2015-07-01 Newsletter Message
In the adult VBS class, we read a great story of a pastor who stopped at a convenience-type gas station and filled his tank. When he went into the store to pay for the gas, he saw another item that he wanted to buy. When he got to the counter, the clerk collected the payment and the pastor left the store.
However, as he walked to his car, the pastor noticed that the clerk had not charged him for the item he picked up in the store. He turned around, stood in line again and when it was his turn, the pastor told the clerk that there was an error. The clerk replied, “I know.” The pastor persevered, explaining that he had not been charged for the second item. Again, the clerk replied, “I know.”
The pastor said, “I don’t understand.” The clerk explained that he had worshiped at the pastor’s church and he was looking for evidence that the pastor practiced what he preached.
The study book went on to say:
I’m sure that we all understand that. But there are times when we forget. A careless word or action whether out in the community or inside the church walls or at a church event can affect whether a quick-mart clerk or high school student or young mother with a baby or ….. will feel that they want to be part of our faith family. Negative comments are often overheard, even when we think we’re just talking to our best friends.
What kind of evangelist will you be???
Summer Worship Series—Faith at the Movies
Beginning Sunday, July 5, movies will offer us images of our faith from our culture. On Sunday, I will preach on some faith themes that I find in a movie, and on the following Wednesday at 7 pm, we will show the movie in our Fellowship Hall – with popcorn, of course!
On the first Wednesday, July 8, the Men’s Fellowship will provide a cookout dinner (Slow Cooked Pork BBQ) with some sides for a freewill offering that will be given to a service project. Dinner will be served at 6:15 that evening.
The films we will enjoy are as follows:
Please note that I will be away, directing camp at West River the week of July 5-10. If there are any emergencies during that time, please check with Robine in the office first or, after office hours, call my cell phone.
Finally, I just want to thank our young people for the amazing contribution they gave to our VBS! Patrick Holsonbake (with some help from his big sister Katie and his parents) built the awesome visual set for the week, complete with the road right down the middle of the sanctuary. Katie Harry was the acting genius (they call that “vocal actor!”) behind Checkers the Cheetah. Jason Waters ran the sound board and video, and about 15 more of our youth (Alyssa & Kara Morris, Lindsy Renner, Andrew & Jonathan Raab, Katie Holsonbake, Sophie & Grace Warfield, Ryan Outt, Kate & Brenna O’Connor, Angela Myers, Ben Morrison, Bobby Alexander and Niya Butler) served as classroom assistants. The energy and enthusiasm they brought, along with their love for the younger kids was a blessing to us all!
I know that some of you are traveling, and I hope that you are either having a fabulous time away now or will be enjoying some vacation very soon! God works on our spirits as we play. Have a GREAT time!!
Blessings on you!
