Philemon, it seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever. HE IS NO LONGER LIKE A SLAVE TO YOU. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother.
[Philemon], I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. I BECAME HIS FATHER… in the faith while here in prison. Onesimus hasn’t been of much use to you in the past, but now he is very useful to both of us. I am sending him back to you, and with him comes my own heart. I WANTED TO KEEP HIM here with me while I am in these chains for preaching the Good News, and he would have helped me on your behalf.
-Philemon 1:10-13 NLT
Instruct the wise and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.
-Proverbs 9:9 NLT
I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon, because I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people. And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith.
-Philemon 1:4-6 NLT
Renaissance Church was founded in High Point in 2008 by lead pastor Jason Goins. From the beginning, community outreach and assisting those in need has been a priority for the church, which operated a weekly food bank starting in 2010. In 2015, the church moved to Jamestown, but its commitment to serving the community remains strong. The church is passionate about sharing the love of God with those around them, and its weekly food pantry is just one way it does that. Beginning in 2021, Renaissance Church launched CityServe Triad, a partner with CityServe – an international organization that empowers local churches to serve their communities with free clothing, home goods and more. CityServe Triad serves as a hub to service churches across the region.
We’d love to have you join us this Sunday at our Jamestown campus. Visit our Plan a Visit page to find out more about what you can expect on your first visit. You can even RSVP for a personal tour and pre-register your children for GLOWkids!
