e-news for week of 4/17/11

“I simply argue that the cross be raised again at the center of the marketplace as well as on the steeple of the church. I am recovering the claim that Jesus was not crucified in a cathedral between two candles, but on a cross between two thieves; on the town garbage heap; at a crossroad so cosmopolitan that they had to write his title in Hebrew and Latin and in Greek; at the kind of place where cynics talk smut and thieves curse, and soldiers gamble. Because that is where he died. And that is what he died about. And that is where churchmen ought to be, and what churchmen should be about.” — George MacLeod

With utmost intention, each week we center our lives, our worship, our church body, our families, and our businesses on Jesus Christ. This weekend we will focus on the awe inspiring death of Christ followed by his stunning resurrection. Please invite people to encounter this slain savior and resurrected Lord on Friday and Sunday.

To my knowledge, Forum witnessed its first ever “stage dive” this past Sunday! Very cool. Thanks to our preschool choir for blessing us and singing praise to God. This Sunday our adult choir will be helping to lead us in praise. We won’t promise another stage dive, but you just never know.

It’s interesting that the week after we preached the section of scripture on 666 contrasted to those who are marked by the seal of God that attendance in worship at Forum was 777. Don’t take it as “a sign” but it is interesting.

Looking forward to a Spirit filled weekend with you. - Scott