[amc] a note from the pastor
- From: Garland Robertson <pastor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Austin Mennonite Church <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:22:40 -0500
Members and Friends of Austin Mennonite Church
I pray you are able to give thanks as you invest yourself in service to
God's kingdom and the community.
It is truly intriguing whenever we recognize the differences in the
composure of persons in relationship to the circumstances that define
their lives. Some people seem to have a deep contentment in
surroundings that appear to be bleak and troublesome, devoid of almost
any attraction whatsoever. These persons seem to struggle to maneuver
through obstacles that aggravate their search for survival and labor to
manage meager resources to provide the most basic support for themselves
and their families. Yet these persons have a deep underlying serenity
that produces joy for them. Some people seem to be frantically
searching for a missing ingredient even when immersed in what appears to
be every comfort and convenience that can be imagined. They easily
spend themselves and their wealth in the pursuit of acquiring more
things and even use their power to control resources that seem to bring
happiness to others. The ways individuals respond to their physical
situation amazes us. What brings peaceful relief to one person might
not in the least way bring calmness into the life of someone else. What
is at work in this scenario? Is there an explanation for this
discrepancy in how a particular condition might be an occasion for joy
for one person and agony for another?
We will hear these scriptures this next Sunday during worship: Jeremiah
11:18-20; Mark 9:30-37; and James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a. Impressions from
these readings will compose the sermon, 'Getting what you want.'
Also we will continue the opportunity for you to sign the covenant to be
church together with us during the time of 'Offering.'
May it go well with you. Sincerely,
Garland Robertson
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Austin Mennonite Church, (512) 926-3121 www.mennochurch.org
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