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Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example
in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy
4:12 (NRSV)
"It's funny: I always imagined when I was a kid that adults
had some kind of inner toolbox, full of shiny tools: the saw of
discernment, the hammer of wisdom, the sandpaper of patience. But
then when I grew up I found that life handed you these rusty bent
old tools—friendships, prayer, conscience, honesty—and
said, Do the best you can with these, they will have to do. And
mostly, against all odds, they're enough." Anne
Lamott, Traveling Mercies, p.103 |
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Here’s what I suspect about Jesus: he probably wasn’t a whole lot of fun to be around at first. I mean, really. He told people to live in poverty, threw things, told nonsensical parables, insisted on walking everywhere, and was most likely the kind of person who unintentionally makes you feel really inadequate about your prayer life. So why do we spend all this time trying to be like him? Well, he’s got the whole incarnate deity thing happening, which you have to admit is at least interesting if not immediately life-altering. But I think the really appealing thing about the guy was that he just so darn earnest. He might have been a little overwhelming for the people around him, but at the end of the day, he just wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of. He taught, he travelled, he talked and talked and talked, and sometimes performed miracles, all so that the people he was around could be loved the in the ways they needed to be loved. And while we’re not entirely Christ-like around here, the same general sentiment is there. We’re not perfect, but we’re trying to model that strange, but honest savior-man in a bunch of enlightening, motivating, entertaining, lively, loving ways.
We’d love to have you come take this remarkable ride with us.
To be added on the Young Adults mailing/email list or for more information, please contact Pastor Erin Goddard.
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6:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. in the Mezzanine Classroom
Ongoing weekly interactive study of the Gospel of Mark. All are welcome and no prior bible study experience is needed. You are invited to join at anytime.
Contact Eric Goddard (yeap. He's married to Pastor Erin) or (909) 522-4904 for more information.
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Discussing various
current issues explored in a theological context.
Please contact Pastor Erin for more information.
New fellowship events every month. No pressure, no preparation, just good fun with good folks. Events will be announced well in advance and friends are always welcome.
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Keep an eye on the Events page, weekly bulletin and emails for new studies, retreats, service projects, and
opportunities to Connect Grow & Serve. |
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TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: A STUDY OF THE GOSPEL OF MARK