Receiving an inheritance means receiving fortune and wealth that you did nothing to earn. Someone else put in the work, made the investments, managed the funds, and then died, so that heirs could receive the fruits of their labor.

Last year was a big year for Community Church. During 2023, we finalized our start-up team, landed on our name, started public outreach events, celebrated our first baptism, experienced a friend walking with Jesus, and launched public worship gatherings. God did a lot in our community last year, and we are so excited to see his plans unfold in 2024.

That’s why today we’re announcing our new theme for this year, “Belong.”

Children have a natural tendency to trust those who love and care for them. Children in loving homes don’t worry about who’s cooking dinner, whose scheduling their appointments, or who will tuck them into bed at night. They are free to simply enjoy the love of their family, and rest in provision and love.

Because I have kids, I really like the playgrounds in Berlin. It seems like at every corner a tiny Spielplatz paradise awaits excited kids and tired parents alike.

One unique feature about Berlin playgrounds is that they almost always have sand. The sand provides not only a soft surface to run, play or fall on, but is in itself a toy for the kids to dig in and build with.

Have you ever participated in a trust fall? You know the team building exercise where you must fall backwards, trusting the person behind you will catch you before you hit the ground? This simple exercise develops trust and camaraderie, but only when it works!