e-news for week of 7/11/10

As a church leadership, we are so thankful for all who have so generously served for the remodeling of the facility. We are already getting great feedback connected to the better traffic flow within the facility. We’re getting close to bringing our new check in system into play that will help us better flow as well.

I expressed this to the staff a couple of weeks ago how much the leadership appreciates them, our deacons, and our Life Groups that have all served so hard helping to keep costs down connected to the remodeling. For all of those of you who have served, once again, “Thank You.” This has been the “dirt digging” element of harvest. It’s the tilling of the ground. It’s dry and there is no immediate yield. On top of that, it can dry you out on a personal level. Hope in the Lord and know that your service matters. Thanks for the time you gave in the middle of the busy and mobile summer season.

On an entirely different note, it came to my attention that a group claiming to be Christians from Topeka, Kansas will be protesting against Congregation Beth Shalom during their time of worship Saturday morning at 10:30. Would you please pray for that congregation, their safety, etc.? While we differ from a theological viewpoint connected to the Messiah (I’m sure Jesus is Messiah), our role is to love God and love people. Please pray for these people. I’m doing something personally about this, but I’m not going to include that in this email. If you’d like to know what I’m doing either check out my FB profile page or email me at scott@forumchristian.org and I’ll email it to you personally.

Thanks for the great feedback from the sermon Sunday. This paradox series is truly going to challenge and stretch you in great ways. These teachings of Jesus have been working on me profoundly. I love Jesus Christ. We’ll be back in Luke 15 this week connected to “The Prodigal.” It’s going to truly build you up and help you connect to God. Can’t wait to worship with you Sunday – Scott

HOLD THE DATE:

Family Vacation Bible School Day, "Your Personal Best" on Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. A barbecue lunch will be provided. Be sure to wear clothes you can get wet in. See Katelyn or Jessie for more information and for how you can get involved.

Scott