The summer is going too fast. It is hard to believe that July is already here. June was an exciting month. I would like to thank everyone for the generous graduation gifts from the church. Chanda and I are looking forward to using them to dine out for the Adventure series. I also look forward to making a trip to Cokesbury to spend my gift card. Thanks for being such a supportive and giving church!
July is here, and that means that July 4th is just around the corner. Some of you may not realize this, but my first real experience in West Milton was July 4, 2010. Rev. Kevin had invited me to come up and be in the parade. We met many of you while spending the day here in West Milton. We are looking forward to celebrating our first Fourth of July as residents of West Milton.
July is also an exciting time for our church. We will be having our Art Show, Adventure Series, Dayton Dragons Game, 5/2 Lunch Bunch, and Kids Club. There are many ways for you to get involved at Hoffman this Summer (see inside for more details).
I want to share with you a few scriptures that are near and dear to the hearts of Christians all over the world.
- “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
- “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
- “For I am convinced that [nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
- “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”
- “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear….”
- “We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
- “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
- “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Jesus Christ.”
I have shared all of these passages with you for a reason. Not only are they inspiration for our daily lives, but would you be surprised if I were to tell you that they were all contained in one book of the Bible? What if I were to tell you that all of these beloved verses were contained in one chapter of the Bible? That’s right all of these verses can be found in Romans 8.
Beginning on July 10th, we will be starting our new Sermon Series called “Alive!” Romans 8 is one of the best-known and best-loved chapters in all of Scripture. It is teeming with life and promise and hope for all those who take the time to refresh themselves in its words. It is my prayer that this six week sermon series in Romans 8 will renew and strengthen us as a church as we behold what it means to be truly Alive!Yours in Christ’s Service,
Pastor Justin
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