Music Videos from Pillar, Building 429, Wavorly, and Brooke Barrettsmith

For those of you who have not heard some or all of the band's that are in Pillar's For The Love of the Game Tour (coming to Sioux Falls) I've managed to locate some music videos to introduce you to some of their music. These performers offer a variety of music styles, but all of them contain the message of Christ. Please enjoy music from Pillar, Building 429, Wavorly, and Brooke Barrettsmith.

Pillar performing "Everything"



Building 429 performing "Glory Defined"



Wavorly Promo Video



There's not a lot out there yet for Brooke Barrettsmith. I did locate a video of her singing the National Anthem at a White Sox Game. Enjoy.



Most of these performers have other music that you can check out on the internet. You can search for them on popular video websites such as GodTube.com and YouTube, or just check out the bands' websites. Some of them have music samples there as well.

About Pillar's For The Love Of The Game Tour

Here is the news release that was posted on Pillar's website when they first announced the tour dates for their "For The Love Of The Game Tour." Read on to learn more about these incredible bands that will soon be stopping in Sioux Falls, SD. For Sioux Falls concert information read this post.

"For the Love of the Game," the No. 1 Radio Single from Pillar, will rock University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona during Super Bowl XLII;
Song to be played in-Stadium During Game and Potentially on National TV Broadcast

(Nashville, Tenn.) Jan. 28, 2008 - GRAMMY-nominated rock band Pillar has unveiled dates for its 3-month, "For the Love of the Game" Tour, sponsored by World Vision, TVU and RadioU. Christian music's leading rock band will kick-off its ninth headlining tour in Palos Heights (Chicago), Ill. on Feb. 22, 2008. Named for Pillar's upcoming album, which will hit stores Feb. 26, 2008, the full tour line-up is: Pillar, Building 429, Wavorly and introducing Brooke Barrettsmith. All dates are listed below and additional dates are still being added. For the most up-to-date schedule, visit www.pillartour.com.

Pillar has started 2008 in an awesome way: earning its first GRAMMY
nomination (Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album for The Reckoning), having its music played on numerous ESPN sports programs, achieving its ninth No. 1 radio single ("For the Love of the Game"), and gearing up for the release of its fifth album (For the Love of the Game) and ninth headlining tour.

Pumped about his band's ninth headlining tour, Pillar lead vocalist, Rob Beckley, exclaims, "I have never been so excited to get out on a tour! Over the last 10 years we've been on the road a lot, doing numerous headlining tours and we've had the privilege of playing in many types of venues, and for different types of crowds. This is going to be the most fun we've had on stage in our decade of touring - guaranteed!"

Word Records artist Building 429 debuted in 2004 with "Glory Defined," a song that hit No. 1 on eight different charts and became BMI's 2005 Song of the Year for Christian music. The band received four Dove Award nominations and was named the GMA's "New Artist of the Year" in 2005. Building 429 has toured with Casting Crowns, tobyMac, Jeremy Camp and BarlowGirl, among others, and frontman Jason Roy acted as a spokesperson for 2004's Redeem the Vote, with appearances on "Fox News Live," CNN and ABC's "Nightline." The band's third full-length record, Iris To Iris, released in May 2007. For more information, visit www.building429.com.

Wavorly burst onto the national scene in 2007 with their Flicker Records debut, Conquering the Fear of Flight. The highly-acclaimed album is a sprawling modern rock masterpiece. It blends elements of alternative, classic progressive, indie and hard rock with highly literate lyrics, a boldly imaginative use of strings and a sublime sense of melody. Go to www.wavorly.com for further information.

Christian rocker Brooke Barrettsmith captivates audiences with her passionate vocals and straightforward lyrics about faith and relationships. Growing up a pastor's daughter in Chicago, Brooke first started singing in church with her siblings. Since then, she has shared the stage with artists such as Toby Mac, Audio Adrenaline, Jeremy Camp and Steven Curtis Chapman. As a top 40 finalist on "American Idol Season 5" in 2006, Brooke has been championed by local Chicago TV and print outlets and has received hometown support performing at various local events including White Sox games. Brooke's debut album on Essential Records will be released in June. Visit www.myspace.com/brookebarrettsmith for further information.

Catch Pillar's "For the Love of the Game" Tour in one of the following cities: *Tour dates, cities, and venues subject to change without notice.

Friday, 2/22 Palos Heights, IL Harvest Bible Chapel
Saturday, 2/23 Minneapolis, MN Club 3 Degrees
Sunday, 2/24 Ashby, MN Destiny Center
Monday, 2/25 Sioux Falls, SD Southern Hills United Methodist Church
Tuesday, 2/26 North Platte, NE Community Playhouse
Thursday, 2/28 Tulsa, OK The Otherside
Friday, 2/29 Fort Worth, TX The Door
Saturday, 3/1 San Antonio, TX Tri-Point Club
Sunday, 3/2 Weatherford, TX Faith Family Fellowship
Tuesday, 3/4 Joplin, MO The Foundry Music Theatre
Friday, 3/7 Knoxville, TN Knoxville Christian Center
Wednesday, 3/12 Prestonburg, KY Mountain Arts Center
Thursday, 3/13 Springfield, IL iWorship Center
Friday, 3/14 Orion, MI The District Venue
Saturday, 3/15 Cincinnati, OH The Underground
Sunday, 3/16 Van Wert, OH Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio
Wednesday, 4/2 Carlsbad, NM Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center
Sunday, 4/6 Merced, CA Yosemite Church
Friday, 4/11 Seattle, WA Royal Brougham Pavilion - Seattle Pacific
University
Saturday, 4/12 Portland, OR New Hope Community Church
Sunday, 4/13 Spokane, WA The Service Station

Since Pillar's Dove Award-winning debut Above in 2001, the band has tallied nine No. 1 radio singles, 12 top five hits, a GRAMMY nomination, three Dove Awards, eight national headlining tours, covers of numerous national magazines and album sales approaching one million. For the Love of the Game (Feb. 26, 2008) is the band's fifth, full-length studio project. Pillar is: Rob Beckley, vocals; Lester Estelle, drums; Noah Henson, guitar; and Kalel, bass.

Pillar - For The Love Of The Game Tour

Here is the official announcement of the upcoming concert to be held at the Southern Hills Church Outreach Center. I am including pictures of the poster which can be downloaded, printed, emailed to friends, etc. Please help us spread the word of this great ministry opportunity here in Sioux Falls.

13" x 16 1/2" poster

Pillar's For The Love Of The Game Tour
Featuring:
Building 429
Wavorly
Brooke Barrettsmith

WHEN:
February 25, 2008
7:00 pm (doors open @ 6:00pm)

WHERE:
Southern Hills Church Outreach Center
3400 East 49th Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

General Admission Tickets:
$13.00 ~ In Advance
$15.00 ~ At The Door
Tickets available at Crossroads, Last Stop CD Shop, and Southern Hills Church (371-2065)

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/FORTHELOVEOFTHEGAMETOUR

8 1/2" x 11" poster

Wavorly & Brooke Barrettsmith in Concert w/ Pillar

I learned tonight that these two performing artists are part of the "For the Love of the Game Tour" that is bringing Pillar and Building 429 to Southern Hills on Monday, February 25. You can check them all out by clicking on the corresponding banner links above. Or by following the following links.

Pillar
Building 429
Wavorly
Brooke Barrettsmith

I am going to get some additional information up for you to share in the very near future...which means within the next few days. This will include either some video or audio samples of these bands. There will also be information on when tickets will be available and where you can purchase yours. I will give you this little inside secret. I discovered tonight that the ticket prices are as follows: $13 in advance / $15 at the door. This sounds like a great deal for a 4-band concert. Especially with the talent that will be there.

Save up those pennies friends. This is something you're not going to want to miss. I'll also mention that an event like this doesn't prepare itself. There is a lot of work that goes into this. I encourage you to help us out with this concert in any way you can. First and foremost, keep us in your prayers. Pray that God will bless the preparations that are taking place even now to make this a great success. We want the success of this concert to reflect God's power and glory in the community and region around us. Pray for the health and ministries of the performers. These people are doing what they do to share the glory of God with as many people as they can reach. My friends, it's at concerts like this when God has the opportunity to reach out to individuals that may not hear the Gospel any other way. Pray that God blesses this music and all of the people that will be attending.

If you are able to give more than prayer to the preparations for this concert please contact the church office at 605-371-2065. There is a list of tasks that need to be completed and we need a number of volunteers to step forward and help us out with them.

God bless, and I'll be typing at you soon.

Pillar and Building 429 coming to Southern Hills

As Pastor Steve announced during the worship services this morning two of Christian music's biggest bands today are coming to perform in the Southern Hills Outreach Center. The concert is schedule for 7 PM on Monday, February 25, 2008.

We hope that all of you help us by spreading the word to all of your friends. This will be a great concert for the youth of Sioux Falls to attend. No, I'm not excluding people of other ages, but we'd really like to bring in as many youth groups as possible.

Additional details will follow very soon. In the meantime, check out the banner links above. They will take you to the bands' websites where you can learn more about the Grammy nominated Pillar, and Christian music favorite Building 429.

To find out how you can help out or support this concert event please contact the church office at 605-371-2065, or email the church at sohills@midconetwork.com. Of course we can always use your prayer support, just as in every ministry and outreach our church sets forth on.

Miracle Weekend in Review - Part 2

I don't have anymore video for you at the moment, but I have a whole collection of pictures that were taken at Miracle Weekend. The two photographers from whom I've collected pictures so far are Vicki Schumacher and Ron Colwill. Another photographer or two has given or offered pictures to me, but I don't have any of those photos available right now. I hope you enjoy this collection of pictures.

2007 Southern Hills Spirit Awards

SOUTHERN HILLS SPIRIT AWARDS

2007

The winners of the 2007 Southern Hills Spirit Awards are listed below. You can learn why these individuals won this award of recognition, and to see who else was nominated this year, please read the section on the Nominations for 2007.

Lee Van De Walle

Ross and Susan Stromseth

Dave Swartz

Connie Maxwell

Trevor Jackson

Wayne and Jen Abels

Steve and Vonnie Mossberg

Quentin Weidner

“SOUTHERN HILLS SPIRIT” AWARD

NOMINATIONS 2007

Jen & Wane Abels - Award Winners

For their continued dedication to the Middle School Sunday School Class ~ Wayne has been instrumental in his work on the Dream Team ~ Work on the Church Directory ~ Always trying to get helpers for different organizations ~ Even through the loss of baby Savannah they stayed strong and continued to give 110% ~ They have become more and more involved ~ Jen has gotten the Outreach Team moving

Dorothy Anderson

Always help out when we are short a piano player ~ Organizing and teaching adult Sunday School

Ray Anderson

For his support of the many activities at Southern Hills Church

Building Team

For doing all the work necessary to complete the Outreach Center

Outreach Center

Dave Burns

Drumming for and helping with “Friends” ~ Help with the Dream Team ~ All the help on Miracle Weekend

Mike Colwill

Very active in musical groups ~ At the forefront of our technology program ~ Work with Sunday School ~ Takes initiative and makes things happen

Skip Hackett

For his help with the sound system on Sunday morning ~ For all of his help with the various projects around the church

Mike & Lori Hahn

For his work on finance during the construction and remodeling process ~ Work on the Dream Team

Trevor Jackson - Award Winner

For playing in “Friends” ~ For his work on the Dream Team and especially for his dedication and work on Miracle Weekend ~ Trevor’s knowledge of the music industry and his connections made Miracle Weekend a great success

Bonnie Jacobs

For her help in keeping the church yard mowed and looking good

Jacki Jorgensen

For her interest in youth work and general involvement in the church

Dani Krause

For her work with the Drama Team ~ Her devotion to “Friends” ~ Her work as the chair of the Board Of Trustees ~ The many extra hours of work on cleaning during the construction process

Connie Maxwell - Award Winner

For more than a full year of hospitality to and serving the construction workers ~ Being in charge of the Friday meals for construction workers ~ For everything she does ~ She deserves the award for her year of work on the construction ministry ~ Do I really need to explain?

Steve & Vonnie Mossberg - Award Winners

All of their work on the Stewardship Emphasis and the Miracle Weekend ~ Their work on Dream Team ~ Their “can-do” spirit and their dedication to God and this church

Jeff & Lauri Rahn

Work with the Youth Group

Brian Siefken

All he does with the Youth Group

Ross & Susan Stromseth - Award Winners

For all they do with education, VBS ~ All of the construction work ~ All the time they have given to remodeling and construction ~ All of the remodel work in the Lobby, the Nursery, the Classroom, and the Celebration Space ~ Susan’s work on the Leadership Team ~ Because they deserve it even though they already have one ~ They are at the church working every night I am here ~ The guy does everything

Dave Swartz - Award Winner

For his great work on the Board Of Trustees ~ The time he has given in the past year ~ His commitment to the Lord and to our church ~ Work on the user manuals for various equipment ~ Setting up snow blower schedule and mowing schedule ~ All his work on the church yard ~ Spraying all the weeds ~ For all his work during the construction and remodel process

Terry Tunge

For his work with all of the fellowship activities ~ For his help with the projection system on Sunday morning

Lee Van De Walle - Award Winner

For his leadership and time commitment on all of the remodeling projects in the past year ~ He has done a tremendous amount of work to help make the church look better and function better.

Quentin Weidner - Award Winner

Outstanding commitment to the Lord and to our church ~ His year-long work as the Owner’s Representative on the construction project ~ His work on the Finance and Stewardship Team

Jon Ziebarth

Help with the remodeling projects ~ Work on the Building Team and the Stewardship and Finance Team

2008 Lay Ministry Team Report

Here is more information from the 2007 Annual Charge Conference. Please forgive the different font sizes and spacing issues that may appear in this and other posts. For some reason copying and pasting information into Blogger doesn't always work the way I want it to. At any rate here is information on who is serving on which ministry teams for 2008.

LAY MINISTRY TEAM REPORT

Southern Hills Church

2008

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Roger Jacobs - Lay Leader/Chair

Lori Hahn - At Large

Jeff Peek - At Large

Connie Maxwell - At Large

*

Jorjann Blake, C.A.L.M.

Pat Johnson, Administrative Assistant

Steve Ziebarth, Pastor

Ministry Team Chairs/Coordinators

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

(Building, Grounds, & Parsonage Teams)

Dave Swartz (08)

Todd Weidner (08)

Bruce Berger (08)

Lee Van De Walle (09)

Mike Fuhs (09)

Chris Beach (09)

T. J. Sanborn (10)

Jacki Jorgenson (10)

Dani Krause (10)

Ross Stromseth (Sub-Committee)

Brad Southwick (Sub-Committee)

Rick Goehring (Sub-Committee)

OUTREACH TEAM

(Doorstep Visitation, Missions, Marketing & Public Relations, Evangelism, Congregational Care & Note-writing Teams)

Kristi Jackson (08)

Mike Curtis (08)

Brian Siefken (08)

Jacque Bunderson (09)

Teresa Beach (09)

Betty Durfee (09)

Yvonne Mossberg (10)

Steve Mossberg (10)

Jen Abels (10)

Ed & Bev Durst, Rhonda Johnson (Baby Gifts)

Van De Walle’s (Pop Tabs, Glasses, etc.)

Jon Ziebarth (Mission Projects)

Bruce Norton (Mission Projects)

STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE TEAM

(Stewardship, Finance, Fundraising & Audit Teams)

Jon Ziebarth (08) - Stewardship Team

Bob Maxwell (08) - Stewardship Team

Pat A. Johnson (08) - Stewardship Team

Mike Colwill (09)

Rihoko Colwill (09)

Quentin Weidner (09)

Mike Hahn (10)

Greg Huber (10)

Sherry Sargent (10)

Wendy Hoyne (Audit)

Bruce Berger (Audit)

Jorjann Blake (Began in 05), Treasurer

EDUCATION TEAM

(Children’s Church School, Youth Church School, Children’s Activities & VBS Team)

Michelle Eggebraaten (08)

Cindy Fuhs (08)

Pam Boyd-Huckins (08)

Nicolle Marsh (08)

Jason Peterson (09)

Susan Stromseth (09)

Dawn Haas (09)

Lauri Webb (10)

Lisa Schultz (10)

Linda Weidner (10)

FELLOWSHIP TEAM

(East Sioux Cluster, Athletic, Fellowship

Activities & Major Events Teams)

Pat J. Johnson (08)

Donn Johnson (08)

Kathy Ziebarth (08)

Phil Heckenlaible (08)

Elisa Heckenlaible (08)

Deb Tunge (09)

Terry Tunge (09)

Diana Martin (09)

Gaylord Stanley (10)

Sheila Lund (10)

STAFF/PARISH RELATIONS TEAM

Stef Kummer (08)

Pat Doll (08)

Miles Schumacher (08)

Dennis Somers (09)

Jeff Peek (09)

Kathy Larson (09)

Wayne Abels (10)

Nicole Southwick (10)

Dave Burns (10)

WORSHIP DESIGN TEAM

(Prayer, Worship Design, Banners, Seasonal

Worship, Drama & Signing Teams)

Rachel Poss (08)

Barb Weidner (08)

Carol Allen (08)

Connie Maxwell (09)

Trevor Jackson (09)

Lori Hahn (09)

Mark Heupel (09)

Lynn Gillette (10)

Bailie Norton (10)

Vickie Schumacher (10)

OFFERING COUNTERS

Quentin Weidner

Bob Maxwell

Carol Allen

Mike Hahn

Jon Ziebarth

Sherry Sargent

Greg Huber

Pat A. Johnson

Jeff Peek

Mike Colwill

DREAM TEAM

Steve Mossberg

Vonnie Mossberg

Mike Hahn

Bob Maxwell

Trevor Jackson

Mike Colwill

Pat A. Johnson

Greg Huber

Wayne Abels

Dave Burns

Steve Ziebarth

LAY LEADER

Roger Jacobs

LAY MEMBER TO ANNUAL CONF

Connie Maxwell

ADULT EDUCATION TEAM

Paul Schultz (08)

Mary Somers (08)

Leslie Norton (08)

Andy Anderson (09)

Dorothy Anderson (09)

Roger Jacobs (10)

Mickey Leafgreen (10)

Pastor Steve Ziebarth

LAY MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT

Pastor Steve Ziebarth - Chair

Mary Somers (08)

Pat A. Johnson (08)

Dani Krause (08)

Connie Maxwell (09)

Jeff Rahn (09)

*

*

*

Jorjann Blake - C.A.L.M.

MISSION TEAM

Michele Moxnes

Connie Maxwell

Bob Maxwell

Wendy Hoyne

Gesine Ziebarth

Dorothy & Andy Anderson

MEMORIAL TEAM

Barb Eubank

Nicole Minske

Pastor Steve Ziebarth

Education Representative

CHURCH HISTORICAL TEAM

Pat J. Johnson

Mike Colwill

Jeff Rahn

EAST SIOUX CLUSTER

Pastor Steve Ziebarth Lay Leader

Fellowship Chair Worship Chair

Charge Conference 2007

I feel bad about the fact that my busy schedule has prevented me from posting anything new since the middle of November. But instead of making excuses and going into detail as to how busy I am I'll get right into some of the detail information I received from the church. I'm sure that all of you have your own busy task lists to go over.

ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE REPORT

December 5, 2007 @ 7:00 P.M.

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE COMPARISON

2000 52 Sundays 7176 Total Worshippers 138 Ave.

2001 51 Sundays 8058 Total Worshippers 158 Ave.

2002 52 Sundays 8981 Total Worshippers 173 Ave.

2003 52 Sundays 9256 Total Worshippers 178 Ave.

2004 52 Sundays 9412 Total Worshippers 181 Ave.

2005 52 Sundays 9308 Total Worshippers 179 Ave.

2006 52 Sundays 9048 Total Worshippers 174 Ave.

2007 Projection 8974 Total Worshippers 173 Ave.

TOTAL GIVING COMPARISON

2000 52 Sundays $128,077.60 Total $2,463 Ave.

2001 51 Sundays $143,074.65 Total $2,805 Ave.

2002 52 Sundays $159,400.96 Total $2,996 Ave.

2003 52 Sundays $163,852.00 Total $3,151 Ave.

2004 52 Sundays $164,204.69 Total $3,158 Ave.

2005 52 Sundays $192,660.00 Total $3,705 Ave.

2006 52 Sundays $203,645.00 Total $3,916 Ave.

2007 Projection $212,000.00 Total $4,077 Ave.

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP COMPARISON

2000 175

2001 182

2002 194

2003 206

2004 207

2005 209

2006 217

2007 223

TO BE APPROVED AS LAY SPEAKERS

Roger Jacobs

TOP MINISTRY PRIORITIES IN 2008

1. Preaching/Leading Worship

2. Evangelism

3. Lay Enablement Training

4. Teaching

5. Youth Work

6. Community Service

GOALS FOR 2008

1. Organize a “dream team” to evaluate and revitalize our current ministries, and to develop and implement a vision for new ministries based on our Mission, Vision and Values Statement.
2. To develop an Action Plan to invite and encourage people to become a part of our congregation. This Action Plan will be developed to coincide with the completion of our addition and renovation of our current structure.
3. To develop an ongoing program for stewardship education and generate $23,500 in monthly general offerings to sustain and enhance our ministries and programs.
4. Generate $15,500 in monthly building fund offerings to pay on the mortgage for the addition.
5. Begin all church meetings with devotions and end all meetings with prayer.
6. Each family will participate in Christian Education classes three Sundays out of each month during the school year.
7. Our youth will connect with at least one youth activity each week – Drama Team, Signing Team, Youth Fellowship, Bible study, Church School, etc.
8. Provide two Sunday morning adult Christian Education opportunities each week during the school year.
9. Provide two adult Christian Education activities each week, other than Sunday morning.
10. Every member, and our active friends, will find a place to be in ministry and connect with a small group or study group.
11. To receive at least $1,500,000 in grants and gifts-in-kind to complete the construction of our building addition.
12. To complete construction of the new multi-purpose addition adjacent to our current structure including the kitchen, additional classrooms, offices, conference room, portico and parking areas, and AV and storage rooms.
13. To complete the interior renovation of the Lobby.
14. To offer support groups for Singles & Divorced persons, and new educational opportunities in Parenting, Marriage Enrichment, and Financial Management.
15. To increase our membership to 300.
16. To increase our average attendance to 225.
17. To continue outreach programs that serve our ministry area.
18. To increase the number of active participants for a laity led ministry, to encourage members and friends to be disciples who make a difference, and develop lay leadership to support our mission and ministry as we grow.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THOSE WHO CALL SOUTHERN HILLS THEIR HOME

We expect every member, and our active friends, to make a commitment to grow spiritually. The best way for that to happen is to be involved in a small group. A person cannot expect to grow closer to God unless one surrounds oneself with other Christians. While in a small group, persons will participate in Bible Study and prayer, and do service projects for others. Are you connected to a small group?

We expect every member, and our active friends, to engage in Bible Study and prayer. We grow closer to God when we study the Bible on a regular basis. Think about it. We grow closer to our spouses and significant others when we spend quality time with them. We grow closer to our children when we spend quality time with them. We grow closer to our friends when we spend quality time with them. The only way to grow closer to God is to spend quality time each day with God. Are you praying and studying your Bible every day?

We expect our members, and our active friends, to be in worship. We know there are acceptable reasons for missing worship, and at times we are called to be in another place, but it is extremely difficult to grow closer to God unless we praise and worship God on a regular basis. Worship is an opportunity to join our brothers and sisters in the faith as we strengthen our relationship to God, and to our faith family, and show our appreciation for all of God’s blessings. Worship is just one more way to spend quality time with God and with your brothers and sisters in the faith. Are you in worship on a regular basis?

We expect every person connected to Southern Hills to make sacrificial financial contributions. The tithe is the Biblical admonition, and that is the goal for all of our members and friends. To grow closer to God, we must fully trust God. The single most important sign of one’s trust in God is how much one gives to God and the work of the church. Does what you give show that you trust God and that God is your highest priority?

We expect every person connected to Southern Hills to be involved in service within these walls and outside the church. It is much easier to grow close to God when we are in service to others. We want all members and friends involved in service that enables our mission and our ministry. We also encourage each person to give back to the community by being involved in service work and making a difference in the place where we live. Are you making a difference?

And finally, we expect every member and our friends to invite others to worship, to our programming and to faith in Jesus Christ. One of the best ways to grow closer to God is to share your faith. There are many people who desperately want and need to know God through Jesus Christ. We may be their only connection to the Lord, so invite them to come and experience God’s love with us at Southern Hills. Are you inviting other people to join you in your faith journey?