Reflection: Speaking Christian: Jesus
It's been a few weeks since I've been in the pulpit and I'm looking forward to Sunday! This week we will ask the same question Jesus asked his disciple. "Who do you say that I am?" What a question! Our beliefs about the nature and character of God shape our beliefs about Jesus and our beliefs about Jesus shape our beliefs about God. Are they one and the same? Was Jesus human? Divine? A hybrid? A superman with super powers? Christians are by definition, "Christ followers." What are we really saying when we say we follow Jesus? I wonder how you would answer these questions? Let me know what you think.
judy@haumc.org
See you Sunday. We will be finished well before the big game starts! I promise! SKOL Vikings!! Wear some purple and join us for the church conference after worship to approve the 2018 budget and to hear an update from the Building Committee on the renovations to date.
For the Children: Throughout the month of January, we are raising awareness about Homelessness. Each week in Chapel Time, we will be issuing a challenge to our kids to help raise their awareness about what it might be like to experience being homeless. Last week, we challenged kids, teachers and Miss Lynne to sleep on the floor with only a blanket. What was that experience like? What if that was normal for your family, and not just a one-time experience?
Our challenge that will be introduced this week in Chapel Time highlights clothing. When you don't have access to washing machines, a closet, or a dresser for your clothing, you have to make the most with what you have. This week, the challenge is to wear only one outfit all day, then lay it out neatly at night and wear that same outfit the next day, too. Feel free to send in photos of these experiences to
lynne@haumc.org.
