08/31/2026
I AM Worship Church — Family Sunday Recap
What an incredible Family Sunday at I AM Worship Church! Today, every generation gathered together in the sanctuary as one big family to worship the Lord. Some of our youth worship team joined our worship team to lead us, and it was awesome watching our kids waving flags, dancing on the stage, and worshiping Jesus right alongside the adults. It was a beautiful reminder that our children aren't simply waiting for their turn to be part of the Church—they are part of what God is doing right now! There was so much joy in the room as families worshiped together and showed what it looks like for one generation to encourage the next.
Pastor Ashley Ogletree was joined by Little Mark, Max, and Marley to bring a powerful and practical message titled “Hold the Line.” Using the picture of a football offensive line, they taught us three important truths for our Home Teams: Know Your Assignment. Protect Your Team. Help Your Team Move Forward. Strong families aren't built only in the moments everyone sees; they're built through prayer, sacrifice, forgiveness, encouragement, showing up, and serving when nobody is applauding. We were reminded that everybody on the Home Team has an assignment, and sometimes protecting our family means stepping into a gap when someone else isn't strong enough to stand alone. Little gaps—busyness, unforgiveness, attitudes, lack of communication, or simply drifting apart—can become big openings if we're not careful. That's why sometimes somebody has to make the decision to hold the line.
One of the most encouraging reminders of the day was that strong families aren't families that never miss a block or have a bad play. When the play goes wrong, line back up! Apologize. Forgive. Pray. Show up. Come back together and put Jesus at the center. And our Home Team isn't limited to those who share our last name. God has given us a spiritual family—people who pray for us, stand in the gap, tell us the truth, celebrate our victories, and stay when life gets difficult. We ended by gathering with our Home Teams and declaring together: We will show up. We will protect each other. We will encourage each other. We will forgive. We will hold the line. And above everything else, we will follow Jesus. Then, as one church family, we made the declaration of Joshua 24:15: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!” What a special Family Sunday at I AM Worship Church!