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“Snowed In” Family Worship

December 19 2009 at 9:32 pm 8 Comments

Well, I’m bummed that we can’t gather together tomorrow to worship as a church. I worked on my sermon all day today and was looking forward to wrapping up our Bookends Series. But God had other plans! This snowstorm is a great reminder that God is sovereign over weather patterns, and his plans are better than ours.

Though we can’t gather together as a church, I want to encourage you to set aside time as a single, singles household or family to worship and read God’s word. Here are a few suggestions:

1.  Take a moment to pray together for our nation, our local community and for our church. A morning like this that we can’t gather is a good reminder of what a blessing it is to be a church family. Pray for others you know in the church that God brings to mind.
2.  If someone in your house is musical sing a song or two of worship. If not, consider singing along to a worship CD.
3.  Download and listen to a recent sermon (especially one that you missed.)
4.  Listen to one of our past sermons on the incarnation from our sermon archive.
5.  In place of a sermon, read the account of Christ’s birth in Luke 1 & 2 (if you have young children, a selection from a children’s Bible works great, too.)

Remember, none of this has to be fancy. And it’s okay if you’re still in your pajamas. But it will be well worth your time to focus your attention on our great God and give thanks to him in song and prayer.

The Harris family will be thanking God for you and praying for you tomorrow as we worship in our home. Stay safe and warm, and have a wonderful Lord’s day.

P.S. One more thought: This snowstorm presents a unique opportunity to reach out to and serve your neighbors. Ask the Lord how you can express care and develop relationships by offering help with snow removal. Children, teens, singles: this is a great way to honor the Savior by spending yourselves on behalf of others. Families: Maybe you can put the whole crew into action!





The Benjamin family always thank for YOU! How wonderful to be cared of our souls when we are also SO disappointed not to be able to worship our Lord and fellowship with our church family…
Yes, we will have our family time with the Lord, praying and worshiping… most likely in our PJs!
With much gratitude,
Linda (and Bruce)
p.s. Bruce and the kids are shoveling the snow…

By Linda Benjamin on 12/19/2009

Thanks Josh,

I have sermons on my iPod going way back…....today would be a day to revist a few of them.

Kind Regards,

Daryl

By Daryl Linkous on 12/20/2009

Good morning Josh Im so greatful for the way you care for our chuch,, I need church to keep well in my christian life , I will do as you sugested ,I do hope that all Brothers and sister falow this sugestions ,,god bless you.

By teresa alt . jarquin on 12/20/2009

Thanks so much for caring for us!  Looking forward to listening to John Loftness’ recent message again.  He went as fast as C.J.!  Emma should lead worship at your house :)

By Donna Banks on 12/20/2009

Thank you for your leadership Josh in reminding us to redeem this time for the Lord.  As I was reading the last part of your post above regarding worshipping as a family, one of my sons started to play on his violin “Great is Thy Faithfullness,” which just inspired me to log off my computer and gather the family for worship…of course after I get out of bed first.

Good day to trade in the electronic gadgets and dust off the pages of classic hymns.

Soli Deo Gloria

By Winston & Janet Segui on 12/20/2009

Thanks so much for taking the time to care for us even when we are stuck at home today.  We praise God for your leadership.  We will be spending this beautiful day worshipping, playing games, sledding, shoveling snow, and enjoying God’s creation.

Rejoicing in the birth of our Savior,
The Yis

By Jennifer Yi on 12/20/2009

Pastor,

Praise God for your life! What a life of dedication. Thank you so much for being available to God and to us and always transmit this care and love with life, with clear annointing! wow, it`s powerful. We`re so blessed. May the Lord bless you and your family much more.

By Evelyn & Vinicius Gambeta on 12/20/2009

Josh,

Though I am not able to attend the church (I am a little too far to do so), I enjoy your sermons and admire how you take the time to encourage the people of the church! And though I am not snowed in, it is a beautiful reminder to myself that it doesn’t matter whether I am at church or not, I can worship and spend time with God! Thank you for the reminder!

May God Bless you and your family,

Sutherland

By Sutherland Nixon on 12/26/2009
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