July 12 - A Call to Thaw to Frozen Chosen - 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 - You may or may not be aware of it, but we Presbyterians have a nickname amongst many of the other denominations - "The Frozen Chosen." Now some of you will find that funny, while other offensive, but the bottom line is (for the most part) it's pretty fair. Presbyterians have come to value rationalism and control over passion and reckless abandon when it comes to worshiping God. Here in 2nd Samuel, we have a story that suggest the appropriate responce to being in the presences of God is a little less frozen and a little more joyful.
July 19 - "Don't Fence Me In" -God - 2 Samuel 7:1-14 - God moves about in a tent. God moves as God wills. God is not locked into one place, one window through which to see the world. God moves about in a tent gaining a new perspective with every step. Living in a tent, God is prepared to deal with the harsh realities of the world. You see, our God is a living God – not a stagnate God. Packing up camp when needed and making a move toward people where they are.
July 26 -"Teach Us HOW To Pray" - Luke 11:1-13 - Most Sundays the drone of prayer can be heard echoing from churches… (lifeless) “Our father – who art in heaven – hollowed be thy name – thy kingdom come…” Do you ever feel…challenged, when we pray the Lord’s Prayer? The Lord’s Prayer, when prayed with real understanding, is a challenging prayer, a prayer that convicts us and a prayer that reassures us.
August should be posted soon. The entire month will be devoted to celebrating Vandalia's 50th anniversary. It will be a great time together!
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