Let the Summer Begin!

We live in Florida, it always feels like summer, but we officially begin our summer activities.  Here are some of the things beginning this week.

NEW BIBLE CLASSES.
Wednesday Night offers two opportunities.

1. Homosexuality is a 6 week study in the Hebrews Coffee Shop.
2. Me and You and the People in the Pews (personality class) will be offered again in the Lynn Center #105.  There is a 25 person limit.  We will take the personality test this week.

Sunday Morning offers 2 classes.

1. God According to God in the Auditorium.
2. Me and You and the People in the Pews for YOUNG ADULTS in the upstairs Lynn Center.

NEW SERMON SERIES begins this Sunday called Amazing Jesus.  When God put skin on He walked among His creation amazing them every step of the way.  I have been looking forward to this series for a few weeks now.  The purpose is to awaken us to the majesty of Christ.  This Sunday we learn He was amazing people before His ministry ever began.  Invite your non-Christian friends,  those who are struggling, or people who are looking for something greater in life.

NEW YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAM:  Besides the new Bible class on Sunday mornings, David Paladin has put together some activities for the summer as well.  If you are a young adult or have any in your home, please let us know if they would like to get involved.  Also, we want to hear from them as to the kind of things they are interested in.

Sunday was an uplifting day for me.  First of all, I got to teach out of one of my favorite books of the Bible (II Samuel) and one of my favorite characters (David).  If you were in class I apologize for going so fast, I could talk about David and Absalom for weeks.  After that, I was blessed to preach from another couple of my favorite books (Psalms and I Samuel).  Such power messages are found within those pages.  Finally, my oldest, Lex, came in that afternoon.  It was a good day for this preacher.  Now to focus on my other favorite books (the Gospels) and ultimate character (Jesus Christ) in Scripture.

Let's take our joys and share them with others.  I'm not talking about bragging about how great our lives are, but a spirit that brings a positive and joyful atmosphere to others (especially if their life isn't so wonderful).  Start reading through the Gospels.  You might want to commit to only reading Matthew, Mark, Luke and John through the summer.  Take a single story and meditate on it.  Put yourself in that place.  Feel the emotion of seeing Jesus, smell the Sea of Galilee, taste the loaves and fishes, see the miracles, hear the response of the crowds.  Let God's Word come alive.