Purpose and Vision

We will use this post for the next two weeks as we discuss the purpose and vision of the church. The Bible says some specific things about the responsibility the church has as it represents the body of Christ in the world. It's good to review these fundamentals as we start a new year. As you read the Scriptures, ask yourself, "How are we doing?" Are there areas in which we need to focus or refocus our attention? Use this discussion as an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas about the past and the future.

Christmas Chat Week 4

Where did the year go?

Thanks for participating in the Christmas reading. Post your insights and questions for this final week...or feel free to share some Christmas thoughts and memories. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Chat Week 3

This week's message will be titled, "Not Your Average Joe". We will be talking about Joseph's role in the birth story. Please, post your thoughts and questions from this week's reading, as well as any follow-up questions re: Sunday's talk. God bless!

Christmas Chat Week 2

I think this week's readings will go much easier. Still, I appreciate your comments and feedback.

This Sunday we will be discussing Mary's proper place in history. She was chosen and blessed. There is much to appreciate about her life. For centuries, the Church has struggled to find the proper place for her. This is most visible in the differing views of Catholics and Protestants. Although not necessarily specific to this week's reading, I would love to know your questions (if you have any) about Mary and the way she is viewed by both Catholics and Protestants.

Christmas Chat Week 1

Thanks for all your input and discussion during the "Mark: My Words" campaign. It was a great success. In fact, it worked so well we are continuing with the blog. We will once again be following the reading plan posted at www.fourseasonschurch.org. During the next four weeks we will be studying the Christmas story. On Sundays we will be talking specifically about the experiences of Joseph and Mary.

Our readings for this week begin in the Old Testament, where we read of an important promise made to David.