Monthly Archives: September 2024

Kids’ News

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This week, we talked about how God is creative and how we are God’s masterpiece, created in Jesus Christ to do good things. Psalm 139:1-18 teaches us that God made each of us unique and special.

This scripture brings comfort and peace as it helps us understand how deeply we are known and loved by God. It reminds us that we are created with care and purpose, and that we are wonderfully made. The psalm describes how God has been involved in our lives since the very beginning, and how He is always with us, guiding and loving us every step of the way.

Even in difficult times or when we feel scared, we can remember this psalm and be reassured that God is always with us, and His love never fails. Let’s carry these powerful words with us as a reminder of our value and God’s never-ending love.

Join us this Sunday as we continue to explore the meaning of this psalm and how it applies to our lives.

Blessings…

No Wrath—Just Love

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One reader writes to remind me that God is “a God of eternal wrath.”

Sorry—no wrath, eternal or otherwise.

I know Paul talks about the wrath of God. I could try to twist the scripture here to save Paul’s words.

Instead, I’ll just tell the truth: God ain’t mad.

Never has been.

Never will be.

Jesus had a thing against anger. He says being mad at someone demeans that person’s value. It is a serious sin (Matthew 5:21-26).

It can get us into trouble.

But—it won’t make God mad at us.

In spite of our sins, God has only love for us.

Five hundred years ago, the great Julian of Norwich had an extensive near-death experience at the age of 30. She met the Lord face to face.

As a Catholic of the Middle Ages, she was very aware of human sin.

But she was surprised.

She expected some wrath against the sinner. But she found no anger in God.

Just love. Just kindness. Just grace.

And in the millions of experiences people have had of God through the ages, not one person has met a God of wrath.

Yes, some experienced hell, but that was never God’s doing. God is the one who breaks into that torment to pull them out.

Unconditional love is love that is never altered by any situation. It is pure, unmixed with anything.

God IS love.

This has become very clear to us in the St. Matthew class on NDEs.

We are not just loved; we are cherished.

As one NDEer put it, “Each one of us is God’s favorite person.”

Loved—as you are. Loved—forever.

Live with it.

(Sunday at 11:00.)

Max’s Corner

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Choir Practice—Sunday at 9:30

You know what that means.
Summer is definitely over—done with, gone.
Our choir won’t sing this Sunday, but very soon, they will. We already have at least two new members, and we could use more.
If you can sing, think about joining us!

NDE Class

There are four more NDE classes, but studies will continue at the same time every week.
This class has brought encouragement about our deceased loved ones. It has pushed us toward the certainty that God is real and shown us that God is always loving, always forgiving, and never angry at us.
Class is at 9:45, followed by breakfast.

Speaking of Breakfast

We continue to have a great breakfast every week. Come early for church and enjoy it. This is a “Winston Week,” and feel free to help if you’d like!
Food and fellowship at 10:30.

This Sunday

Last Sunday, Mary laid out a wonderful agenda of loving service for this church. Look for ways to bless others, for we are blessed.

Now, this Sunday, I have a problem. There are so many things I want to preach about that it’s hard to decide what comes next! I’ve decided to go with this: The Two Witnesses.
We have two absolutely reliable sources of information about God. I’ll begin my sermon by asking if you know what those two are.

I hope to see you Sunday. Don’t make me come to your house to find you! And I’m not looking for you on the golf course. You come see me—at the Lord’s house.

God Bless,
MB

Yes—keep our sick loved ones in your prayers.
When people we love are sick, we hurt too.