This Sunday together we will look at a church that drew no ire from Jesus Christ. A church that was praised for their faithful witness by The Lord even when the community in which they were located despised them. In looking at this church, we will be able to see the qualities needed to stand strong under fire. At a critical time in Laurelwood’s history and in the culture today, I hope that we can learn from this church so that Laurelwood can continue to be a faithful witness until the end.