One of the most overlooked things about Scripture in today's culture is that the Good Book was not written to each of us as individuals, but to the people of God as a community. We also overlook that Christ's life was lived not for each of us, but for all the world. It is very easy to fall into the trap of "It's all about Jesus and me" and the most important thing in life is my personal relationship with Christ. Yes, it is true that no one gets to the Father except through the Son. However, as a part of taking on the Christian life, we must be cognizant of the fact that we are not lone rangers. The Christian life cannot be lived as it is intended apart from the community of saints. One of the main tasks that I see the church needing to take more seriously is the idea of being in community with one another. This weekend, we have several opportunities to be in community with one another, and I hope you will take advantage of all of these.
The first is this Saturday, when Erin and I will be hosting our annual Open House at the Parsonage from 4:00-8:00PM. We look forward to this every year - the opportunity to welcome you into our home and to visit with people from all the churches we serve. This is truly a community event for us, as the Pharr Chapel, Franklin, and Jeanerette people are all invited. We understand there are so many holiday parties to be at, and so many things pushing for your time, and with that in mind want to remind you again this is a come-and-go event - we will be happy to see you for five minutes or fifty. (In addition, y'all come get the spread - I don't need all those sweets left over).
Secondly, we will be having what is usually (and will be again next year) Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner after 11:00 worship this Sunday. We will be providing roast - bring the rest! This is a great time of fellowship and fun for us to be as one over the table.
In addition, we will be delivering food baskets for the elderly and those in need on Sunday afternoon. There are few times we are presented as a church to become community as when engaged in the work of the Lord. I know you will want to be a part of this special time together.
12 days until Christmas. How exciting!
See you Sunday!
Lamar
The first is this Saturday, when Erin and I will be hosting our annual Open House at the Parsonage from 4:00-8:00PM. We look forward to this every year - the opportunity to welcome you into our home and to visit with people from all the churches we serve. This is truly a community event for us, as the Pharr Chapel, Franklin, and Jeanerette people are all invited. We understand there are so many holiday parties to be at, and so many things pushing for your time, and with that in mind want to remind you again this is a come-and-go event - we will be happy to see you for five minutes or fifty. (In addition, y'all come get the spread - I don't need all those sweets left over).
Secondly, we will be having what is usually (and will be again next year) Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner after 11:00 worship this Sunday. We will be providing roast - bring the rest! This is a great time of fellowship and fun for us to be as one over the table.
In addition, we will be delivering food baskets for the elderly and those in need on Sunday afternoon. There are few times we are presented as a church to become community as when engaged in the work of the Lord. I know you will want to be a part of this special time together.
12 days until Christmas. How exciting!
See you Sunday!
Lamar
