Hi everybody,
I hope all is well with your souls this day.
In this past Sunday's sermon I mentioned how important it is to listen to people's stories. Listen with the intent to hear what they are saying and only after we have heard their stories and have understood them, then we share ours.
So this week I would love to hear from you. Please share your story. I want to hear all about you. I want to hear where you came from, where you have been, and where you are going. This is a time for you to put down in your own words...your story. Maybe you have never shared your story with anyone. Maybe you feel that you would be judged by your story. Maybe you don't know where to begin. So let me give you some insight/advice. First off...I just want to know about you and I would love for you to get comfortable sharing your story. Secondly, start at the beginning...where were you born, did your parents go to church, are you from this area or somewhere else in the country? Just start at the beginning. It can be as long or short as you want. But I want to hear you.
The Bible scripture for this Sunday is on the Parable of the Lost Son or the Prodigal Son (it's known by several names). We will be reading from Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. Read this scripture after you have shared your story. Then on this coming Sunday March 10th, I will be sharing my testimony (story) with all of you. Invite your friends and family members or your neighbors. This son was lost but is now found!!
DONT FORGET TO SPRING FORWARD THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
See ya Sunday!!
Esperanza!
Pastor Scot
I was born in Brooklyn. I was raised and was a Catholic until 1985. This is when I got into an argument with my priest over birth control.
ReplyDeleteIn 1990 I moved to Delaware with my wife and 2 children. Life was O.K. until I caught my wife in bed with another man in 1998. Divorce is very difficult. Suicide was on my mind throughout that year. Life was lonely till I met my salvation, Becky Harvath. 9/11 hit me as hard as you. I went with Becky to her church. Like you I was impressed with Jim Hawkins. Like you I joined the Church. Having Christ back in my life was a joy. reading the book of discipline was enlightening. This is the Jesus I always wanted; not the feared God that the Catholic Church taught.
Having you as my pastor makes life complete. I look forward to Sundays.
Paul Donnelly