Reflections From Sunday Evening

I really like Boy Scout Sunday. Today we have 54 young men (I believe that is what I was told) who spent the night at the lock-in and then joined together in worship. They helped in the 8:15 service. Charles Main did the morning prayer. I think we were into a new area but I am so pround of this young man for stepping up and doing what 2/3 of those present would not want to do! They boys helped set up for the pancake breakfast. They did everything they could to help. Some even pulled a dead deer away from our church drive! It was a blessing to have these young men and many of their family members share with us today.
If you were in church today you heard a call to invite people to faith - church, to God, to friendship with Jesus - especially those who may be more skeptical of the Christian faith. As we move toward our conversation of "the life of grace" it is important to understand that "the life of grace welcomes those skeptical of the faith." Several people seemed encouraged by the fact we do not have to have all the answers for everyone who doubts - someone has been hesitant to speak of the faith to others for fear they would say the wrong thing and do more harm that good. Hopefully now we realize our task is simple - invite - "come and see." Come and see what God has done and continues to do in my life. We may trust the risen Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit will touch the heart and change the life.
It's been a good day. Not long until the Super Bow. I hope you've had a good day to.
steve