Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ!
This past Sunday I encouraged you to follow the command of God – “give thanks!” Over 100 times in the Bible we are commanded to “give thanks.” Like picking up a snowball, a stone, a ball…and tossing it at a target. You are intentional and you are aiming. That is what we find in Psalm 100:4 in the Hebrew phrase for “give thanks!” It’s a command to toss!
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name!”
Isn’t that awesome?!! God is telling us to pick up words and actions of gratitude, take aim and intentionally toss him thanks! I love it!
So we worshipped in song and word this past Sunday – and then we actually took about 10 minutes and exercised what we learned. Many times we listen to the sermon, worship in song, and then attempt to leave and “be the church.” Well, we stopped and digested God’s Words and applied some of the teaching on the spot. Here were the three challenges I gave each of us during the conclusion.
1. Pick one person that you need to say “thank you” to, and tell them “thanks” and for what reason!
2. Using the alphabet, give God thanks for 26 things! A = apple, B = brothers, etc.
3. Memorize I Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
As we get back into a full work week, possibly regretting all the Holiday food and shopping, give thanks!
This month of December we look forward to worshipping together as a church family, focusing on the coming of Jesus Christ into this world. Children’s church and nursery are in full swing, the worship team will be leading us in songs of worship, advent readings will help us focus on the coming Jesus, and together we will worship our Lord and Savior!
May God bless you all!
Pastor Rex
This past Sunday I encouraged you to follow the command of God – “give thanks!” Over 100 times in the Bible we are commanded to “give thanks.” Like picking up a snowball, a stone, a ball…and tossing it at a target. You are intentional and you are aiming. That is what we find in Psalm 100:4 in the Hebrew phrase for “give thanks!” It’s a command to toss!
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name!”
Isn’t that awesome?!! God is telling us to pick up words and actions of gratitude, take aim and intentionally toss him thanks! I love it!
So we worshipped in song and word this past Sunday – and then we actually took about 10 minutes and exercised what we learned. Many times we listen to the sermon, worship in song, and then attempt to leave and “be the church.” Well, we stopped and digested God’s Words and applied some of the teaching on the spot. Here were the three challenges I gave each of us during the conclusion.
1. Pick one person that you need to say “thank you” to, and tell them “thanks” and for what reason!
2. Using the alphabet, give God thanks for 26 things! A = apple, B = brothers, etc.
3. Memorize I Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
As we get back into a full work week, possibly regretting all the Holiday food and shopping, give thanks!
This month of December we look forward to worshipping together as a church family, focusing on the coming of Jesus Christ into this world. Children’s church and nursery are in full swing, the worship team will be leading us in songs of worship, advent readings will help us focus on the coming Jesus, and together we will worship our Lord and Savior!
May God bless you all!
Pastor Rex