Rollbacks, yes, but where is God at Walmart?

Walmart? Blech! I go out of my way to avoid it. The parking lot! The crazy people! And heaven help me- the customer service line! So where is God in the modern marketplace? I'll attempt to answer this worthy question on Sunday.  

You'll find this week's study guide (for further study on the Hoity Toit sermon topic- seeking out those lost in darkness) at the bottom of the email.

Did you catch this week's video of where people like you found God in daily life this week? If not, check it out here. Then be sure to report sightings back to me for Week 3!

 

Mission Opportunity

Many of you have been asking for a way to get involved in local mission work. Join the Pumpkin crew! Our church is known for this community space and families from around town, many of whom have no idea about faith, come to enjoy the pumpkins. That's why we need you. Sign up to work in the pumpkin patch and you'll be on the front line of outreach in our community. It's about more than taking money- you'll be developing relationships. Email Pierre to sign up! And remember, youth and their families will earn scholarship money for all hours worked.

Study Guide 1 Thess. 5:6-8 speaks of life before and after being a Christian. What characterized the life of “sleep” and “night” for you? What has it meant to wake up? What is the day like in comparison?

In Matthew 9:10-13, Jesus gets flack about who he's hanging out with. Tax collectors are mentioned by name. They worked for the Romans, the very people who were currently occupying Israel . They were known for collecting more than necessary and pocketing the rest. Who might Jesus be criticized for hanging around with in today’s society?

Look back over yesterday’s scripture. Remember a time when you’ve been sick. We often forget how that feels when we’re well. Think about how it feels to be spiritually sick, and then read Jesus' words again. How does it feel to hear him say this? What does Jesus mean when he says it’s the sick who need a doctor?

Romans 5:7-8 talks about the meaning of Jesus’ death. Think of the sinners you know. Now recall Jesus’ death. Pray today that they would know this kind of love and mercy.

Matt 28:16-20 contains the Great Commission- the marching orders for the church. We often think of this call as a summons to faraway places. What are the places nearby that would be just as hard to visit? God wants you to go somewhere as his witness- where do you think that is?