Not even the French take this long of a break....
October 2nd. What an indictment for this blogger. October 2nd was the last time that I posted a blog, and my promises for new postings have been empty thus far. Today, I deliver. Better late than never, eh?
Since I last posted on the Theophany Blog Site, I've gotten engaged and have begun planning a wedding for July 7, 2007. Seriously, the 7/7/07 date wasn't intentional symbolism on the front end. Emily and I kind of stumbled into that date, as it was the best date we could find available for all parties involved. Anyway, all that to say that I'm happily engaged since the last posting...SOME THREE MONTHS AGO!!!
I hope that all 3 of you out there who believe this blog still exists can have a laugh at me laughing at myself. After all, one of the most accurate criticisms of Christians is that we take ourselves much too seriously. No one ever accused me of taking this blog too seriously, that's for sure.
Ok, enough with the self-depracation. There's actually some great things going on, and at the top of the list is the preaching debut of our own Kevin Blue, this Sunday at 6 PM in the chapel. Be sure to notice the time change: 6 PM. We're pushing the time up this week because of a small little football game in Miami. We want as many people to be present to worship the Lord and support Kevin as possible. Kevin's going to be great, and it will be a blessing to see one of our own accept the call of God on his life.
Since our last posting, we've seen our little community grow and relationships in the Lord have been emerging, too. We welcomed Lucy Cooper into the world (continue to pray for her growth) and have seen the passing of another year. God has been good, even in the midst of all the struggles we face week in and week out.
And speaking of facing struggles on a weekly basis, I preached yesterday in morning worship about the issue of finding fulfillment in your life's vocation. Maybe you struggle finding fulfillment in your job, but I was praying that the Lord would use Jeremiah's example for us to see that ministry can happen as much in the mechanic's garage as it does in the church building itself. The question is this, "are we looking for the place where the Potter wants to shape our lives in his image, or in our own?"
Alright, that's enough from me. Three months and you get nothing. January 29, 2007 you get more than you wanted. I hope that we might renew this online community and talk a bit about our struggles to truly find God's calling on our lives, wherever we live, work, or play.
Peace...
Jack
Since I last posted on the Theophany Blog Site, I've gotten engaged and have begun planning a wedding for July 7, 2007. Seriously, the 7/7/07 date wasn't intentional symbolism on the front end. Emily and I kind of stumbled into that date, as it was the best date we could find available for all parties involved. Anyway, all that to say that I'm happily engaged since the last posting...SOME THREE MONTHS AGO!!!
I hope that all 3 of you out there who believe this blog still exists can have a laugh at me laughing at myself. After all, one of the most accurate criticisms of Christians is that we take ourselves much too seriously. No one ever accused me of taking this blog too seriously, that's for sure.
Ok, enough with the self-depracation. There's actually some great things going on, and at the top of the list is the preaching debut of our own Kevin Blue, this Sunday at 6 PM in the chapel. Be sure to notice the time change: 6 PM. We're pushing the time up this week because of a small little football game in Miami. We want as many people to be present to worship the Lord and support Kevin as possible. Kevin's going to be great, and it will be a blessing to see one of our own accept the call of God on his life.
Since our last posting, we've seen our little community grow and relationships in the Lord have been emerging, too. We welcomed Lucy Cooper into the world (continue to pray for her growth) and have seen the passing of another year. God has been good, even in the midst of all the struggles we face week in and week out.
And speaking of facing struggles on a weekly basis, I preached yesterday in morning worship about the issue of finding fulfillment in your life's vocation. Maybe you struggle finding fulfillment in your job, but I was praying that the Lord would use Jeremiah's example for us to see that ministry can happen as much in the mechanic's garage as it does in the church building itself. The question is this, "are we looking for the place where the Potter wants to shape our lives in his image, or in our own?"
Alright, that's enough from me. Three months and you get nothing. January 29, 2007 you get more than you wanted. I hope that we might renew this online community and talk a bit about our struggles to truly find God's calling on our lives, wherever we live, work, or play.
Peace...
Jack
posted by Theophany@Church Street | 10:54 AM
1 Comments:
I love the Theopany service! It is so refreshing and I always bring so much from each service. Kevin did an awesome job in his first sermon! I was very moved by his words. Have a blessed day!
Jess
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