Mark Your Calendar
- This Sunday 5pm – Ice Cream Social & Singspiration
- September 6&7 – Couple’s Retreat – Sign up now so we know how many rooms to reserve.
Ice Cream Social!!!!!
Couple’s Retreat
Mark your calendar for September 6-7 and Sign Up! We will be hosting a special Couple’s Retreat at the Blowing Rock Conference Center. Pastor Dan Burrell will be our guest speaker. Drive up to the retreat after work Friday and head home Saturday early afternoon. This will be a beautiful time rejoicing in God’s creation, growing in Scripture, and growing with your spouse.
Cost is only $200 per couple and covers lodging and meals.
From the Desk of Pastor Tom
In today’s polarized world, politics often becomes a contentious topic. But what if we shifted our focus from earthly governments to the unchanging kingdom of God? By anchoring our political perspectives in biblical truths we can find a peace that surpasses all human understanding. Philippians 4:4-9 shows how followers of Christ should approach not just their daily lives but also their political engagements. The Apostle Paul calls believers to rejoice in the Lord always and to be gentle to everyone. This gentleness should extend to our political conversations. In a climate where debates can quickly become heated and divisive, Christians are called to embody Christ’s love through reasonableness and gentleness.
Key Takeaways:
• Approach political discussions with a spirit of gentleness.
• Engage in discussions in a way that models Christ-like love rather than sinful anger.
• Recognize that our ultimate allegiance is to God’s kingdom, not earthly political systems.
Paul also exhorts follower’s of Christ to pray and to think about what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. This is particularly relevant in the context of politics. With the constant barrage of information and misinformation, it can be challenging to discern truth.
Practical Steps:
• Evaluate political news and opinions against Scripture.
• Regularly pray for political leaders, regardless of their party affiliation.
• Express gratitude for the freedoms we have, while also seeking justice and righteousness.
