Being “at peace” means different things to different people. For some, it means a lack of stress in life. For others, it means financial security—money in the bank, nice things, and good retirement plan. Ask a mother of young kids and she might describe the hour after the kids have gone to sleep as being peaceful. From a Biblical point of view, peace comes first from a person, not from right circumstances.
Why Church?
Our special guest for this morning is Jay Forseth. Jay was formerly the pastor of our sister church in Columbus and recently has been elected the Superintendent of our conference. This morning he will be sharing his heart and vision for our churches. Please help us welcome Jay.
What Motivates Our Church?
Jesus invited people from every background and status to follow Him—rich people, poor people, sick people, well people, people who were spiritual, and people who were not spiritual. He didn’t place a bunch of conditions on His offer. The difference between rule-keeping and rule-following is where the focus is placed. His invitation tells us something about where our focus should be.
Joy Full
The story of Christmas is that Jesus is the source of true joy! As one writer said, “He has come for us, for us. He’s come—amazingly, shockingly—because he loves us. That’s the startling joy of Christmas.” (Finding Christmas – James Calvin Schaap)
Love Full
Love is often talked about and more often misunderstood. Love in our world is primarily a feeling. Biblically speaking love is so much more than a feeling. From a Biblical point of view love moves. It is an action toward others, on behalf of others, and for the benefit of others. In it’s purest form it is self-sacrificing without the expectation of return. What does it look like to live a love “FULL” life?
Peace Full
Being “at peace” means different things to different people. For some, it means a lack of stress in life. For others, it means financial security—money in the bank, nice things, and good retirement plan. Ask a mother of young kids and she might describe the hour after the kids have gone to sleep as being peaceful. From a Biblical point of view, peace comes first from a person, not from right circumstances.