Monday Memo - August 17, 2020
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Hello Second Family, Just as the Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians – “I thank my God every time I remember you,” – I, too, begin my new week with gratitude for you. For your commitment to Jesus Christ and the mission of Second Presbyterian Church. I greet you this Monday with hope and expectation for our journey that goes on, for the faithful work as people of God that calls us forward. In worship yesterday we learned that Paul wrote those words of gratitude while in prison. And that Jonah, while swallowed up in the belly of a whale, offered words of thankfulness. In both stories, we are reminded that gratitude is a choice. Even when it is difficult, we can choose gratitude. Second Church has chosen this path for nearly 200 years – choosing thankfulness that anticipates a gift not yet experienced. Amidst crisis and the unknown, thankfulness for the gift of growing more intentional as a welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives; thankfulness for the gift of holding faith, together; thankfulness for the clarity of our call to serve our neighbors, to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8); thankfulness for the faithful work that lies ahead and the gospel message we are here to show and tell. This week, anticipating the gift of ministry our new Lake Fellows Kelly Spencer and Lex Allum will bring to Second over the coming two years, we give thanks. This week, for the work that begins to call our next class of elders, deacons, and nominating committee, we give thanks. This week, for the work that will happen within Northside Food Pantry, we give thanks. This week, anticipating the growth that comes with listening and sharpening one another as disciples of Christ, we give thanks. When we find ourselves in deep waters, seasons of life when we are stretched and strained, we can grow toward gratitude. Like Jonah, we can trust the God of hope and deliverance. We can thank God for the grace and mercy sure to come. And for the promise of scripture that sustains us. With peace and grace,
We give thanks for ways to learn and grow. FUTURE IS NOW ZOOM - This Wednesday, August 19, 10 a.m.
We give thanks for the work of Northside Food Pantry. SIGN UP TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS
We give thanks for our church officers.
NOMINATE A CHURCH MEMBER TODAY "A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives." That is our mission at Second Church and the faithful work our Ruling Elders and Deacons seek to bring to life. Who do you picture when you hear our mission statement? Who do you know that echoes this call and serves as Christ taught us to serve? Nominate a fellow church member to serve in a leadership position at Second. Deadline for nominations is September 30.
Our weekly prayer service continues each Thursday. This week join Rev. Brian Shivers on Facebook Live, with Rev. Gracie Payne moderating comments. If you missed last week's prayer service with Rev. Madison VanVeelen, you can watch it here. We invite you to make this Thursday service part of your week as we join in prayer for our community and our world. |
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