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May 7 Edition
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Jesus is Here, With Us
While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into Heaven. Luke 24:51
The ascension is one of the great mysteries of our faith, Jesus rises and we wonder, “Where is Jesus now? We know he is in Heaven but that he is also here with us now. Like the sad seventeen-year-old girl, we identify with the African spiritual and we too feel like a motherless child. She experienced Jesus’ love when she sought him in a church and felt his arms wrapped around her. Although we might not have the profound experience she did, we know that Jesus is there with us and for us. He is the Lord of all, whose love gives us courage and strength to answer all of our questions and doubts. We can carry out or mission because Jesus is here with us now.
We saw the courage and strength to carry out his mission through our youth this Sunday. Through their wonderful jazz cantata “My Father’s World,” the youth used their talents to share a refreshing musical and visual rendition of the creation story from Genesis.
WORDS TO ACTION:
As people of God, we are called to share the Gospel with all people. Many believe that we are also to bring God’s love to the planet Earth. We know that we need to treat the Earth and all on it with respect and care.
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Some wonderful milestones happened the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. Besides the youth ministry, Sunday school ended for the year. Every year we are blessed with this ministry for our children. Jesus is certainly with us through the amazing teachers and shepherds who make and fulfill a huge commitment. Look at the attached list, and make a special point to thank them for what they do.
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Our church is currently looking for individuals to lead and join in a new ministry group that will focus on things we can do as a church to care for creation. Contact cbecker@allsaintsphoenix.org to become a part of this exciting new group.
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In speaking about creation, we have an additional celebration of God’s incredible beauty and power to look forward during next Sunday’s worship in our annual choir concert. Wear your red to celebrate the day of Pentecost (the birthday of the church) to "A New Creation", presented by All Saints own Sanctuary Choir.
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All Saints Lutheran Church
www.AllSaintsPhoenix.org
15649 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
602.866.9191
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About this Resource
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Every week, we worship God, offering to Him our praise, thanksgiving and confession. When we truly worship Him we also come out a better person, whose life reflects that of the God we worship. We are inspired by the words of the pastor, the strength and comfort of the service, and the beautiful music. As we return to the normal hustle and bustle of work, family, and daily life, it is sometimes difficult to make the inspiration a reality. The purpose of this tool is to provide some simple ideas that you can put into action between the weekly services. Kids can also receive Sunday school punches if they share what they’ve done with a teacher.
We could all listen to the same words but hear a slightly different message. What we actually hear and take to heart can vary depending on where we are in our lives, and the events, stresses and joys of the week. The summary of the sermon, and the suggestions that follow are based on one possible interpretation of the message, but the goal is always the same: to help you put God’s Word into action.
Brought to you by the Home Grown Faith team and contributing author Monica Rabb.
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NEW! Ask a Pastor BLOG
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Click the question mark button above to be connected to the God's Word in Action: Ask a Pastor BLOG. Note this page is on the All Saints website.
Its easy to use and a great way to ask any questions you may have regarding a recent sermon (which this weekly email is based on), Bible lessons read during the worship service or any faith/Bible based questions you have.
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