I was doing my weekly sermon prep, when I thought of an illustration I wanted to use. It came from Shane Claiborne. He was a featured speaker at the ELCA Youth Gathering about 4 years ago. He captivated me then and he again captivated my now. While I was looking for one specific story, I was quickly sucked in and 30 minutes flew by. I not only found my example, but I also was just re-energized and excited about my faith like I have not been in a while.
Shane is a dynamic speaker and is great at telling stories. He is also great at telling you what you need to hear, but don't want to hear. He knows how to challenge without making you feel like you have just been beat over the head with a stick. He can illuminate truths in a way that you agree with him and can readily see how it affects your life.
The image above goes to youtube so you can watch the talk that he gave to the youth. As a warning, you may not like all that things that he has to say, but you can't deny that he makes great points and he really will get you thinking.
Happy watching,
Pastor Tim
You will have to come to worship on Sunday to hear about the example that I might use in my sermon on Sunday! |
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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 10:1-10
1. We are in the season of Easter, the time after the resurrection of Jesus, but before he has returned to God. Why would this scripture be selected to be read in worship at this time of year?
2. Who is a thief in the night?
3. What does it mean to have abundant life? What do we have in abundance? What do we need in abundance? Are they the same?
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Confirmation Worship!
Sunday May 7th, 2017
1:00 pm
Please keep our 2017 Confirmands in your prayers as they grow in their faith
. May the Holy Spirit fill their hearts with heavenly blessings-the desire to see God, the faith to follow Him, and the eagerness to know Him more fully each day. Let God's light guide you on this special day and always! Joyful Blessings to the Confirmation Class of 2017!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Cinnamon Roll
Sale this past Sunday!
We raised $720 towards our High School Mission Trip to Detroit this summer!
We appreciate your continued support!
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Do you have a son or daughter who is graduating from High School or
College this year?
If so, please print their name and the school they are graduating from on the form located on the welcome desk or email the information to Sarah Krueger at
[email protected]
by May 14th so that we can recognize their accomplishments!
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King's Feast Potluck
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Thursday, May 18th! All Adults welcome for conversation beginning at 11:30, Potluck at Noon. Entertainment to follow: Dick Campbell with a visual presentation, "The Endurance! Shackleton's Incredible Voyage to the Antarctica".
Bring a dish to pass and a friend!
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Save the Date
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The High School Mission Trip youth will be "Ranch Hands" at Pizza Ranch on Monday, May 22
nd
. We will receive 10% of all profits earned between 4pm-8pm. This money will go towards our summer Mission Trip to Detroit, MI. Come and join us! Plan ahead & buy Scrip to use too!
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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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- 11
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- 9:00 am-2:30 pm! The cost will be $25 per child before Sunday, May 21
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- after that it will be $30 per child. We are excited to partner up with Crossways for a second year!
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