We have some really exciting plans to celebrate Independence Day at Church Requel this weekend. The sermon is a very special one, I think, and nicely mashes together some little known facts of our nation's Declaration of Independence with our Philippians' passage. Here's a hint: at one point our nation's founders prayed together and ended up with the now famous "e pluribus unum" - One Out of Many. We also learn from Paul's letter to the Philippians that we should "stand firm in one spirit, with one mind." Hmmm.... seems like a theme!
I met with Nate yesterday to make our final plans for Sunday's service and he told me some really exciting news! Jana will be playing the keyboard as part of the Praise Team. Wow! I didn't even know she played. Seems as how Luke let the musical cat out of the bag.
We also have some pretty incredible special things happening. I promise you that you will not want to miss a special "4th of July" appearance by The Skit Guys! (Who says we can't enjoy a good laugh at church?) Also this weekend will see the grand opening of our Church Requel bookstore! You'll want to come early and/or stay late to get some good Monday - day off reading material. Finally, don't forget that we have the Elementary Children's class up and running now. This will be the second week. The only complaint from the kids last weekend was that they didn't get to spend enough time in their class! So this weekend we'll dismiss them a little earlier.
I'm sure by now you have become accustomed to my enthusiasm. But honestly, doesn't this sound like a great Independence Day worship service? I can't tell you how much I appreciate Nate, Luke, Stephen, Jana, Nancy, Jonathan, Shaun, Kyle, Rachel, Mark, Steve, Cindy, and Jessica's commitment to make CR happen this weekend. If you see them, let them know how much you appreciate them too!
Remember - our new location is at Ontario Christian Fellowship, 636 S. Lexington-Springmill Road, just one mile south of Richland Mall. See you Sunday at 6PM!
