e-news for week of 1/2/11

2011 is off and running. It was fun being able to post this on my FB status on Sunday:

Scott Sutherland: really great day at Forum. Had to add chairs 3rd service. Way to start off the year Forum!!! Congrats to the Hendricks family. 11 is gonna be a great year...

It was great to share in Louis Hendricks baptizing his son Benjamin into Christ. It was also wonderful to baptize Eric and Stephani Worts last night.

As a ministry, God calls us to intentionally connect people to Jesus. As ever, let me encourage you to be purposeful in every element of your life for God. Live for His glory.

I was in the gym last night and struck up a conversation with someone I’d not ever met before. By the end of the conversation, I knew there was both a connection and a bridge built that extended friendship and a casual invite to Forum.

Are you walking with the Lord?

Let me take a moment to extend thanks for the ongoing encouragement connected to all that God is doing here. We have to encourage one another. You are vital within the kingdom of God. You may be His sole missionary/ambassador in your workplace, family, campus, etc. Walk with Him. He’s with you every step and every moment.

This week we’ll dial in to 1 Peter 2:19-25. This fallen world has a very sharp edge. How we respond to the intensity of life often demonstrates where our faith lies.

Looking forward to worshipping with all of you this Sunday.

Scott