Pastor’s Note 04/20/2023

That which was from the beginning, 

which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, 

which we have looked at and our hands have touched—

this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.”

1 John 1:1 (NIV)

 

Knowing what we believe is an important part of being a disciple of Jesus. We need to know what we believe, what are the fundamentals, the basics.

 

This Sunday we begin a new sermon series entitled, The Basics, that will explore the basics of the Christian faith as we look at the letter that the Apostle John wrote and learn what are the basics of being a disciple of Jesus.

 

I hope that you can attend (or watch online) as we learn what are the basics of the Christian faith and how that will help us to live as Christ followers in our world.

 

Have a great rest of the week.



Pastor’s Note 04/13/23

I am away this week on study leave but I wanted send along this poem from Gregory of Nazianzus (He was a 4th-century Archbishop of Constantinople) which is a great summary of Jesus’ life and especially appropriate as we come away from Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus.

 

 

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by Gregory of Nazianzus (AD 329-390)

         

He began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of Life.
Jesus ended His earthly ministry by being thirsty, yet He is the Living Water.
Jesus was weary, yet He is our rest.

Jesus paid tribute, yet He is the King.
Jesus was accused of having a demon, yet He cast out demons.
Jesus wept, yet He wipes away our tears.
Jesus was sold for thirty pieces of silver, yet He redeemed the world.
Jesus was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, yet He is the Good Shepherd.
Jesus died, yet by His death He destroyed the power of death.

 

 

*This poem by Gregory of Nazianzus is from the April issue of the periodical “Cultivare” (https://www.cultivare.net) It is a great electronic periodical that digs deeper into different topics seeking to “cultivate contemplation, engagement and deeper understanding” to deepen our faith in Christ. If you would like to find out more about “cultivare” or subscribe, click on the link above.

 

Hope that you have a great rest of the week.