As people and as followers of Jesus, somewhere along the way we really got off track in our ability to process information in the best manner. We often buy into either/or thinking rather than both/and thought processes. I was reading one of my primary thought shapers this morning – namely Francis Schaeffer – and he reminded me of a primary truth (true truth as he would call it) - the reality that there are no lines of distinction between secular and sacred – that everything connected to our lives is spiritual. You cannot remove the spirit (human or God’s) from any event. Thus things so “mundane” as chopping wood or a family meal are acts of the spirit and a force of the will. At the core of who we are, mind, heart, and soul define us. Having Christ at the center of all of life is the key to having an integrated life. This week we continue in the iLife series. I want to thank so many of you for the engaging conversations we’ve had coming out of this sermon series. I can tell the Sermon on the Mount is coming alive and reshaping your inner life. For that, I praise the Lord. This week we are focusing on “Intel Inside.” The radical heart reshaping that Jesus promotes in what we are looking at Sunday can truly liberate you. Friends, I’ve moved in and out of being able to have my heart in this type of alignment throughout my life. Bottom line for me: I want to have heart, mind, and soul fully yielded to AND following God. I know you do too. I know this message is going to touch us all in some very specific ways.
Overheard in the office:
“We need a trailer to haul a donkey with for VBS.” VBS is going to rock this year!
“We just had someone else decide to be baptized this Sunday!” Excellent.
“We’ve already had money coming in for the multisite.” Come on people, we’ve really not announced that very much yet and some are giving already?!? You all are awesome! (Actually the God who made you in His image, remade you in His image through Christ, and is the creator of the universe is awesome – you all are just striving to be like Him.)
I’ve been doing a spiritual formation class for some young men on Wednesday nights and I was so pleased that a couple of them brought friends to this Bible study. Way to shine your light. A simple invitation for someone to come to church is a great way to be salt and light.
Katelyn Morris, our new children’s director, and her husband Tyler are moving here on Wednesday of next week. We’re so glad to have them arriving. Pam and Jessie have done a stellar job during this in between time period and I thank God they are part of Forum. Your kids are just going to love Katelyn. If you would be willing to help unload them next Wednesday afternoon or if you would be willing to provide some meals over the first several days – if you would – simply e-mail Carolyn at carolyn@forumchristian.org.
Parents, don’t forget that camp season is upon us. If you have not yet registered your child for a week of camp, see Pam, Jody, or call the church office for a registration form.
Also, we're still asking you to preregister for VBS. This helps Pam and Jessie greatly as they determine how many supplies they need for the week.
See you Sunday. Scott
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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