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May 31, 2024 | ||
Dear Church Family, We live in a world that has a problem with truth. Our world has increasingly rejected absolute truth and brought in relative truth, along with more and more absurdity. The culture has tried to redefine truth as being whatever one wants it to be. The problem is, truth is truth, whether we like it or not. As long as we reject the truth, redefine it, or create our own truth, we cannot benefit from the actual truth. I was read through John 18 this week, where and Jesus appears before Pilate. Pilate is questioning Jesus about His identity and truth claims. I stopped at this verse:
Pilate’s statement would fit right in with today’s sentiment. Right in front of him was “The Way, the Truth, and the Life.” It didn’t matter whether Pilate believed in Him or not, Jesus was still the Messiah. Even though the people had rejected Him, He was still God, the Son. Only those who actually accept the truth of who Jesus is and place their trust in Him as their Savior, can truly benefit from the truth. Listen to these words from Jesus, earlier in the Gospel of John to His disciple, Thomas, who also struggled with coming to grips with the truth. John 14:6 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. How have you responded to the truth about Jesus? He came to seek and save the Lost. He loves you and died to save you from your sins. If you’ve never placed your trust in Jesus, here is a simple prayer you can pray right now, asking Him to save you from your sins and come into your life and be your Lord and Savior. Lord, I know that I’m a sinner and I’m sorry for the wrong things that I’ve done, thought, and said. I know that my sin separates me from You and there is nothing I can do can save myself from my sins. I believe that Your Son, Jesus, came into this world, lived a perfect life, died on the cross in my place, and was raised from the dead on the third day. Please forgive me from my sins and come into my life and make me new. Thank you so much for loving me and giving me this free gift of eternal life! In Jesus’ name, amen. If you prayed this and believed it in your heart, the Bible says that you are completely forgiven, a new creation, and have entered into the family of God. Please tell me and other believers about your decision so we can come alongside you in your new relationship with God.
What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Graduate Sunday: We’re excited for our graduates and will spend time during the service to honor and pray for them this Sunday, June 2nd. Youth Group: Join us this Sunday, June 2nd, from 5-7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our new study, “Who am I in Christ?” Communion: We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper as part of our Sunday morning service on Sunday, June 9th. Through the ordinance of communion, we remember the sacrifice Jesus made to save us from our sins. Youth Summer Kick-Off: All youth are invited for a fun evening on Sunday, June 9th from 5-7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll have outdoor games, swimming (please bring a modest one-piece swimsuit), indoor games, a Mario Kart tournament, dinner, and s’mores. Invite some friends! Elder Training: Our next Elder Training is Tuesday, June 11th at 7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll continue our study in 1 Timothy 5. Please contact Pastor Dave if you have any questions or need a copy of the homework. Baptism: Are you interested in getting baptized? Baptism is an important step in our Christian life. It’s a special picture of death to life and symbolizes the new life we have in Jesus. We are declaring publicly the decision we have already made to follow Jesus. We’re planning a baptism for June 23rd, so please let Pastor Dave know if you’d like to be part of it or have any questions about baptism. Life Groups: If you would like to grow in your relationship with the Lord and other believers, please consider joining a Life Group. We have groups for men, women, and youth. You can check them out here: Request Prayer: It’s important for us to be praying for each other as a church! If you ever need prayer, we would love to come alongside you. You can always turn in a prayer request on Sundays using the Connection Card, but you can also submit a prayer request online at any time: This Coming Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW5IMNeRoI99I-QNoGMnuWDy6Y5svTt_c | ||
We live in a world that has a problem with Truth.
