From the Back Page

     In my top left drawer is a copy of an e-mail my daughter Judith sent me.  It came to her from a friend who knew that we’d all get a bang out of it.  It’s a picture of a sign board outside the Waupun Assembly of God Church posting what I assume to be a recent sermon title: “God Will Never Leave You for the Jets.” 

     When I was in seminary, my preaching professor told us that our sermon titles should be so compelling that if they were posted on a sign outside the church, they would inspire passersby to show up on Sunday morning to see what we had to say.  While the above title brought a smile to my face, I don’t know that it would pull me inside for the sermon, since it says pretty much what I suspect the preacher was already going to say.  And, with all due respect, I have heard enough about the recent falderal, including the 20,000 Jets jerseys with number 4 that sold in the first 48 hours after Brett joined the team. 

 

     But this is a good lead-in to let you know about our three week adult Christian education series starting Sunday, September 14: “Why Preach? Why Listen?”  We’ll talk about what it takes to come up with a sermon, how important the title is or is not, whether or not sermons should avoid controversial issues, how to listen to sermons, how to disagree with the preacher and add your own two cents, why even do a series on this topic, and much more. 

 

     Let me also use this space to remind you again that everything begins full throttle this coming Sunday, with worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. and church school and choir practices as indicated on the calendar. 

 

     I’m excited about the beginning of a new church year and I hope you are, too!

     Grace and peace to you!  Pastor Richard Moore

 

Sunday Worship Schedule Change

We will return to our regular Sunday worship schedule of 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel and 10:15 a.m. in the Nave on Sunday, September 7, 2008.

 

Annual Church Picnic

The annual church picnic is Sunday, September 21, immediately following the second service here at the church. Bring your family and friends, and feel free to briing a dish to pass. Bar-B-Que sandwiches, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided. Come share some good food and fellowship. Sign up by contacting the church office (725-4391 or firstpresneenah@firstpreneenah.org).

 

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