Church Family,
This past Sunday, as we continued our series in Ecclesiastes, we looked at the mystery (and often frustration) of the passing of time. The author made perfectly clear that both good times and hard times come and go, and it is not up to us to control the changing of time as much as we might like. While this may frustrate us to no end it is actually for our good as the passage of time is ultimately in God’s hands and we know that at the end of time God will bring an end to all evil and restore creation to its full glory. This truth provides hope and peace that allows us to rejoice in whatever good or hard time God has gifted to us now.
Passage for this upcoming Sunday: Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3
Sunday Studies
This week we’re taking a second to highlight our Sunday Studies classes and how they connect to Light in the Desert’s mission statement: Light in the Desert Church exists to glorify God by making disciples who love God supremely, love others sacrificially, and share hope through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all peoples. As we pick topics to cover in our Sunday Studies we make sure they are directed towards loving God, loving others, or sharing hope through the Gospel. For instance, the spiritual disciplines we are studying right now help us shape our daily lives around our love of God above all else. These classes are not just a way to keep early risers busy on Sunday mornings; rather, they are an important way we seek to fulfill God’s calling for His church and we would encourage you to make a habit of joining us during that time if you don’t already.
Tax Documents
Tax documents for 2025 giving have gone out. If you have any issues receiving yours or have any questions related to the documents please email our accountant at lindsey@lightinthedesert.church.
Grace be with you,
Logan Murphy
Pastoral Intern