On Sunday I preached on James 4. A part of this passage of Christian Scripture talks about the relationship between where we stand with God and how we can get closer to God.
I had thought of putting together a slide show, powerpoint or movie. Maybe an audio file. Or perhaps find a YouTube idea. Then I thought perhaps there was a tool which brings things closer together — as you move one item the other automatically comes closer. Checked with a friend and came up with a “comealong” — a great tool much like a winch. Not quite what we were looking for but a start. So he grabbed a pen and began to sketch out an idea. First we thought of pulleys, or perhaps wood pieces. I left our time together thinking of all sorts of ideas.
Well, if necessity is the mother of invention, then simplicity is the mother of useful inventions. So, below is the final product! Maaterials used? Sheets of paper, a stand on which a coroplast (plastic) background was placed, two weights, string, tape, pushpins. When you pull the knotted string in the middle both “me” and “God” get closer together!
pastor Ron, the simplicity of the display is what made it so special. i was very glad to be present for that sermon and was able to “get the picture” quite easily. easier viewed than practiced though. great sermon… thank you. gerald