How do you stay healthy?
We learn in Acts 2:42-47 that the early church gained health
and strength from meeting and eating together “with glad and generous
hearts.” God creates us to enjoy life
together in community!
It seems that as Jesus is exalted in such gatherings, the
natural response is to tell friends and neighbors to “Come and See.” I was inspired this week by the great group
of believers who attended the Pastors’ Bible Study, “John in January,” and I
invite you to “come and see” this Wednesday too.
At 5:45 p.m. on the next three Wednesdays all are invited to
come to Fellowship Hall in Eastminster’s Christian Ministry Center for dinner,
fellowship and to learn more about the Gospel of John. Dinner is by donation and is delicious. The study this week will unlock the seven
“signs” in John that have drawn believers closer to God in Jesus. Our Minister of Music, Robert McBride, a true
Renaissance Man, will be leading this week’s teaching time. It is sure to be enlightening! Childcare will be provided and the event will
end by 7 p.m.
This weekend we continue the worship series on John looking
at how word of Jesus spread as Jesus started his ministry. It seems that as people came into contact
with Jesus they were enriched. He
focused on them. He looked for their
best interests. He hears the words of
their mouth but also knows the concerns of their heart. Jesus leads them deeper into relationship
with God, others and the world.
Some things never change.
The church today grows as people open their eyes, ears and hearts to see
what God is up to in the world, and commit to let God lead them. They pray for God’s will to be done in their
lives. They reach out to others saying
“come and see” inviting them into Christian community.
Even as word about Jesus spread quickly from friend and
relative and acquaintance in Jesus’ day, it does so today. Surveys show that
fully 75% of those who engage in Christian communities do so at the invitation
of a Friend, Neighbor, Relative, or Acquaintance (FRAN).
As you gain benefit from the worship, ministries and
missions of the church, God will work through you naturally “as you are going”
through life healthier and more in tune with the Spirit. It’s great what happens when we gather in
God’s name and gain spiritual health and wholeness. I look forward to seeing you, and perhaps a
friend or two, in church this weekend … and on Wednesday! May God bring life and health to
Eastminster’s body!
Blessings,
Pastor Tim
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