When I hear someone reference
"acting out" it usually has a negative connotation relative to
unacceptable behavior. While I would like to say it's something that only
children do, we all know adults that do it too. When we don't get our way, we act
out. When our feelings are hurt, we act
out. When someone does something we don't like, we act out.
Now let's shift gears and think of
acting out as a positive behavior. As a people of faith, we are called to act
out that which we believe. That's what we'll be focusing on during the weeks of
Pentecost. By our actions, we show our faith for all to see. We give witness or
testimony to the Christ within us.
How exciting that on Sunday, as we
begin this series we will have a baptismal service and new members joining the
church! How exciting that the training for our new small group ministry, Circles of Life, has begun! How exciting
that attendance and giving continue to increase! How exciting to be the church
of Jesus Christ at such a time as this!
Please join us as we look at the early
church and learn how we can become the church God desires us to be. Be sure to
invite someone to church this week...that is part of acting out your faith.
From Jesus Calling,
June 19th, "I am the firm foundation on which you can dance, and sing, and
celebrate My Presence. This is my high and holy calling for you; receive it as
a precious gift. Glorifying and enjoying
Me is a higher priority than maintaining a tidy, structured life. Give up
your striving to keep everything under control--an impossible task and a waste
of precious energy."
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