Reflections From Sunday Evening

This Thursday evening at 7:00 we will have a "Cornerstone Service". There is a steel beam that will become part of our new building waiting in the sanctuary. In our service this week we will invite everyone to write a verse or some wording on the beam. We are asking people to come and "leave your mark" on this project. We will have the beam (as well as one in the dining hall) out through next weekend. If you can't make it on Thursday take a moment after church this Saturday or between services next Sunday to write your message. I plan to write Jeremiah 29:11. (You can look it up if you do not already know what that verse says or come next week and I will preach on it). You may have a favorite verse to write down and pass on to the next generations. I hope everyone will choose to participate in this time to pray and anticipate God's next step. On another note... For the second weekend in a row it was extremely cold today. It seemed like a good idea to add a couple of inches of snow to be sure and discourage people from getting out today. Still we had a great day of worship. We celebrated a baptism. Blessings on Zach and Jennifer on Harper Grace's baptism. We sang and prayed. We heard the Word. Somebody was encouraged. Someone was blessed. Someone was challenged. Someone realized the love of the Lord. Somebody said "yes" to Jesus Christ and walked out into newness of life. That is what happens when the people of God gather. It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too. steve