Monthly Archives: May 2010

Our seniors group met today with 50 out.

They are a varied group, gathered from churches around town.  They enjoy our times together.  We provide a spiritual connection along with some very practical stories (things from bee keeping to missions trips).

Today was an opportunity to hear from our local Anglican priest.  He is just new to town and so we invited him to speak.  He shared his story – one that was personal and mature – he’s my age so has seen over a 1/2 century of life.

As the time finished he blessed us and I trust that God will indeed fulfil the intent that we will have peace and God’s face will shine upon us!

The other day I was preparing for a sermon.  In my research I ran across a phrase which continues to run through my mind.  I’ve begun to mold it to form my next series of sermons.  And I would love to have you thoughts or comments on what your first thought would be.

“We need to eat the meat of the Word of God, drink the fresh water of worship, and feast on the fruit of prayer.”

Five headed under today. 

The stories of their lives were all unique.  Those who encouraged them to head under said much the same things but with different emphases. 

The main thread?  God has called you to this next step – enjoy and live what God calls you to.

The baptisms were great!  Hopefully more to follow.

For me, the excitement is building.  Today I visited with three families who will join us for the baptisms.  One is a good friend of one of the candidates.  Another is just new to the church and “dunking” is an exciting thing.  The other family has known the candidates for years.  What a cross-section of those who will be here.

And that’s what excites me.  There will be family, and friends and new acquaintances and even people we probably don’t even know.  All to hear five people talk about their center in their lives – Jesus.  In a world that is more often than not focused on themselves, this focus on Jesus is both unusual and yet uniquely outstanding.

Come if you can – 11:00 tomorrow morning!