May 2015 – Pastor Anthony’s Letter

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

This time last year, I believe there was still snow on the ground. But this year, the farmers are busy plant-ing, the final papers and exams are getting completed, and the lawn mowers are humming again. It is certainly a joyous time of year for us who live in the “frozen tundra” that is Minnesota. After long winters we look forward to spring coming.

With spring now upon us, we are coming to the end of our focus on Acts 2 and what those first disciples did as “the church.” We certainly worship and rejoice in what God has done through the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus. We pray for one another. We spend time together in fellowship. And we share with others. Jesus promises us that He goes with us wherever we go and is with us in our everyday lives inside and outside of the church. How many places do you think Jesus goes with us? And where? Why not find out for ourselves!

In a couple of weeks, everyone will be encouraged to take home a “Flat Jesus” (a piece of paper with a cartoon drawing of Jesus on it) and take “Jesus” with you wherever you go this summer. You can color “Flat Jesus”, laminate him, put him on a stick, or what-ever else that will make taking a picture while holding “Flat Jesus” easier. I challenge you to take at least 3 pictures this summer with “Flat Jesus” in the different places that you go. So if you go to the lake for a weekend, take a picture of you and “Flat Jesus” by the lake (or in the lake).

With at least 1 of these pictures, ask someone that you don’t know to take your picture. If they ask why you have a picture of Jesus with you, then you can tell them that your church is finding out how many places Jesus goes with us. That is one person to whom you have just witnessed the love of Jesus. After-wards, send your pictures to me via email, text, or postal mail and I will post them throughout the summer on our website, Facebook page, and newsletter. When you send them please caption them with where you are at/what you are doing.

I look forward to seeing the pictures and hearing the stories about all of your exciting adventures with Jesus and your families this summer!

In Christ,

Pastor Anthony