We've Got Issues
After nine months of walking through the Bible, we’re turning a corner into how our Sunday morning summer worship services are structured. Of course, God’s Word is still going to be at the center of all things, but the way we enter into the Word is temporarily going to change.
We’re launching into a new series of messages for June and July called “We’ve Got Issues!”
There’s a very intentional double entendre behind that title! We’ve all definitely got issues when it comes to sin and our need for a Savior – happily, Jesus is the costly-but-simple answer to that issue! On a lesser level, we’ve got issues because the world is complicated and ever-changing, with novel topics, trends, and technologies we need to wrestle with as God’s people. Things could get a little wild as we try to find common ground in the light of God’s Word on a diverse assortment of topics, such as:
What Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology means for human, spiritual beings
What our expanding knowledge of the universe and possible life outside of Earth implies
How to think Christianly about global migration trends
What to make of modern concepts of gender and sexual identity
How to be devoutly Christian and appropriately American at the same time
The role of Israel in spiritual and political matters
How a Christian can practice love and tolerance according to God’s standards
Needless to say, things could get a little spicy along the way! Let me assure you that Pastor Jeff and I will seek to root the perspectives we share in the Bible and not in our flimsy personal opinions. Secondly, we’ll be offering time and space for follow-up discussions immediately after each worship service in the Garden Room at 11:15 a.m. Hopefully, this will provide ample room for a Q+A, additional thoughts (from the congregation!), and perspectives on these complex topics.
I know that God is the God of all truth, so we don’t need to be shy about bringing any topic, trend, or new technology into the light of the Word for consideration! Looking forward to sharing this adventure with you.
– Pastor Gregg