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Communion:
While we are unable to gather together for communion, we encourage you to take communion in your home. Remember, it's not the actual wafer and cup of juice served each week that makes the act of communion sacred, but it's doing it "In Remembrance of Me." Use items you have at home and gather together as a family around the table to remember the sacrifice Christ made for us.
One of the blessings of being at home this spring is that you have time to clear out your closet. When it gets to the point of needing a crowbar to put your clean shirts away, it’s time for some serious work.
The problem, of course, is that clothing in the closet is not merely tailored cloth. Many of the items come with some personal, emotional attachment. See if you recognize these:
· There are the pants whose waistline shrunk in the wash. It’s outrageous in this day and age that a machine hasn't been
invented that won't shrink your clothes.
· Then, of course, there is the neon orange sweater. The one Aunt Luvinia gave you. Your rich Aunt Luvinia, who loves to see
you in that sweater, since it’s such a perfect color on you.
· Finally, taking up way too much space is the gold thread embroidered souvenir of your trip to Mexico, the four foot diameter
sombrero.
This is where your attitude matters. Someday you’ll diet, someday Aunt Luvinia will forget about the sweater, someday you’ll wear that sombrero for Halloween. Sure. Let’s adjust our attitude a little here.
· You can complain about the pants or you can use them to bless someone else. A good pair of pants might be the difference
between getting the job and unemployment for someone.
· That orange sweater? That sweater might keep some poor fellow warm.
· Sometimes you have to admit your fashion mistakes. Throw the sombrero out.
The art of examining yourself at Communion bears some resemblance to the cleaning of the closet:
· The waist line: Don’t blame the Manufacturer. He is not the creator of your sins. Be honest with yourself—and with God. The
repentant and contrite heart—one size fits all.
· The sweater: Do you continue in your sins because you are afraid of offending someone? Want to be one of the boys?
Decide: are you going to please God, or are you going to please those whose approval you so much desire?
· The sombrero: Is there something you retain in your life because you’re too proud to admit it was a mistake in the first place?
Perhaps a family feud; worse, a thorn in the side of your spouse? Pull the thorn; admit the mistake and ask forgiveness.
God knows what’s in your closet—and in your heart. Cleaning the closet is good; cleaning the heart is required.
One of the blessings of being at home this spring is that you have time to clear out your closet. When it gets to the point of needing a crowbar to put your clean shirts away, it’s time for some serious work.
The problem, of course, is that clothing in the closet is not merely tailored cloth. Many of the items come with some personal, emotional attachment. See if you recognize these:
· There are the pants whose waistline shrunk in the wash. It’s outrageous in this day and age that a machine hasn't been
invented that won't shrink your clothes.
· Then, of course, there is the neon orange sweater. The one Aunt Luvinia gave you. Your rich Aunt Luvinia, who loves to see
you in that sweater, since it’s such a perfect color on you.
· Finally, taking up way too much space is the gold thread embroidered souvenir of your trip to Mexico, the four foot diameter
sombrero.
This is where your attitude matters. Someday you’ll diet, someday Aunt Luvinia will forget about the sweater, someday you’ll wear that sombrero for Halloween. Sure. Let’s adjust our attitude a little here.
· You can complain about the pants or you can use them to bless someone else. A good pair of pants might be the difference
between getting the job and unemployment for someone.
· That orange sweater? That sweater might keep some poor fellow warm.
· Sometimes you have to admit your fashion mistakes. Throw the sombrero out.
The art of examining yourself at Communion bears some resemblance to the cleaning of the closet:
· The waist line: Don’t blame the Manufacturer. He is not the creator of your sins. Be honest with yourself—and with God. The
repentant and contrite heart—one size fits all.
· The sweater: Do you continue in your sins because you are afraid of offending someone? Want to be one of the boys?
Decide: are you going to please God, or are you going to please those whose approval you so much desire?
· The sombrero: Is there something you retain in your life because you’re too proud to admit it was a mistake in the first place?
Perhaps a family feud; worse, a thorn in the side of your spouse? Pull the thorn; admit the mistake and ask forgiveness.
God knows what’s in your closet—and in your heart. Cleaning the closet is good; cleaning the heart is required.
Offering:
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First Christian Church
425 N. Broadway St.
Greensburg, IN 47240
First Christian Church
425 N. Broadway St.
Greensburg, IN 47240
Doxology:
Elder of the Week:
Bill Pratt will be the elder of the week for May 24th-30th. If you need to speak with someone and are unable to reach the office staff, you can contact Bill at 812-614-2321.
Family Ministry Resources:
This week, visit our Home Connection page to view downloadable resources for all ages, information about a Virtual Bible Study for junior high and high school, our children's worship set and a video of Kids' Church Online and our Preschool lesson!