’s a messy, interwoven tapestry of service. Each act of love, each shared story, each moment of support strengthens the others. It's in the calloused hands, the tired eyes, and the hopeful hearts that we've truly understood, this work of restoration, this embodiment of transformative love, this journey of becoming agents of hope and healing—it's not just a concept, it's a life lived.