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The Unspoken Question….

           Crafting a weekly sermon is not an easy task. After all, how does one reconcile the needs of a congregation with the prescriptions and theological insights of a biblical text? Sadly, we pastors often miss the mark. No matter how articulate, informed, or scholarly a pastor might be people often leave Sunday service with more questions than answers. Perhaps that is not something to be avoided from the pulpit. The days of religious certainty left many people struggling to confront and deal with their lived experiences with only platitudes and preachments as their guide. Real, authentic faith is going to raise many questions about God, about Jesus, and about life. The pastor’s task is to value those questions and to help people understand questions as pathways to a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ. When Jesus walked among us, He thrived on questions. In parables, and in intimate conversations with His disciples, Jesus encouraged questions. We need to do the same in the church today. We serve a God who welcomes any action, including questions, that opens one's heart to a deeper and fuller acceptance of God’s grace. Now, that is genuinely Good News.

Blessings,

Pastor Tom

Indiana North District Lay Servant Academy

Laity are needed now more than ever!

Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course

Ministry isn’t just a clergy endeavor; all Christians are called to serve.

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Winter Bible Study

Our winter Bible Study, The Psalmist's Voice, offers a unique perspective on those poetic, often haunting, hymns that speak to the intersection of God and human history. Far more than simple worship hymns, the Psalmists raise the most basic questions about what it means to be God's chosen people. Through the lens of selected Psalms, we will consider those very questions within the contexts of our lives and our world today. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. No prior knowledge of the Psalms is necessary.

We meet Wednesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. at Salem UMC and from 6:30 p.m. to 7: 30 p.m. at the Church of the Four Seasons. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the church office. The study concludes on February 23rd.

Souper Bowl - Crockpot/Potluck

Feb. 13, Superbowl Sunday

Vote for your favorite football team by placing your canned soup donations in the plastic tub of your choice. Please Wear Your Team Sports Apparel

After service, there will be a crockpot/ potluck in the Agape Center. Sign-up to bring your favorite soup, a salad, or dessert. The sign-up sheet will be available Sunday at service, or email Linda at church with your selection.

Prayer Requests & Celebrations

At Church of the Four Seasons, we consider it our privilege to lift up prayers for you or someone you know. Share your celebrations and concerns with us so that we can join you in prayer. On Sunday, cards will be available to write your requests and then submit them to the usher. On your prayer request, please print legibly and remember to include the following:

• Contact information
• Name
• Email or phone number
• Description of celebration/or prayer request

All requests will be given to Pastor Tom during prayer time. Feel free to call the office with any concerns at (219)663-7803.

You can find our updated prayer list and submit an online prayer request/praise HERE.

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