Saturday, August 12, 2017

August 13, 2017

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate." Luke 15:22-24

Some might be tempted to wonder, "Why would you give up church for a Sunday to have a meal in the park?"

It may surprise you that eating together as believers is just as Biblical as worshiping together! Often the two activities happen together! Both are powerful parts of a healthy and growing fellowship.

Actually, we will do both tomorrow!

But the tone of the church is to be one of celebration and joy! That tone should permeate both the worship and the fellowship.

Last Sunday it certainly did at FredWes! There was joy in the sanctuary! And it happened for the same reasons as in the Parable above! Lost sons had come home!

I believe that will carry over as we gather today under the pavilion in the park! I pray that becomes the norm at FredWes no matter where we meet! That is our heritage and our DNA!

As we learn the five healthy habits and they actually become habits we learn to live out we will "love people to LIFE" and regularly have reason to celebrate!

Worship is more a function of who we are than where we are. God shows up anywhere and everywhere His people are prepared to meet with Him!

As we are reminded of the spiritual impact of eating together why not make a commitment to cultivate the habit of eating together with at least three people every week for the purpose of evangelism and fellowship.

Let's come prepared to MEET for worship and then EAT for worship!

Let's not just label it a Summer Sunday Celebration let's make it one!










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