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Book of the Month
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On the first Sunday of each month, we make a book recommendation. An an obvious selection for this month, in light of the 10:31 youth ministry’s recent drama/musical production), is Pilgrim’s Progress in Today’s English.
As your pastors, we will never stop urging you, appealing to you, badgering you to take advantage of the countless good books available for our edification and growth. For the past two weekends, the youth of this church have amazed and inspired us with “Pilgrim”—a musical and dramatic interpretation of John Bunyan’s classic work, Pilgrim’s Progress.
Thus, it only makes sense that this month’s book recommendation would be Pilgrim’s Progress.
First published in 1678—that’s 331 years ago—this book has never gone out of print. It has been translated into more than 200 languages. The great British preacher Charles Spurgeon read this book over 100 times in his life! Of all the books ever published in the English language, only the Bible has sold more copies throughout history than Pilgrim’s Progress.
Listen to how it opens…
“As I walked through the wilderness of the world, I came to a place where there was a den. There I lay down to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream. In my dream I saw a man clothed with rags, standing by a path with a book in his hand and a great burden upon his back. His face was turned from his own house, which stood nearby. I saw him open his book and read, then begin to weep. No longer being able to control his feelings, he broke out with a mournful cry, saying, “What shall I do?”
Considered the greatest Christian allegory ever written, Part One traces Christian’s pilgrimage from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Along the way he encounters a host of characters—friends and enemies alike—who help and hinder his travels. The reader travels with Christian as he wallows in the Slough of Despond … battles Apollyon in the Valley of Humiliation … barely escapes with his life from Vanity Fair … is beaten and starved in Doubting Castle … and finally crosses the dark river to the celestial city itself.
In Part Two, Christian’s wife and children make the pilgrimage to the Celestial City, accompanied by Mr. Valiant-For-Truth and their warrior friend, Greatheart.
Though some will prefer the original version, we have provided this modern translation for the bookstore. We have also stocked the bookstore with this children’s version called Dangerous Journey (illustrated). 
Buy them! Read them! Read them 100 times!
As John Bunyan wrote in his original introduction, “This book will make a traveler of thee.” Let it strengthen and inspire you on your pilgrimage to the Celestial City.
May 6 2009 at 11:15 am
Resources for Christ-centered Workers
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In light of Mark’s message on Sunday about being a Christ-centered worker, I want to highlight Marketplace Ambassadors, a ministry that meets every third Friday (including this Friday, May 8) in the Edwards Room. The goal of this program is to equip business leaders (current or aspiring) with biblical tools to glorify God in their vocations. Check it out.
I also wanted to point you to more messages that speak to Christians and the workplace. These are all found in our Resource Library.
Don’t Waste Your Mind | Jeff Purswell | August, 17 2008
Don’t Waste Your Job | Mark Mitchell | Auguest 3, 2008
Don’t Waste Your Life | Joshua Harris | July 6, 2008
Retirement (from the 2007 Senior Saints Conference) | Dennis Cook | April 21, 2007
Christ Exalting Diligence (from the Youth Ministry’s “Wisdom” series) | Matt Maka | April 7, 2007
The Disease of Greed | Joshua Harris | January 8, 2006
Our Purpose (from a Singles Ministry meeting) | Eric Simmons | October 14, 2005
May 5 2009 at 12:27 pm
‘Totally Available for the Master’s Use’
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In his message this Sunday, Mark Mitchell shared a couple of quotes that really affected me. They’re from Slave of Christ: A New Testament Metaphor for Total Devotion to Christ by Murray J. Harris. Here they are for your benefit:
“As Christ’s purchased possession, the Christian is wholly devoted to the person of the Master (Romans 14:8). As Christ’s ‘movable property,’ the Christian is totally available for the Master’s use (2 Timothy 2:21). This complete devotion to Christ includes three elements:
1. Humble submission to the person of Christ…
2. Unquestioning obedience to the Master’s will…
3. An exclusive preoccupation with pleasing Christ…”“First, to be a slave of Christ is not a right reserved for the favored few in the church but is the privilege of all believers, unrelated to their giftedness or their particular role in the church … Second, while for Christian leaders [slave] was already a title of honor, it gained its positive connotations in the ears of all Christians because the divine Master they were serving was kind and generous and himself had blazed an exemplary trail of lowly service. What all the [slaves] of this [Lord] gained through being associated with him was not so much authority and power as unparalleled honor and the assurance that their service, whatever its nature, was of supreme value, simply because it was done for him.”
May 4 2009 at 3:59 am
Ephesians, Part 23: Application
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Yesterday Mark Mitchell preached from Ephesians 6:5-9 on the “Characteristics of Christ-Centered Workers,” exhorting us that we must be filled with the Spirit in order to be Christ-centered in our work. Here’s his basic outline:
1. Christ-centered workers serve according to God’s will.
a) Christ-centered workers serve respectfully.
b) Christ-centered workers serve sincerely.
c) Christ-centered workers serve enthusiastically.
2. Christ-centered workers recognize their new identity.
3. Christ-centered workers embrace the truth that never fails.
a) God is a rewarder.
b) God is not partial.
You can listen online or download the message here.
Questions you can use to help apply the message:
1. Ephesians 6:5-8 calls us to obey and serve our “earthly masters,” like our supervisors, with respect, with sincerity (i.e., a wholeheartedness) and with “good will” (i.e., willingly and cheerfully). Is there one specific area in which the Holy Spirit is calling you to grow and change in your relationship with a supervisor or authority?
2. As Christ-centered workers, we are called to obey and work “as to the Lord.” When you consider your work as rendering service to the Lord, what effect does that have on your attitude and your goals?
3. How should our identity as servants or slaves of Christ inform our understanding of being a Christian and a Christian worker? What difference would embracing this identity make on the job?
4. When your good work is overlooked or under-appreciated, or when you are passed over for a promotion or a raise, how should the truth that God sees your labor and will reward you on ‘that Day’ (2 Timothy 4:8), strengthen your faith and encourage you to persevere with joy and contentment?
May 1 2009 at 12:20 pm
Sunday Preview
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This Sunday Mark Mitchell will help us consider what it means to live as servants of Christ in the work and market places as he preaches from Ephesians 6:5-9.
Are you enjoying the hymn series? I love the way these hymns are helping us treasure God’s Word more. Tomorrow we’ll be starting on a new hymn—a real classic of the faith—“A Mighty Fortress,” by Martin Luther.
Coffee and tea will be available in the lobby after both meetings, and the youth ministry will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts again to raise money in support of the Rancho 3M orphanage, which they plan to visit and serve this summer.
Can’t wait to be with you!