Thursday, September 30, 2010

You're rich!


“You’re richer than you think,” the banks like to tell us. The bible has a similar message: Put your hope in God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. When we acknowledge that all we have is a gift from God, we will be freed to enjoy those gifts. That’s the message Timothy delivered to the rich people in his audience—it’s also the message for us rich Christians today. Sunday, Oct 3, 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Something stinks

The Christian Reformed Church has designated Sept 26 as Abuse Awareness Sunday. From the CRC website: "This is one time during the church year when we draw attention to the reality that abuse, in various forms and in various ways, is a part of our faith community. Most abuse occurs in the home. We might see the impact afterwards, but not the behavior as it occurs. Yet, those who hurt family members and those hurting family members are worshipping with us and attending other church functions. We need to be aware that some in our congregation are hiding enormous secrets." Verbal abuse is one form of abusive behaviour. Ephesians 4:29 says, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths..." The word unwholesome, in the original Greek carries the sense of something decaying, or rotting, like rotten fish. Rotten fish stinks. Our lives shouldn't stink, rather, we should be imitators of God, living a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering (5:1,2). Through Jesus' sacrifice we can find healing and forgiveness and the strength to overcome what is sinful and evil in our homes and churches.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Fall Fair Service this Sunday

This Sunday, Sept 19, we worship with the other Lucknow Churches at the Fall Fair. We'll gather in the arena at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Just do it!


It’s probably one of the most popular ad campaigns of all time: Just Do It! This Sunday we hear that same advice from James: “Do not merely listen to the word... do what it says.” We'll be commissioning our teachers and leaders for the coming season, blessing them with that charge. As we share the Lord’s Supper, may each of us pledge to live according to what the word of God says. Join us - 10:00 a.m.