Reflections From Sunday Evening

The Christian life is like a stream continually flowing. That is certainly the image we may claim for our personal Christian life. The stream of the Holy Spirit is an everflowing stream of grace, power and love. The Spirit flows with a gentle ripple or sometimes as a fast current. Sometimes the Spirit seems very peaceful and gentle. There are other times the Spirit moves like a white water rapid. The Spirit ebbs and flows continually. We see the Spirit move in and through the Church. The constant factor is that the Spirit never stands still. There is always something new, creative and redemptive moving. We witness this in our church. Last week we had Vacation Bible School. Over 400 children participated along with approximately 150 adult leaders and helpers. The Spirit was moving in the lives of children. Today we bridged children and adults with worship. The Holy Spirit was active in lifting Jesus to the forefront. The Spirit moves. This week 50 young people will be attending Church Camp. It is difficult to explain how the Spirit moves in the hearts and lives of children and youth in a camp setting. We fully anticipate more Spirit stirring this week. In addition to that on Thursday a group from our church will be heading to Honduras for a week. Once again the Spirit is moving. I pray the Spirit move in your life today. That is what we experience. This is what we expect. It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too. steve