I thought you all might like to see a portion of my report to the congregational board. This section highlights upcoming sermon series. I’m really looking forward to researching, writing and delivering these timely sermons!
Unstoppable: Following in the Footsteps of Paul.
Oct. 20-Nov. 24.Several weeks ago I asked folks on my Facebook page to suggest a word that came to mind when they thought of Paul. When the word “Unstoppable” appeared I immediately thought, “Yes!” If Paul was anything, he was unstoppable. He was relentless in his desire to preach the good news of God’s love as it was revealed in the life and teaching of Jesus. He was beaten, tortured, whipped, left for dead and imprisoned but nothing could keep him from the work he was called to perform. Paul was a very creative and free thinker for his day. His insights continue to ring true even now. I’m really excited about this series and all of the new ideas waiting to be discovered in Greece and the Mediterranean.
A Christmas Carol. Dec. 8-22.
This four-part series will be inspired by the classic Charles Dickens novel, A Christmas Carol. We’ll explore Christmas Past, Present and Future and take a look at the gifts waiting for all of God’s children in the story of the Christ Child.
What God Wants to Know. Jan. 5-26.
Throughout the Bible God asks a number of fascinating and very direct questions. Queries like “Where are You?” and “Do you want to be well?” are posed by God to us in order to help us discover something true about ourselves. This pastoral sermon series will deal with many serious and important issues from our every day lives as we discover what God wants to know.
The Gospel in Seven Words. February 2013.
I am still working on the basic outline for this series but much of the inspiration for it will come from the church-wide conversation beginning this fall on the gospel in seven words. More information to come later.
Grace and peace to you,
-Glen
