Tim’s
Tidings
How
would you answer if someone asks, “What would you be delighted in
experiencing at Eastminster this summer?”
I
believe my one-word answer would be “growth.”
The
number one thing that impresses me right now is that many people are growing
spiritually and relationally. Vacation
Bible School bonded our community and made a real impact for God in the lives
of the children, youth and adults who participated. Worship is God exalting and God is at work
forming a spiritual community of worshippers in and through the choir that spreads
to us all. Children’s camps are open all
summer and spreading the Good News of Jesus in word, worship and deed. Teens are going to camp for life changing
experiences. Koinonia groups are
starting for adults, while others are reading the Bible through in 90
days. Members are having others in their
homes for fellowship and food, prayer, study and spiritual growth. Eastminster is working on mission projects
such as the Day of Hope, Master’s Workshop, Daily Bread, Habitat for Humanity
and more. New members are joining.
Children, youth and adults are being baptized.
I
believe the “spiritual soil” at Eastminster is fertile for growth at the
moment, Lord willing. Consequently, next
weekend we will begin a worship series on Saturday nights at 6 p.m. and Sunday
Mornings at 10 a.m. entitled, “Parables of Growth.”
This
series will talk about good growth and bad growth, about the growth of the
kingdom of God in our midst, about how we might bear “good fruit” as followers
of Jesus and as members of the human race. Please keep up with worship services
via internet when you travel and/or by picking up sermon transcripts at the
information stations. Summer is a real
“opportunity time” for spiritual and personal growth for many.
What
would you be delighted in experiencing at Eastminster this summer… and beyond
for that matter? I’m interested in
finding out. Let’s share!
See you
in Church,
Pastor Tim
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