We are having a wonderful week at Camp Discovery Vacation Bible School. Each evening, we gather at Verona United Methodist Church from 6:00-8:30 PM for a time of Bible stories, recreation, crafts, music, and snacks. We are learning lots of new things and are having a blast. If you are not already part of this great experience, it is not to late to come and join with our campers.
God's awesome love is the focus of Vacation Bible School. We love, because God first loved us. All love is rooted and grounded in God's never-ending love. It is wonderful to be so greatly loved!
This week, pause and consider God's unfailing love. Give thanks that you are loved. Develop an attitude of gratitude in your daily life. Consider your blessings and rejoice!
Since we have been camping all week, we are going to consider some outdoor animals in the message this Sunday. We will talk about birds, beavers, and otters. You'll have to come and join us to see what lessons these creatures have to teach us!
On Sunday morning, both the Verona and Rosedale congregations are sharing in a Combined Worship Service at 9:30 AM at Verona United Methodist Church. During the service, we will celebrate Vacation Bible School. The children will share what they have learned and will sing a lot of new songs. It promises to be a wonderful time of worship. The service will be followed by an indoor picnic lunch. We hope that you can come and share with us on Sunday!
Amen!
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
From Pigs to Cats
Last week we learned a lesson from the pig, who reminded us to Persist in Grace. This week, as we continue our study of Ephesians 4 and 5, we will learn a lesson from the cat.
Cats do a lot of crazy things. My little cat, Buster, likes to climb up on everything. He tries to get as high as he can, and often goes on top of the refrigerator. Once he is up high there, he waits on top of the fridge until he can pounce on whoever comes into the kitchen. Buster's pouncing is not greatly appreciated by the other cats! Still, he keeps on pouncing.
We are sometimes like Buster. We keep on doing things that impact others in a negative way. In Ephesians 4, Paul reminds us that we are all "parts of each other in the same body." It is important that we consider our actions and strive to live in a way that evidences the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Paul warns us about holding on to anger and about watching the kinds of words and speech that we use. He reminds us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving, just as God forgave us in Christ.
In short, we are to be careful how we walk.
I am reminded of the song, "Oh, Be Careful Little Eyes What You See." The song challenges children to be careful of what their eyes see, what their ears hear, what their tongues say, what their hands do, and where their feet go. Those cautions are very important for us as well.
As we move on to maturity in Christ, we must watch our walk, and keep moving toward Christ. As we do so, our lives will reflect the light of Christ to a world in darkness.
Keep on shining!
Pastor Linda
Cats do a lot of crazy things. My little cat, Buster, likes to climb up on everything. He tries to get as high as he can, and often goes on top of the refrigerator. Once he is up high there, he waits on top of the fridge until he can pounce on whoever comes into the kitchen. Buster's pouncing is not greatly appreciated by the other cats! Still, he keeps on pouncing.
We are sometimes like Buster. We keep on doing things that impact others in a negative way. In Ephesians 4, Paul reminds us that we are all "parts of each other in the same body." It is important that we consider our actions and strive to live in a way that evidences the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Paul warns us about holding on to anger and about watching the kinds of words and speech that we use. He reminds us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving, just as God forgave us in Christ.
In short, we are to be careful how we walk.
I am reminded of the song, "Oh, Be Careful Little Eyes What You See." The song challenges children to be careful of what their eyes see, what their ears hear, what their tongues say, what their hands do, and where their feet go. Those cautions are very important for us as well.
As we move on to maturity in Christ, we must watch our walk, and keep moving toward Christ. As we do so, our lives will reflect the light of Christ to a world in darkness.
Keep on shining!
Pastor Linda
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