I have a few things for you.
#1 - I enjoyed our music this past Sunday. What a great time of reflection and contemplation. The stories behind the hymns we sang were both moving and great reminders of God's grace when life's terrors arrive at our door step. Thank you to our music team for putting so much thought into that music time.
#2 - A couple thoughts on the message. (side note - we had a glitch in the recording of the message so there will no podcast this week).
- Christianity is more than picking up an ethic or a philosophy, it is becoming a completely new person. It is a power and a new life.
- There is no practical help in Christianity unless all of it's true.
- Unless you have a horizon beyond your present life span, unless there is a truth beyond feelings, there is no basis for heroism or courage in this life.
- We can have courage because God loves us in Christ, because we have approval that our life is simply to honor the one that has honored us. And that means we can handle anything. We can all say to:
Our Heart – with all your performance driven anxiety…shut up.
The World – with all of your changing opinions…you don’t terrify me anymore.
To Death – you can’t take away anything from me that makes me who I am.
#3 - We are really excited about our classes that are going to be offered beginning in May.
Starting on the Mission (SOTM) begins May 9 at 7 pm in the loft at All Saints Church. You can sign up online, the connect card or the concierge desk.
Journey begins May 6, 9:30 am in the loft at All Saints Church.
#4 - This Sunday we will be wrapping up our series in I Corinthinas 15. We are talking about Forgiveness and the secret to a guilt free life is belief in the resurrection. It's going to be a great day of healing for many people, I am anticipating some deep work going in our souls.
#5 - I am so proud of All Saints for the incredible outpouring of love and belief in the fact that All Saints has a global reach! We raised $10,701.40 for the One Day to Feed the World. We crushed our goal of $10k. Thank you so much for being such a generous church. I want this to be our reputation, generous and giving. These are traits that change people and make a city better. THANK YOU!!!
#6 - We are planning our upcoming series for the summer and fall. In the Spring/Summer we are going to spend six weeks talking about marriage, singleness and sex. I look forward to helping us all see what healthy and mature relationships look like according to the Bible. In the summer/fall we are going to spend time in Ephesians looking at the role of the church. It will be empowering for us to see what role we play in our neighborhoods and cities, also how we take serving, giving and loving to extravagant levels.
#7 - Life Groups are ramping up for our Summer semester, look for details that will be coming very soon. Any questions or interest in being a life group facilitator? Shoot an email to lifegroups@believedoubtseek.org or let us know on the contact card this Sunday.
#8 - Join us for prayer tonight (Wednesday, April 25 at 7pm in the auditorium).
All Saints Church, you are putting a dent in the world by introducing the people of Seattle to the abundant life of Jesus. I am proud to be serving you and serving with you.
See you Sunday!
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