SHINE

This Sunday we'll continue our series titled, "Here's the church, here's the steeple, look inside and see all the  . . ."  If you missed last week's sermon you can find it here.  We looked at the article "Can Liberal Christianity Be Saved?", and I made the argument that it can be, but it's salvation hinges on whether we're willing to talk about our faith or not.  Indeed, it's time to evangelize!  Yes, the dreaded "E" word.  It's time to share our faith with other people.  

Last Sunday I asked you to think about the answer you would give to Jesus if he asked you, "Who do you say that I am?"  Evangelism begins here.  We need to know who Jesus is to us before we can share our faith with others.  I hope you've been thinking about your answer.

This Sunday, we'll go deeper with this story from Matthew and consider two questions: How is God calling you to shine, and where is God calling you to shine?  Friends, there's a lot of darkness in the world.  The world needs more light.  If you have it to share, you need to share it.  People need it.

I encourage you to listen to this wonderful story from NPR's Weekend Edition about a shoe-shiner in Charlotte, NC, who shares his light with others.  It's a feel-good story to start off your weekend.

Let your light shine!

See you Sunday,

Pastor Annie