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September 8, 2008
 

Romans 8:24-28  ²⁴ For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen?  ²⁵ But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.  ²⁶ Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.  ²⁷ And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.  ²⁸ We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

Yesterday at our meeting after church we discussed the things that you all said at the cottage meetings.  We grouped these into two categories:  Short Term Goals and Long Term Goals.  Many of the Short Term Goals we have already started on, and even some of the Long Term Goals. 

            In order for us as a congregation to accomplish all of these goals, we are going to need to work together.  I know that we will be able to, because I know that we already do.  There are many aspects of our congregation in which we act as a team.  Furthermore, it is by acting as a team that we are able to get things accomplished. 

            However, working together is something that we can do at more places than just church.  Each of you has a different calling in your lives.  Some of you are teachers, some homemakers, some professionals.  But even in your various jobs and roles, you are able to work together with others so that things can be accomplished.  This is exactly what Paul was talking about in the above verses.  What would it be like if those early Christians had not worked together to spread the Gospel?  Do you think we would even be here?

            As we as a congregation move forward, I want us to focus on our goals.  Let’s focus on the short term, and on the long term.  But at the same time, let’s keep in mind that we do all things to the Glory of God.  Like Paul, we know that all things (and people!) work together for the good and glory of God.

In our prayers this week: 

Alma, Ann, the moms of Doris and Gail

God’s Peace,

Pastor Judson