Crisis Times

While I don’t think the latest finacial/economic crisis is a sign of the end of the end, I am somewhat stunned at how fast things happened.  It took about 8 trading days in the 29 panic to feel like the world was coming to an end.  That was fast for sure.  But the difference today as I look at it is the global feel of things.  Markets are so tied together and goverements are so intertwined when it comes to economic decisions.

There are countries that have little to do with the crisis, but not many.  For most of the world, the breathing world anyhow, this crisis was rapid and universal.

As I read scripture, I see a clear crisis coming which will be both universal and rapid.  Remember, crisis is a time of judgment.  A time of decision.  When will it come?  I don’t know.  But I will not be surprised at how fast it can happen.  Neither should you.

Echoes Of Mercy Concert

Some Gospel music this weekend for church, see you there.

Check out their style here at their site by checking their myspace page.

Sermon On Perfection

This is our basic position on Sinless Perfection before the Lord’s return.  Excellent video message from a pastor on the Waitara church staff in NZ.

Give

I intend to make this year a year of giving.  This is my idea for a resolution.  I want to give time, peace, friendship, hope, fresh ideas, courage, vision and persistence to our lives and our community.  I especially feel like we need to give to our community.  In fact, I feel like that is the simple theme of this new year.  GIVE.  Join me this year in GIVE.

Updates on Webpage

Click on Next steps and go to Life Development for a refreshing look at Discipleship.  The site is about finding out where a person is on their journey wtih Christ and then helping them from there.

On the bottom left is the visual link to the North American Division Video site.  Various television style programs are available there and the number and variety should be growing.

Don’t forget to check out the Bible studies that pastor Jack Sequeira wrote over his long ministry career.

Website Updates

We’ve been tinkering around in our website.  Take a look at the front page, it looks sharper.  The feeds on the right side offer plenty of good content for you to use.  And down on the left you will find the addition of Adventist Channel.  This new website is offering videos from well known Adventist sources.  Take a walk in their studio, I think you’ll like it.  They’ll be adding to it so check it often.

Names Of God

Thanks for the 50th

LaJune just had to get the Happy Birthday in there, after the sermon.  You guys are great.  Thanks for the Birthday potluck.  Very nice.

Pancakes Anyone?

Earth Day

I didn’t catch all the details that Carlitta had in the bulletin this week for the picnic/planting bulbs this Wed evening, but I plan to be there.  Always good to get your hands in the dirt.