In the 8:00 service, the warmth of Christ was evident in the love shown towards one another. We had one very young guest for the children's moment, and Pastor Keith delivered his sermon "Real Options".
The Rejoice Service featured "Shout to the Lord", "More Love" and "Rock of Ages" and the great music of the Rejoice! Ensemble.
At the 10:45 service, the choir presented a beautiful anthem "Sanctify this Place" which had an underlying melody from "Holy Holy Holy". It was a gorgeous expression of the Choir's faith and their talent.
I had the privlege of teaching in the "Better Living" Sunday School class. What a treat! I had such a good time sharing my faith, my call to ministry, and my vision for CSUMC with this wonderful group of people. It was truly a gift!
The Scriptures for this week were: Jeremiah 17: 5-10 and Luke 6:17-26.
Pastor Keith's sermon was entitled "Real Options" and here are a few highlights from his message:
- The problem for us today is not a lack of options, but being able to decide among the options we have.
- "Religion is 99% trust and 1% knowing"-- HL Melken
- We must go back to Jesus. Jesus trusted God and was open to God's leading. Jesus' power comes from his constant openness and trust in God.
- "It is our Atitude and not our Aptitude that determines our Altitude" Steven Covey
- We have the option to trust in God or trust in something else, and we can't afford to be idolotrous.
- God needs us! God doesn't have hands or feet or a mouth other than ours.
Pastor Keith challenged us to trust in God, but to remember that Trust is never a substitute for hard work, critical thinking or analysis. Rather, trust that God works with us and for us all the way!
Sunday evening, the Youth met and had "Youth Nite". This week we fellowshipped together by eating "Walking Tacos" and watching the faith-challenging movie "Bruce Almighty".
It was another great Sunday at CSUMC! Join us next week!
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