The Journey

I recently attended the Methodist Congress on Evangelism. It was a great time of inspiration and challenge. The challenge was truly Missional. How can we continue to grow as a Missional People? Let me share a thought with you .

The Journey

What is it?
A four week short term study designed to introduce people to the faith of the people called Methodists.
Who is it for?
It is specifically aimed at persons NOT attending church at this time.
How can I help?
Agree to host a group at your home for four weeks. Groups should be no more than 10 nor less than 6 with only the host and co host if necessary being people who attend St. Luke’s at this time.
Where to go from here?
You can email me or call me and I will come to your home to discuss the particulars of this

God has poured out his grace on St. Luke’s in ways that only he could have done these past few weeks. I believe with all my heart that he wants us to be a Missional church that keeps its focus on the mission of God. Please prayfully consider your participation as a host for The Journey.

A Word from Mr. Wesley

'The Methodists must take heed to their doctrine, their experience, their practice, and their discipline. If they attend to their doctrines only, they will make the people antinomians; if to the experimental part of religion only, they will make them enthusiasts; if to the practical part only, they will make them Pharisees; and if they do not attend to their discipline, they will be like persons who bestow much pains in cultivating their garden, and put no fence round it, to save it from the wild boar of the forest."

John Wesley

John Wesley expressed the importance of us becoming fully developed believers of Christ. The fully devoted believers does not become a one dimensional Christian.

What Can I Do?

We ask ourselves that question every time there is a great tragedy in the world. The tragic event that took place in Haiti on January 11th will cause long lasting suffering. Our first reaction is to want to do something. We can give money, (an urgent need right now) we can pray and we can even weep with those who are weeping. There are many of us want to put our hands on something that makes us part of the solution but that is not possible for the great majority of us.

Missional people are committed to applying the teachings of Christ to all situations, no matter how tragic. I watch the news each day and am saddened more by the seemingly hopeless plight of so many of the injured. I watch and gather hope from the courage of the rescue crews that have come from all over the world. They risk ther lives to help others. They are truly Missional people. As Missional people we are a people of prayer.

I offer this prayer:

Lord you created the earth with all it dynamics. We sometimes question the reasons for suffering and pain. We even blame you and call you a harsh and vengeful God but when we see your power manifested in natural disasters we are reminded of your greatness. Lord allow us to learn to treasure our days as we watch the unfolding of this horror. Let us learn from the spirit of the first responders who risk their lives to save others. In all this help us to count our days and offer them to the service of the world. Amen

The Shack

This is a fasinating book. I Highly recomend it.

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