“In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.”
Ephesians 3:4-6 (NIV)
Good morning,
By now most of you have heard that Kreg Kenton has passed away. Calvary and Crossview have teamed together to help the family out with meals the next two weeks. If you would like to help, here is the link http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=ILJR9450 to sign-up. Please keep Brenda and the Kids in your prayers. The Memorial service will be September 14th @1pm @Crossview.
One of the things that we have decided to do as a church is to move towards Sermon based small groups. You have probably heard me talk about this from the pulpit from time to time. To be in community with others is one of the biggest discipleship strategies you could make in your personal spiritual Journey with Christ. One of the reasons we have been studying the book of Ephesians is that Paul outlines a clear path of getting to know God, Christ, the church, and how to live that out in our lives. This Sunday is our Fuel Group sign-ups. I would love to see each and everyone of you make the decision to make discipleship a priority in your spiritual disciplines. The bible teaches and as we have seen in Ephesians, we need each other to make it in this world we live.
Yesterday I was reading an article from Fox news on a Christian business in the Portland area that was forced to close because they would not make a wedding cake for a Gay wedding. The Gay's literally attacked them, their business, and threatened to kill them. This is the world we live in. To be a follower of Christ will get harder for each of us as the return of Christ comes nearer. That's why Christian community is so important and that you be a part of a bible based loving Fuel Group. Why do we call them Fuel Groups? Because each of us need to be refilled weekly in God's word in a loving community. Paul says we are:
• Heirs together
• Members together of one body
• Sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus
I hope you will chose to be a part of one of our amazing Fuel Groups...you are loved!
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