Church Family,
This past Sunday, as we continued our series in Acts, we say Paul finally give his defense before Festus and Agrippa which focused primarily around Paul’s own testimony. Here we get a new detail about what Jesus had said to him in that miraculous encounter. Early in their encounter Jesus had told Paul “it is hard for you to kick against the goads.” Goads were pointed sticks used to get stubborn animals to move where herders wanted them to move. Jesus was saying that Paul simply could not continue to resist the path of faith and obedience towards which Jesus was pushing him. The message of the risen Christ was the clear endpoint of the Old Testament law and prophets; Paul’s striving for Jewish piety would lead him there sooner or later. And simply put, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus were just too powerful and wonderful to be denied. Church, let us consider how we too kick against the goads. Where do we ignore the clear commands of scripture? How have we gotten our priorities out of order? How do we live in ways inconsistent with our belief in the risen Lord Jesus Christ? And let us pray that God would overcome our stubbornness and lead us back to the life of faithfulness he desires for us.
Kids Camp
On Saturday, May 17th, we will be handing out fliers in our community for our upcoming kids camp. If you would like to be part of this outreach effort please meet up in the church lobby at 8:00 that morning, and make sure to wear a hat and sunscreen and bring plenty of water.
Women’s Event
This is just a quick reminder for those who signed up for the women’s event that it is this Saturday, May 10th.
Grace be with you,
Logan Murphy
Pastoral Intern