What is the Bible?
I frequently am asked about what I am reading. This past week, I just started a new book. It is titled, "What is the Bible?" by Rob Bell (pictured above). Now, if you have ever talked to me about faith, and life and church or heard some of my sermons, you will know that I reference Rob's work and he has been very influential on me. What I appreciate about Rob, is that he reinforces much of what I learned in seminary, but he is able to articulate ideas and thoughts in much plainer language. He makes things much more accessible to everyone.
This is exactly what he does in his new book. This isn't a book telling you what to believe about the Bible, but rather he is helping you to learn how to read the Bible. He does not want someone just to be able to regurgitate or memorize talking points to sound intelligent, rather the point of this book is to be able to learn how to engage the Bible in new ways. Reading the Bible is not trying to "learn the lesson" from a passage, but rather it is about understanding about what it means to be fully human . It is messy and hard and exciting and scary and thrilling. Hopefully, we will all find it good. Rob is helping all people, Christians and non Christians alike, learn how to read this ancient collection of books in their proper context and to see how we really are not all that different. They have the same struggles that we do, we just can't always see it because we get caught up in their culture that we don't understand.
In this book, Rob is very real and doesn't try and phrase things in polite ways. If the passage is dealing with sex, he comes right out and says it. This might be a little shocking for some people. Most of us are accustomed to sanitizing passages to make them either easier to read or more "appropriate." I don't think Rob has any time for this. When we sanitize we miss the depth of the passage and what is actually happening in it.
Here are links to 2 videos that Rob did about the book. The first is a short promo video, a commercial. The second is a podcast that is also live streamed with Doug Padgitt. Doug is a pastor in the Twin Cities area that is also heavily engaged in re-imagining faith and church.
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Interview with Doug Padgitt
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You can find the book on amazon or in any book store. I encourage you to check in out and see what happens to how you read the Bible and understand our faith.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Tim
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Readings for this Week
Here are this week's readings. Sermon and scripture retention and application on Sunday morning jumps dramatically for those who read and engage the scripture during the week prior. (Click on the readings to find them online or use your Bible.)
Questions for John 17:1-11
1. Jesus is very connected to God, the Father, in this passage. Describe a time in which you felt very connected to God?
2. How do you define the word "glory." Do you define it the same way Jesus is using it here? How is Jesus using the word, "glory."
3. In this passage, Jesus prays for those who believe, that they may be one. Do you view the church as united? Why or why not? In what ways do you see a united church? In what ways do you see a divided church?
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Congregational Meeting!
Sunday, June 4th
Please join us Immediately following second service. The purpose of this meeting is to share with you the next steps of the building & renovation project & to have a vote to put those steps into action. As a reminder, we need a quorum of 50 members. Thank you!
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Thank you to everyone that came to Pizza Ranch! It was a great night and wonderful to see so many people from the church there to support us. Between sales and tips, we raised $419 towards our summer mission trip! Thanks Y'all!
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Feedback for Christ the King's Christian Education Program!
Thank you parents and volunteers for another successful year of Sunday School, Monday night Christian Education and Wednesday night Confirmation! Thank you for all the support you have given these programs - and the children enrolled in them - throughout the year.
During the summer months, we like to evaluate the previous year, so we appreciate your feedback and sharing. In turn, we strive to provide our youth and families with the best faith formation as possible. Please share your anonymous comments through this brief, 3 question survey. Be sure to list or share which program you are commenting on.
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Thank you to all of our volunteers this year! From teaching & helping with Christian Education classes to donating items for events! We could not do it without you! Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us!
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Unique
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Wednesday, July 19th
Chapel on the Lakes!
A unique cruise on the Chief Waupaca, a double-decker, paddle wheel boat on the beautiful Waupaca Chain-O'Lakes. Pastor Nate will be our worship leader! You can travel separate or carpool from the church at 3:30pm to enjoy a meal off the menu at Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant - Boat House (N2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca) beginning at 4:30pm We will have ample time to eat before the boat leaves at 6:00 pm for a one-hour cruise and free will offering. Spots are limited on the boat and will be full. Be sure to sign up on the Welcome Desk to reserve your seat on the boat. All are welcome to worship on the water! The cruise will go out rain or shine, unless weather is unfavorable to be on the water.
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Summer Office Hours!
Beginning Tuesday, May 30th
! For the months of June & July our hours will be Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and closed on Fridays. Thank you!
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 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017
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VBS will be offered this summer for children entering 5K thru entering 7th Grade. This is a fun way to learn about Jesus and stay connected to the church during the summer. We had such a great time with Crossways Camping Ministries last year, that they are bringing back their Day Camp/VBS Experience to CtK this summer! August 7
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- 9:00 am-2:30 pm! The cost will be
$30 per child. We are excited to partner up with Crossways for a second year!
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