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FROM PASTOR STEVE

     

     

      One of my favorite authors down through the years has been E. Stanley Jones.  He was a Christian thinker far ahead of his time.  These past few days I have been reading some of his writing and remarks on “conversion.”

           He makes the point that life on our planet is based on conversion.  Photo-synthesis is the process by which the energy of sunlight is used in transforming water and air into plant food.  Without that basic conversion life would perish.  He follows this line of reasoning to the conclusion of , “where there is life there is conversion.  The whole process of living is the conversion of lower forms into higher forms.  The mineral is taken up into the vegetable, the vegetable into the animal, the animal into man and woman, and the man and woman into the kingdom of God.”

     He makes the point that no two conversions are alike but all involve change.  He also writes that “everyone at forty needs reconversion on general principles.  Because at forty we settle down, begin to lose that sense of spiritual expectancy….we begin to play for safety.”

     If someone asked you about conversion and what you thought of it, would you have an answer for them? 

     It might help to remember what E. Stanley Jones calls the “D’s” of conversion, steps if you will of conversion.  They are:  Doubt.  Darkness.  Despair.  Decision.  Dawn.  Deliverance.  Delight.  Development.

     Over forty?  You might want to consider a reconversion!

 

     

     

      One of my favorite authors down through the years has been E. Stanley Jones.  He was a Christian thinker far ahead of his time.  These past few days I have been reading some of his writing and remarks on “conversion.”

           He makes the point that life on our planet is based on conversion.  Photo-synthesis is the process by which the energy of sunlight is used in transforming water and air into plant food.  Without that basic conversion life would perish.  He follows this line of reasoning to the conclusion of , “where there is life there is conversion.  The whole process of living is the conversion of lower forms into higher forms.  The mineral is taken up into the vegetable, the vegetable into the animal, the animal into man and woman, and the man and woman into the kingdom of God.”

     He makes the point that no two conversions are alike but all involve change.  He also writes that “everyone at forty needs reconversion on general principles.  Because at forty we settle down, begin to lose that sense of spiritual expectancy….we begin to play for safety.”

     If someone asked you about conversion and what you thought of it, would you have an answer for them? 

     It might help to remember what E. Stanley Jones calls the “D’s” of conversion, steps if you will of conversion.  They are:  Doubt.  Darkness.  Despair.  Decision.  Dawn.  Deliverance.  Delight.  Development.

     Over forty?  You might want to consider a reconversion!

 

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1-18 thru 1-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

 2-14-12 Association Mtg. 7:00pm

 2-7 Christian Commerce Connection 1st meeting 7am

1-18 thru 1-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

 2-14-12 Association Mtg. 7:00pm

 2-7 Christian Commerce Connection 1st meeting 7am

Children's Christmas Program 2011
Christian Commerce Connection

Announcing

Christian Commerce

Connection

(C3)

 We are forming a new “informal” group to support members of the congregation in both a spiritual and professional way.  This group will meet at 7:30am, the first and third Tuesday mornings at the church.  The purpose of the Christian Commerce Connection is threefold: spiritual insight, member fellowship and enhanced business opportunities through business referrals.  Coffee and donuts will be provided.  Co-hosting the C3 group will be Doug Day and Stu May.

 The first group session is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th at 7:30am.  If you are interested in participating in this group, a sign up sheet will be posted at the church or you can contact Doug or Stu.  All members are welcome to participate.

 Who couldn’t use a little more spiritual insight, fellowship and commercial opportunities?  See you February 7th!

 Doug Day and Stu May

Announcing

Christian Commerce

Connection

(C3)

 We are forming a new “informal” group to support members of the congregation in both a spiritual and professional way.  This group will meet at 7:30am, the first and third Tuesday mornings at the church.  The purpose of the Christian Commerce Connection is threefold: spiritual insight, member fellowship and enhanced business opportunities through business referrals.  Coffee and donuts will be provided.  Co-hosting the C3 group will be Doug Day and Stu May.

 The first group session is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th at 7:30am.  If you are interested in participating in this group, a sign up sheet will be posted at the church or you can contact Doug or Stu.  All members are welcome to participate.

 Who couldn’t use a little more spiritual insight, fellowship and commercial opportunities?  See you February 7th!

 Doug Day and Stu May