[amc] a note from the pastor

Humans seem to be characterized by an intense pursuit of an actual or perceived objective.  Maybe it is a new creation, or a better business structure, or an improved pattern of production, or an increased profit margin.  It may be a group-directed activity or an individual quest, yet this tendency to produce can quickly become an actual practice in the life of people.  What is the reason for this industrious use of time?  From where does it originate?  Perhaps it is the consequence of the human capacity to dream and to imagine perfection.  Or maybe it is the result of being out of touch with the natural rhythms of nature.  And, there is also the consideration of whether or not this practice of obsessively pursuing some objective is a good thing or a thing which interferes with the enrichment that the human creature has been fashioned to experience while journeying in the earth.  Whenever we have some enlightening experience there are basically two alternatives open to us:  we can immediately began crafting from our resources something that will preserve this impression, or we can pause and immerse ourselves in the wonder of what this vision means.

And what role does faith play in this proceeding?

The texts we will consider this next Sunday are Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Luke 17:5-10; and 2 Timothy 1:1-14.  Thoughts prompted by these passages will compose the sermon, 'Faith enough to be patient.'

This is World Communion Sunday.  We will be sharing in Communion during our worship service.  And we will share our lunch together afterward.

Announcements and the Worship Schedule for October follow below.

May it go well with you  Sincerely,
Garland Robertson

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Austin Mennonite Contemplative Prayer Group
Date: October 10, 2010
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Location: Austin Mennonite Church

Guest Speaker:  David Mikeska,  Co-Coordinator of Heart of Texas Contemplative Outreach (HoTCO)

Please direct any questions to LindaMarieSnow@xxxxxxxxx  (512)431-2158

The Men of the Church will meet for breakfast this next Thursday, October 7, 7a, at Jim’s Restaurant, on the NW corner of Burnet Road and Hwy 183.

Sunday, October 31, is Mennonite Heritage Sunday.   During our worship service we will hear testimonies of memories and experiences cherished by persons in our community.  Please consider sharing one of your stories with us.

Worship Schedule for October 2010