The events that happened in Ferguson and now in New York have a lot of people confused and angry...for different reasons. In case you didn't see it, NFL Player, Benjamin Watson, wrote a post that was one of the finest perspectives I've seen. Check it out and pray for the ability to see life from one another's perspective and for the truth to prevail over the political forces of confusion that would use these tragedies to advance their agenda.
Lauri and I pray that you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. May you find yourselves overwhelmed with gratitude as you take stock of Father’s abundant blessings!
This weekend’s service will be a very special celebration of gratitude for the whole family. It’s Family Worship Weekend and we’ll enjoy a time of group participation in the very healthy practice of giving thanks! We’ll also share in the baptism of a number of people who want to publicly profess their new life in Christ! After each service we’ll all enjoy a special hot chocolate fellowship together! It’s going to be a great weekend…you don’t want to miss it!
I want to remind you to pray about our special Compassion Offering that we’ll take on December 7th. What better way is there to express our thanks than to share some of our blessings with those who are less fortunate? This offering will go to support our local “Hands and Feet” partners as well as several of our international mission partners. My prayer is that we would be able to do something amazing as a congregation! Please take some time as a family to pray together, and let the Lord speak. I challenge each of us to consider a sacrificial gift for these ministries that are near to the heart of our Father. My experience and, more importantly, God’s word says that God wants to “provide seed for the sower!” He wants to bless those who are open-handed with the resources He has provided. Let’s trust Him together and see what He does!
I’ll see you this weekend!
Like many of you, I voted yesterday. I usually try to take advantage of early voting, but I missed it this year. I was concerned that there might be long lines, but it wasn’t too bad!
I am truly thankful that we have the privilege of selecting our leaders and shaping our policies. In the scope of world history, this freedom is truly extraordinary! That’s why we need to be sure and participate every time we have the chance to influence the direction of our nation with our vote.
As grateful as I am for our political process, I want to always remember; I am not defined by my politics. I am not first a Democrat or Republican, I am a Christian. And while elections are important, they are not where we, as Christians, put our hope. Our hope is in the one thing that can truly transform people’s lives and, by extension, our society; relationship with our Father, through His Son, Jesus Christ. We believe that the gospel truly is the ONE HOPE!
So, whether you are disappointed or delighted with yesterday’s outcomes remember that our hope is in One who never has to campaign for re-election!
sean azzaro
I am a husband, dad, grandfather, pastor, and musician who loves his Savior, his family, his job, and going without socks. I am also lead pastor at an amazing place called River City Community Church, which really is a church for real life!
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