If you missed the service last week, you missed quite the fashion show. I was informed that my jungle camo shorts did not match up with my blue Aztec pattern shirt and my dark green camo Keen sandals. Come to think of it, they also noted it did not really match up with my position in the church on a Sunday morning. Here is the kicker though, when I changed into a head-to-toe tunic and a prayer shawl, that was also not the norm for a preacher, well not in Canada at least. Was I uncomfortable preaching the Message in either outfit? Not at all. You see it is not whether you present the Good News in a particular outfit, it is the fact that the Salvation story was presented. There are so many who feel the Gospel must be presented in the church by an ordained clergy member. Well, guess what, that is not how it works.
Moses stuttered but Aaron was with him as was the Lord, Gideon was fearful, yet God provided in the victory, Peter denied yet God made him the rock upon which the church was built. So long as you have breath in your lungs and the breath of the Spirit living in you, giving you strength and wisdom, preach the Good News in shorts and a tee shirt. The world needs your voice to communicate His perfect hope Message.
Pastor Todd is going to be on holidays for the next couple weeks, so we will be welcoming our Minister of Community, Eryn this week. The ream will be working together on a series concentrating on the work of the Holy Spirit. Please plan to join us either in person or online at 10:30 AM this Sunday. The service will be broadcast online on our website (https://www.mainavefellowship.ca/socialplatforms), or you are more than welcome to join us in person at 402 Main Ave. W in Sundre, AB.
Blessings,
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