This Sunday we will continue to focus on the “Grow” element of becoming like Jesus Christ. As a ministry we strive to intentionally connect people to Jesus. Currently we have a very deliberate focus of helping you to become like him. Hence, when you connect with people they are making a connection with someone who truly represents Jesus.
As we continue to pursue a life like Jesus’, let’s continue to push and challenge one another. God won’t give up on you. Don’t you dare allow selfishness, complacency, pride, or whatever it is you are holding on to cause you to lose focus on the goal. Don’t turn to the right or the left of this path God has you on.
I want to take a moment to say, “Thank You” to our entire ministry staff. October is “Pastor Appreciation Month.” And honestly, while I personally think this is another invented, contrived, and artificially created event to boost probably a slow month’s sales in Christian bookstores nationwide (I can say that out loud in that I am one) there is merit in encouraging one another. The scriptures actually encourage double honor to those who preach and teach (see 1 Timothy 5:17). I’m so thankful for Justin, Jessie, Jody, Jared, Ted, Tyler, Tarry, and Katelyn on the ministry staff side of things. I’m ever grateful for Carolyn, Melanie, Melinda, Helen, Marlowe, and Brian on the administrative side. Please take a moment and send a note of encouragement to various staff members.
Several things to note:
1. Workday – tomorrow - 7 a.m.
2. Elementary kids have the “Questions” series starting tonight. Times are from 6 - 7:30. Meet in the gym.
3. Sign up for the 5K this Sunday. In order for the team to order correct T-shirts you need to get signed up. There are also training runs going on – you can see those times on the website.
4. There’s a regional retreat for men happening on Oct. 15-16.
As ever friends – let me remind all of this: Forum is a pretty good sized church. We could spend every minute on Sunday morning, I could use everything I ever write, we could never sing another praise song or even take communion again during a Sunday morning service JUST TO MAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS. Use the website – it’s our primary place to gather information. Those aren’t the only announcements – I just think if I make all announcements you’ll lose it but more importantly – even this visual noise has caused you to probably lose the most important message of this publication:
Be like Jesus. Do your personal best. Live by faith. Step out on faith between now and Sunday by praying for someone in your life and then inviting them to church.
Can’t wait to worship with you Sunday. — Scott
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