[amc] A note from the pastor
- From: "garland robertson" <pastor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Austin Mennonite Church" <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 14:21:06 -0500
Members and Friends of Austin Mennonite Church
This Sunday we will be reflecting on the counsel of Jesus, "Provide yourself
a treasure in heaven where it will be neither exhausted nor vulnerable to
loss." Throughout the history of the Christian church, this teaching has
been a favorite passage to guide those who seek to be faithful to the way of
Jesus. The institutional church has formulated numerous suggestions of
practices which will ensure a heavenly treasure for those who manage their
possessions accordingly. Some of these suggestions appear to be
nearsighted--produced from a restricted economic and political perspective.
What concerns prompted Jesus to relate this instruction to those who were
listening to him? Do these same concerns apply to life in our time? Is
this counsel of Jesus intended to make our lives more austere or more
comfortable? These thoughts will compose the sermon, "God's invitation to
Adventure."
On Sunday, August 15, Grant Tupper will be preaching for us. Two other
opportunities for ministry in the worship service are still available to
you: Worship Leader and Greeter. Please consider sharing in one of these
ways. As soon as possible, let me know that you would like to participate
in this way.
Thank you for your continuing ministry to our community.
May it go well with you. Sincerely,
Garland Robertson
...always hold firmly to the thought that each one of us can do something to
bring some portion of misery to an end
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