As we continue with the “Gone Fishing” series this week – let me give you a middle of the week life application. Invite someone to church this week. Remember Ben’s words, “74% of all people who come to know Jesus were first introduced to him because someone invited them to church.” On a personal level, I’m going to strive to do that this week. So Ben is 82 years old and still going strong for Jesus as is his wife Pat. Don’t you hope to be serving Jesus so strongly when you are that age? Don’t you know that God honors that type of service and devotion? I hope to serve God with total zeal my entire life – whether that’s me at 80 rocking babies, running the hologram projection unit in children’s church, teaching the 6th grade young men, preaching at the Forum extreme west campus in Rocheport, going on my eighth mission trip to India with Ajai with the 10 million Christians they will have reached, or whatever the Lord would have us doing. I’m reminded of the scripture that tells us to not grow weary from doing good because in due time we will reap a harvest if we don’t give up. Let’s all stay intentional about connecting people to Jesus and never let up – how’s that work for you? As ever, I’m really looking forward to being in God’s word with you this Sunday.
We are getting close to being fully equipped with our sound system. Frankly, we’ve all put on our game face and hopefully everyone hasn’t noticed too much. I want to thank Bill and all those involved in the worship ministry for facilitating worship with way less than optimum circumstances. Being totally transparent – I don’t ever pray for patience and if any of you are praying for me to grow in patience – stop it – I got the message.
The staff will be on retreat this Thursday and Friday so the office will not be open. If an emergency arises, please call Dr. Jim Ferneau.
Here are some great opportunities coming up for you over the next several weeks:
Our new online newsletter, The Forum Connection, can be accessed by going to our website, www.forumchristian.org, click on Resources, The Forum Connection, and The Forum Connection – September 2008.
Oct. 2 – Let me encourage you to make October 2 part of your planned schedule. We will have a “Forum forum” to talk about questions you might have as a church concerning our plans for multi-site. I’m asking that if you have questions – please submit them at Carolyn@forumchristian.org so we can be fully prepared to answer questions you have. We will meet in the auditorium at 6:30 with questions and answers and then follow with a time of prayer.
Oct. 4 – There will be an outside church workday on Saturday October 4 from 7:00 a.m. til noon. We need 47 people with shovels, wheelbarrows, tractors, trailers, and lots of muscles!
Oct. 5 & 12 – The Salvation Army food pantry is running dangerously low. On These two Sundays we will provide receptacles in the foyer if you would like to help out with donations of canned goods or any non-perishable food items.
Oct. 5 – Annual church picnic at Twin Lakes. We will meet at 4:00 p.m. and dinner will be served around 5:00. Each family is asked to bring a couple of dishes to share. Meat, drinks, and table service will be provided.
Oct. 7 – Our next “Pizza with the Pastors” will meet on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. in room 104/106. This is a great time for those new to Forum to meet with some of our staff and learn more about our overall teaching.
Nov. 9 – “One” day will be a morning in which all three services will meet at the same time. We are one church, yet due to our desire to utilize our space with great fiscal stewardship – we have three services. November 9 at 10:30 a.m. we will meet as one at the Columbia Performing Arts Center. What an exciting opportunity to see how big our Forum family really is.
Nov. 16 – special offering and day of commitment for over and above giving toward multi-site.
The Adult Choir practices Sunday nights at 6:30 in the choir room. This year’s Christmas musical will be “Born A Savior, Born A King” with new songs and traditional carols. New members are always welcome.
Love this church body and always look forward to connecting with God with you. -- Scott
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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