Scripture
– 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
All
Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and
training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work.
Bob’s
thoughts:
We
were early and I was able to finish my coffee and partake of a donut.
I am always
happy to find a cross here and appreciated the banners.
I realized
we visited for a previous sermon from this man and was hoping for more. I turned
my hearing aids up but still had trouble understanding some of the message. I
question architectural and geographical references as being prime authenticators
of Scripture. It was an important point that God was declaring the value of
women.
I
enjoyed Pastor Dan relating how during his time in Malawi he would be asked to what
tribe he belonged. The concept that Americans do not have tribes was not
believable to his Malawian friends, so he claimed the Steeler Nation as his
tribe.
On a
regular basis, when I am at the VA, people inquire knowingly that I am a WWII
vet. For a long time I offered that my time of service was Vietnam but realized
it’s much easier (and I guess believable) to just speak of a WWII battle and
everybody is happy.
I
enjoyed the children’s message especially because the speaker’s body language captivated
the children.
Jan’s
thoughts:
We
arrived early enough at the 9 a.m. service that we had time to partake of
coffee and donuts and enjoy conversation with some friends.
The
room filled up slowly, as is usual with contemporary worship services, and the
rear of the room is set up for parents to sit with their little ones while they
play during the service. They are also conveniently nearby when it’s time for
the children’s message.
The
message was presented by Karl Hudson, the Director of Youth and Young Adult
Ministries. It was part four of a series called Believe, and this entry was titled Just Fairy Tales. In it, Karl stated many people have issues with
trusting the truth of the Bible, but we should not mistrust it just because we
don’t completely understand it. There is an abundance of proof, there are
statements from eyewitnesses, and archeological finds that speak to the credibility
of Scripture.
He
pointed out that as a youth director, he loves to read Scripture to children,
but the support of parents is a crucial component of helping youth to
internalize God’s Word.
I
was glad to be able to participate in World Communion Sunday.
Our
prayer for this church:
Father,
we pray Your continued blessings on Your church as they work to discern the person
You are sending to lead them. Amen.
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