Church Family,
I pray and hope the last two weeks have been profoundly encouraging to you all as we have been exploring Romans eight. It has been described this way, “We are not dealing here with mere theology. As Paul wrote, his pen gave evidence that he was caught up in an experience of profound worship and spiritual adoration.”[1] Others have said that it is “profound in theology, soaring in eloquence, and thrilling in impact.”[2] It is a great and encouraging word for us in these times that we live. Last Sunday, we were reminded that our debt is not to the flesh/sin, but Christ, not to repay, but to enjoy all the benefits of His work on the cross. We are ones who must battle sin, stay hopeful, enjoy God, pour ourselves out, disciple others, and a host of other joys; because we can!
Jefferson Elementary School
As many of you know, we have established a long-term partnership with Jefferson Elementary to help in any way. We’ve asked what they need in light of the unusual beginning to the school year. They indicated that school supplies would be best because teachers are making up bags to give to the students. So starting this Sunday, we will be collecting supplies in the foyer. See the list below:
- crayons
- pencils
- pencil sharpeners
- spiral notebooks
- highlighters
- erasers
- colored pencils
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Bryan
[1] Robert H. Mounce, Romans (vol. 27; The New American Commentary; Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1995), 174.
[2] From the forward by Sinclair Ferguson for Derek W. H. Thomas, How The Gospel Brings Us All The Way Home, (Sanford, FL: Reformation Trust Publishing, 2011), xi.