Life @ Montrose, April 10, 2008
WORSHIP THIS SABBATH WITH PASTOR CAMPBELL
This Sabbath we continue our series on Ephesians with part 2 of "Walking in the Light" (based on Ephesains 5:5-21). We are studying about how to live lives full of wisdom from God. Have you ever been in a dark room? Perhaps a cave? Then you know just how important the light is that we take for granted each day. I hope you'll come and worship with us this Sabbath as we seek to learn how God can brighten our lives. Plan to stay after church for a scrumptous potluck and singing over at Valley Manor.
CAMPION VESPERS
This Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. we are in for a real treat. Our constituent academy, Campion Academy, will be here for a special musical program. We are going to have about 35 academy students here for this special evening. Come join us for a real musical treat as we begin the Sabbath together.
SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY
This Sabbath David Swinyar is hosting a youth rally at Spring Creek Adventist School. Pastor Campbell will be speaking for Sabbath School, and Mr. Swinyar has put together a special worship service for our young people. I hope you'll encourage your young people to participate in this special worship opportunity.
RELATIONSHIPS
We're continuing our series on relationships. This past week Heidi shared about what men should know about women (you should ask for a copy of her worksheet if you missed out!). This coming Tuesday we are going to look at how to resolve conflict in marriage. I hope you'll come and learn how you can strengthen your communication skills and your marriage.
VEGETARIAN POTLUCK
A week from this coming weekend our church is going to host a community-wide vegetarian potluck. This is a follow-up from our recent cooking school that was so well attended. It was well attended by people in our community, and they are asking that our church continue to host something to help encourage a healthy lifestyle on an on-going basis. If you attended the seminar or just want to make a new friend this is a great opportunity to taste delicious vegetarian dishes. Contact Gordon Reichard or Lorena Gladding for more information.
PASTOR'S BLOG
I didn't know it was possible to have so many meetings in a week. Despite the late nights I think we've made some real progress. Tonight the emergency constituency meeting will look at the recommendations that the School Board has made based upon Sunday evening's meeting. Part of the urgency is that we need to have registration for our school (April 16-17). It is only an "emergency" meeting in the sense that we have not had the normal two weeks that are required for an ordinary meeting. I want to thank Bridget Cline, Jacque Adragna, and David Swinyar for the great year we have had and I know God is going to continue to bless as our children wrap up the last six weeks of school together.
In the past two days I've had two people call me and ask to start studies with me for possible baptism. We have a growing church so I want you to pray for these two people, and possibly others who would like to have Bible studies. On May 12 Jonathan Gardner will be arriving here for the summer to be our Bible worker. I'm going to be ordering Bible study invitations for us to pass out throughout the community on Sabbath afternoons over the next month. I'd like for us to think of other creative ways to share Jesus Christ with others. My dream is for our church to hold evangelistic meetings in the near future.
Did you have fun at the church social/auction last Saturday night? I know that I sure did. I'm still trying to find out how that one corner struck it rich! I think an important part of church life is not just worship on Sabbath morning (as important as that is so please do not misunderstand me). Our church is about building up one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. I'm pleased because I see our church as a vibrant community committed to lifting up Jesus Christ and strengthening one another.
You may be interested to know that our church is hosting the monthly Montrose Clergy Meeting today for lunch in the fellowship room. We have an active group of clergy both here in Montrose and Gunnison. I think it is a privilege that our church can host this meeting. I want to thank our deaconesses, in particular Alice Carpenter, for providing the meal for our pastors. I know we have some godly men and women across our community who love Jesus, and I appreciate the chance to pray and talk with them about ministry. I think Ellen White was right when she writes about how Adventist pastors should rub shoulders with other faith leaders and this helps people in our community to understand what Adventists believe.
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