when God speaks

This Sunday at Tabernacle we are finishing our series entitled "When God Speaks". The premise of our study together has been a focus upon the response of people when God speaks to them. We have looked at the heroes of our faith who have responded by saying, "Here I am".

What happens when instead of this phrase being the response of the people of God, it is the very message that God says Himself. What do we do when Jesus says, "Here I am."? Find out this Sunday....

Contemporary 8:30 am

Traditional 11 am

Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 am

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peace child

There is a missionary story the talks about how some missionaries went to a culture where Judas was seen as the hero of the Gospel story because that culture celebrated cunning. Being shocked at the applause that Judas got, the missionaries didn't know how to communicate the Gospel and had to rethink their approach.

That is until one day two sides of the tribe were fighting when all of a sudden a mother gave up her child to the other side. The fighting stopped instantly. Puzzled at the event, the missionaries came to the realization that there is one thing stronger than division, a parent's love. This is known as offering a "peace child." The missionaries then had their story to tell.

congrats

Congratulations to all those who are graduating in the next week or two. Remember that we are a people that are called to love God with our heart, soul, MIND, and strength. Your academic achievements are an act of worship unto God.

We need Christians who are preparing and prepared for a life of service in this world. They need to be trained and equipped to do God's work in the world. Your graduation (particularly those from High School) is just the beginning of a lifetime of learning, growing, and developing. So as you listen to the typical graduation speech (oh the places you'll go ala Dr. Seuss, or the Road Less Traveled bit), remember that the world is waiting for you. Will you be ready to serve them? Will you be prepared and have your mind sharpened? This is just the beginning, get ready.