Arloa at Willow Chicago 4/26

Our own lovely Arloa Sutter (the founder of Breakthrough Urban Ministries) came to our Willow Chicago campus and agreed to be interviewed as part of our service this past Sunday (4/26). She did a great job talking about the work that Breakthrough does and even the vision she has for Breakthrough in the future (the Familyplex Center).

And, of course, she left us with a an encouraging challenge: 'get out there and do it'. There's something so "duh" about that statement. If we see needs, we should meet them. She also stated the beauty of really being able to see God clearly work in the lives of the poor and downtrodden. If this is the first time you've heard Arloa speak, it's a common theme that she addresses. And one that is so wonderful and almost understated. She makes it so that you can't help but WANT to love the seemingly unlovely, even if only to catch a better glimpse of God.

Thanks, Arloa! I always love hearing you speak! :)

(And for young, married couples out there - Arloa will be speaking to the Young Married Creekers group next Thursday night, 5/7. Call me if you want more information on that. We're trying to pack the house with people interested in meeting and being with Arloa!)