Hello my Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
I hope that everyone had a great time at Cornfest last week. Celebrations are good for the body and the soul. I always feel very good during and after celebrations. In Luke, chapter 15, we read that all heaven celebrates when one sinner repents and comes to faith in Jesus as Savior. I believe that we don't celebrate enough for baptisms, confirmations, etc. As people come to faith in Jesus and mature we should be like heaven and celebrate. These celebrations are good for our bodies and our souls as well as our Body of Christ - Friends In Christ.
The children and Junior High youth are enjoying their learning on Sunday mornings. The children are learning through a process called, "Buzz" and the Junior High youth process is called, "Grapple". I thank all of the volunteers who are heading up these vital ministries for they are doing an excellent job.
Matt is leaving this week. I pray that he, Amanda and the kids are blessed beyond measure. Our Savior Lutheran will be blessed to have them all, just as we have been blessed these three years.
As for me I continue to rely on Jesus Christ for peace, strength and comfort. I thank all of you for your support through prayers and encouragement.
In Jesus Care,
Pastor Randy
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Pastor's Weekly Blog
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus,
This past weekend was a sad weekend as we have sent Matt off with God's blessing. We are grateful for all of Matt's work among us pointing us toward the cross of Jesus Christ. The youth are very sad to see Matt move on to another place of ministry. God's divine providence again has moved and Matt will be continuing to teach the Gospel at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Springfield, IL. Matt will be with us this weekend if you did not have a chance to say goobye and wish God's blessing on him and his family.
As we move ahead we need to wrap our hearts and minds around the mission of the Holy Trinity - to seek and save the lost. What does this mean for us individually in our daily lives? What does this mean for us collectively as Friends In Christ? What does this mean for our community as we do the mission among the people? These are all questions that we need to answer. Scripture tells us what we are to be doing. How we do it will look different as we use the gifts God has given each of us to do His mission. Each gift or grouping of gifts, along with our passion for people, will determine just how we accomplish the mission of seeking and saving the lost with the Gospel message of forgiveness and eternal life through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Pray! Pray! Pray! And God will lead.
In Jesus,
Pastor Randy
This past weekend was a sad weekend as we have sent Matt off with God's blessing. We are grateful for all of Matt's work among us pointing us toward the cross of Jesus Christ. The youth are very sad to see Matt move on to another place of ministry. God's divine providence again has moved and Matt will be continuing to teach the Gospel at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Springfield, IL. Matt will be with us this weekend if you did not have a chance to say goobye and wish God's blessing on him and his family.
As we move ahead we need to wrap our hearts and minds around the mission of the Holy Trinity - to seek and save the lost. What does this mean for us individually in our daily lives? What does this mean for us collectively as Friends In Christ? What does this mean for our community as we do the mission among the people? These are all questions that we need to answer. Scripture tells us what we are to be doing. How we do it will look different as we use the gifts God has given each of us to do His mission. Each gift or grouping of gifts, along with our passion for people, will determine just how we accomplish the mission of seeking and saving the lost with the Gospel message of forgiveness and eternal life through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Pray! Pray! Pray! And God will lead.
In Jesus,
Pastor Randy
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Pastor's Weekly Blog
Brothers and Sisters in Jesus,
What a great start to our Children's Ministry weekend. It was great to see the children learning so much as they were having a lot of fun in the process. Our junior high students began this weekend, as well. Their DVD led Bible study speaks the language they speak, so that they will listen more carefully and thus learn and retain more. The Journey Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ According to Luke continues on Sunday mornings, as well, as we meet at Turltle Tap restaurant at 9:45 am during the Children's learning time and the junior high also.
This week many opportunities will begin at Friends In Christ: On Tuesdays - WAU Proverbs at 9:00 am and WAU Revelation at 7:00 pm; Wednesdays - Confirmation at 5:00 pm, and various Friends Christ Care Small Groups (call me at 815-941-1255 for questions or to join a group). A Friends Christ Care Small Group is a wonderful way to grow in our relationship with Jesus and our relationships with each other.
I will see the pain specialist again this Friday and we will assess the present therapy that I am currently undertaking and we will see if it is working or we need to try something else. I will keep you posted. I hope that something works. It would be of great benefit to me. Thank you all so much for your prayers. I truly appreciate them.
In Jesus,
Pastor Randy
What a great start to our Children's Ministry weekend. It was great to see the children learning so much as they were having a lot of fun in the process. Our junior high students began this weekend, as well. Their DVD led Bible study speaks the language they speak, so that they will listen more carefully and thus learn and retain more. The Journey Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ According to Luke continues on Sunday mornings, as well, as we meet at Turltle Tap restaurant at 9:45 am during the Children's learning time and the junior high also.
This week many opportunities will begin at Friends In Christ: On Tuesdays - WAU Proverbs at 9:00 am and WAU Revelation at 7:00 pm; Wednesdays - Confirmation at 5:00 pm, and various Friends Christ Care Small Groups (call me at 815-941-1255 for questions or to join a group). A Friends Christ Care Small Group is a wonderful way to grow in our relationship with Jesus and our relationships with each other.
I will see the pain specialist again this Friday and we will assess the present therapy that I am currently undertaking and we will see if it is working or we need to try something else. I will keep you posted. I hope that something works. It would be of great benefit to me. Thank you all so much for your prayers. I truly appreciate them.
In Jesus,
Pastor Randy
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