Pastors Message

Text: Luke 18:9-14
What was your image of God like when you were a child? Did you see a Santa Claus-like figure? Or maybe a wizard? Is it possible that our image of God now influences how we pray? How do you picture God this morning? What image of God resonates most clearly with you today? Is God a far off ruler with little concern for our day to day life? Is God a concerned parent, wanting to offer advice and love to their child? Are you happy with who you are or are you a person that is recognizing your utter dependence on God for every moment of your life? How do those images affect how you may pray today and going forward?

All who are believers in and followers of Jesus Christ are ministers of the Good News. To be effective ministers of the Good News – we need to know Scripture – not just with head knowledge of Scripture but with heart knowledge of Scripture. For we all ARE called to “do the work of an evangelist” – and to do that work “with the utmost patience.”