This posting is live from the Orange Conference in Atlanta. Last year Dayna won 6 passes to this Children's Conference for Good News and we will be learning new things about ministry to children today. Then, on Sunday, all of us will be treated to the ministry of our Youth as they present our 5th Sunday worship service. Josh will bring the message, the kids will be doing music, praying, and pointing us to the reason for our worship, a true and living God.
The test for many of us this Sunday will be an examination of why we are here. Why do we worship? To whom is our worship oriented? You see ... some of us will say, "That's not my cup of tea. I will skip this Sunday because the music or the presentation will bring me discomfort. I will wait till next week when things are back to normal." If that is your mantra, I will ask you one question. Are you worshiping your comfort ... your 'normal' service ... what 'tickles your ears' ... or are you worshiping God? If you cannot celebrate our youth one Sunday per year ... rejoice that they are learning, that they desire to bring worship of God, that they believe in the God who was and is and is to come, what does that say about us?
It is a good question. In John's Gospel, Jesus tells a Samaritan woman that one day people will worship in Spirit and in truth. I think He was saying that one day our worship will be focused on pointing to God ... not the things that bring us comfort. After all ... worship is for, to, about and being in love with God. So ... a time to apply John Wesley's three (very traditional) rules ... do no harm, do all the good that you can, and stay in love with God. Pretty good, aren't they? Pastor Randy
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