Pastor's Notes for April 18, 2010

Sorry I am late in posting these notes this week. Time just got away from me!

WORKING LUNCH. Thirteen of us met for the Working Lunch after worship on Sunday, actually we were fourteen, if I count myself. One committee chair and several committee members were present. Some of our newest members, five elders, an elder emeritus and several deacons completed the circle around the table. A more complete report of the ideas we exchanged and plans we made will be forthcoming.


YOUTH OUTING. Free Concert by ‘Daybreak’ in Lamar for high school & middle school, on Friday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Lamar. Arrangements are being made to travel with BoB (Bunch of Believers), the youth group from Disciples Christian Church in Nevada.

Our van will leave FCC parking lot at 5:15 p.m. April 30th.
Call the office before next Sunday to reserve your place in the van.
Parental release forms are required for each youth going to the concert.
Take money for fast food. Estimated time of return: 10:30 p.m.

Reflecting on the Scriptures: PASSIONATE WORSHIP
Psalm 30. According to the psalmist, passionate worship extols God’s character—God’s ability to rescue, restore, redeem, and heal; God’s response to cries for help. The worshipper responds to God with praise and thanksgiving, celebrating the reversal of circumstances.

Revelation 5:(1-10) 11-14. Passionate worship surrounding the throne of God and the Lamb! A scene described for a people who were being forced to worship the Roman emperor, ascribing to him all power and might and honor! Read and meditate on Revelation 4 and 5 to experience the ever-expanding circles of worship due God and the Lamb.

John 21:1-19. In the weeks following the resurrection Peter attempts to return to life as usual. Another encounter with the risen Lord brought back old memories of denial and provided opportunity for healing, a reversal of circumstances and a renewed call to follow the Lord even unto death!

Acts 9:1-6 (7-20). Saul (soon to become the Apostle Paul) demonstrates an uninformed passion that led him to persecute the church. An encounter with the risen and ascended Lord turns his world around and, from that point on, he passionately proclaimed the good news. “Jesus is the Son of God!”