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// GOSPEL-CENTRED PEOPLE

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I’m leaving Dallas today with a full head, full belly and full heart. Thankful for the hospitality of The Village Church Texas and its people.

I’ve been struck by the centrality of the gospel in all I’ve seen during my visit. The message – of what Christ has done in living the perfect life, dying the death our sin deserves and rising to give new life to all who trust in him – is explicit in church, music, preaching, service leading, prayers, meetings, groups, homes and over meals.

Particularly thankful for the gospel-centred generosity of Dave and Vicky. I’ve learnt so much from them over the last 10 days. They’re an inspiration in the way they love people radically and seek to serve God and his church.

#thevillagechurch #thevillagepeople #DaveInUSYay #DallasForDays #TexasLyf #gospel #gospelcentred #gospelcentered #explicitgospel

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// COMMUNITY + GARDENING

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So many great people to meet on this visit to @villagechurchtx! One person I’ve really enjoyed hanging out with is Rob (pictured). As the Connections Minister, he does a great job leading the teams in helping people connect into the life of the church.

On Saturday I enjoyed doing gardening with him at his community garden plot. Afterwards he showed me around South Dallas. The people living in that area are some of the most marginalised in all of Dallas. I was inspired by his desire to one day move back into the area and be part of a gospel work.

Lots to learn from this brother as he lets the gospel shape his life, family and ministry.

For lunch we enjoyed ridiculously good Texan BBQ :)

#DaveInUSYay #DallasForDays #Dallas #TexasLyf #vsco #thevillagechurch #thevillagepeople #gardening #BrusselsSprouts

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// DENTON SUNSET

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More great food, with more great people today. Doing lots of laps in the pool to put the food to immediate use!

Almost drove on the wrong side of the road tonight… So confusing!!

#DaveInUSYay #DallasForDays #TexasLyf #TheVillageChurch #TheVillagePeople #denton #sunset #burgers #pizza #coffee

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// SWEET FELLOWSHIP

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I have been eating very well each evening in the homes of brothers and sisters from @villagechurchtx. Food has been amazing, but all the richer in the context of sweet fellowship.

Massive encouragement from Brian, Dawn, Jeff and Marianne last night. Loved hearing their stories, their involvement with The Village and valued sharing our story and dreams for planting a church. Finished the evening with a powerful time of prayer for one another.

How good is to share the same Father, Saviour and Spirit with strangers/family on the opposite side of the world?!!

#fellowship #thevillagechurch #thevillagepeople #cityonahillbris #vsco #TexasLyf #DallasForDays #DaveInUSYay

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// TRIO CRAFT COFFEE

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Flower Mound in Texas doesn’t really do coffee. In fact when I searched in @beanhunter for cafes near me it said the closest ones were in Ireland and England! But I did manage to find @triocraftcoffee, and currently enjoying a delicious cold brew.

Another good day of encouraging meet ups with people from @villagechurchtx. The staff team is relatively young, but I’ve enjoyed connecting with older volunteer deacons and older volunteer elders who bring great depth, wisdom and maturity to the team.

#thevillagechurch #thevillagepeople #triocraftcoffee #DaveInUSYay #DallasForDays #TexasLyf #coffee #dallascafe #Ireland #England #coldbrewcoffee

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// THE VILLAGE CHURCH

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I’m spending the next week learning from the team at The Village Church in Dallas.

I’ve had a great first full day onsite! After today’s meetings I’m encouraged that such a big church cares deeply and deliberately for individuals. Members and non-members are known and loved by the team, with great processes in place to make sure people don’t fall through the cracks.

#thevillagechurch #thevillagepeople #TexasLyf #DallasForDays #DaveInUSYay

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