Circuit Rider Letter - March 2010
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS

Since my return from Israel in January, I have been motivated to look at the activities of Jesus around the Sea of Galilee. Through Lent we will continue to look at Jesus' life. We have looked at; Jesus' temptation by Satan in the wilderness; how He was rejected in His hometown of Nazareth, the importance of hospitality as Jesus saved the host at the wedding in Cana of embarrassment; how to teach with authority; the importance of evangelism; what it means for Jesus to be Lord of the Sabbath.

I believe that many times we do not know the story. We have lost the art of telling the stories about Jesus. Can you repeat and tell the stories about Jesus with accuracy to someone else? Jesus lived, died and rose again. So often we know the story of His death and resurrection but we fail to share the stories of when He lived. Do you know the stories? Can you repeat them?

In the next few weeks we will be looking at; the blessings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount; how Jesus fulfills the Law and the Prophets; how to give, pray and fast; not to store up, worry or judge.

Also throughout Lent we are having our weekly Wednesday soup lunch and devotional from 11:45am - 12:45pm. We are reflecting on the Stations of the Cross as we remember the passion of Jesus Christ. Also note that we are again having a special Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 4th, at the Brick Reservior at 6:30am. Dress warmly and join us for this special time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Please note that on Easter Sunday we will also have services at 8:00am, 9:30, and 11:00am. Come out and join us as we worship the living God.

Pastor John