Someone came out Sunday morning and said, "Thank you, I needed that." I replied, "Thank you!", of which she asked why I was thanking her. I said, "You don't always get positive remarks after a lesson on submission, but then to learn it helped someone is the greatest compliment you could give." So "thank you" to everyone who accepted the message from I Peter 2 on being subject to the government and it's officials. Politics seems to separate Christians more and more with every election. Our society seems to be more at odds with one another than ever before (maybe it's just me). As Christians we are Not of This World so we handle these situations on a divine level. Everyone wants what is best for this country and their families and it is that passion that drives us. It is alright for each of us to have our personal views on economics, foreign policies, gun control and, of course, taxes. But we must never allow those views to separate fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. We are to be united, though, on moral issues we are facing in this country, such as gay marriage, abortion, cohabitation, etc. Yesterday I felt that unity. Some people need more teaching on the moral issues facing our day because the world has fed them lies. When we talk with others about these things make sure you do it with love, patience, and much prayer. Just because someone is a Christian doesn't mean they are mature in their understanding of what God desires for His people. Also, when you talk to those who are not believers, don't expect they will understand and do not become judgmental. Read I Corinthians 5:9-13 to hear it from the Holy Spirit. Most importantly, live godly lives before others. Teach others the Good News of Jesus Christ as we change our world one soul at a time.
If you want to get involved in politics today pray for Chris Dean's brother who is stationed in South Korea.
We had one visitor in our Coffee Connection. She is a direct result of our kids program. David Paladin has been teaching our children to Love God, Love God's People, and to Love to Serve. They have been focusing on serving by taking several field trips to places and doing acts of kindness. This past week they went to a place that helps homeless families and passed out little bottles of shampoo, soap, etc. with a card that said it was from our "little fishes" program. A mother brought her 3 year old daughter to church because of that and joined us for Coffee Connection while her little girl attended The Aquarium. I'm excited about the future of these kids as well as the church.
Continue to check on those who were not with us Sunday and let the elders know if there is someone who needs special attention. Have a great week.
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