Life Saving Station...

Lighthouse Community Church sees itself, not so much as a static Lighthouse that invites all to come into it, but as a Life-Saving Station, that energizes and equips us to go out where the needs are. In fact, the picture of a Life-Saving Station gave us a template to look at the spiritual journey anyone has with God. And we see it happening in the following four somewhat distinct stages.

Stages in a Spiritual Journey toward God
Using a Life Saving Station Metaphor 

On the Great Lakes in years past, there used to be heroes stationed to walk the most dangerous coasts during storms to be on watch for ships in distress.  They were called Storm Warriors, and in that age of risky travel, they were revered for their dedication.  Life Saving Stations would house people who were constantly in training to risk high surf for rescues.  Known as Surfmen, the stories of their rescues were legendary.  Seamen, merchants and travelers were assured to know that someone who could help was going to be already watching out for them and ready to launch a rescue during a storm.

We have been inspired to ask the question:  “Wouldn’t it be great if our community had spiritual Storm Warriors on patrol, in position when the  storms of life come over  unsuspecting life travelers?”

We have committed to become those Storm Warriors and Surfmen.