Good Friday morning Church Requel!
I'm really looking forward to Mother's Day this Sunday. How about you? We will be continuing our survey of Old Testament Characters with the study of Ruth this week. I've really enjoyed this study. Like the picture right says, the book of Ruth is so much more than a love story. I discovered 8 life lessons from the story of Ruth and Boaz and I can't wait to share them with you. Want a head start? Here are the online sermon notes.
Did you know that originally the Book of Ruth was positioned after Proverbs in the Hebrew Bible? That makes so much sense to me now that I've spent this week studying. Think of it this way. Proverbs is filled with advice and catchy poems of how to best live your life. Then the Book of Ruth comes along with - "let me show you Proverbs in action!" Surely there is no coincidence that Ruth directly follows Proverbs 31!
I'm looking for sermon series suggestions. Well it looks like I may be preaching on these different characters from the Old Testament for awhile. I certainly am enjoying the study and I hope you are too. There is just so much rich material to draw upon. As you probably have figured out by now, the idea of these talks is all about what life lessons can we apply to our own lives? We discovered 6 life lessons each from Jonah and Daniel. We'll learn 8 from Ruth.
Here is where I would love your help. Any suggestion of a catchy sermon series title we can put to these? Something like Old Testament Character, with the double play on the Character moniker. My brother Todd was always so good at these titles. Wouldn't you love to help me show him that we can be clever too? Drop your name suggestions into the offering basket on Sunday.
Sunday's Worship Experience. Brandi Missie and Trish will be back singing together Sunday morning. They have put together three special songs to share with you including "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)," "God Of All My Days," and "When We Pray." They all are truly special! We'll also be singing three congregational songs I know you love: "Glorious Day," "Jesus," and "Oh My Soul." Be sure to thank the girls for all their preparation to make our worship experience so wonderful!
We also have some special Mom's Day videos and possibly one other Mother's Day surprise we're working on, but just can't tell you about yet. Dan and DeeDee are prepping the communion table. Aaron is bringing snacks. Trish and Missie are pulling double duty as greeters. Cindy is teaching the Missionary class. Karen is teaching KidsMin. Sara is serving in the Nursery. Shelli is leading the counting team. Paul, Chris and Brett are working in the tech booth. Thanks everyone for your volunteer support of our church!
Upcoming Dates to Remember. We will be serving meals to our neighborhood on May 26th. The Missionary Class and Cindy are taking the lead on this serve, but they could still use some other adult help and desserts.
June 19th will be the Community Night of Worship at the Renaissance Theater. We've raised about $300 so far to support this effort. We'll leave the special offering open for one more Sunday if you'd still like to provide your financial support.
And this just in... June 24th will be the annual Church Requel picnic after church at air conditioned Pavillon at North Lake Park!
Brandi and I are working on the other summer dates even as you read this newsletter. We hope to have a summer schedule of events out to you all soon!
Love you all much! Look forward to seeing you Sunday morning! Pastor Mark
