It's been a busy but energizing week at Westwood. Last Saturday we were blessed to participate in the Beth Moore Simulcast, Tuesday and Wednesday were the kick-off of our women's community groups, and Friday was the first meeting for the MOPS group.
You guys, if you've been present for any of these meetings and events, you know what I mean by energizing!!! (Does it sound like I'm excited? Well, I'll tell you, I allowed three exclamation points to stay, and I had to delete several.) There is no denying that Jesus is meeting with us as we are gathering together as His church.
Here are some of the words that have been repeated over and over during our gatherings this week-
Those are not boring words, no, no! They do not allow for doubt, diversion, or delay. They are about believing, becoming, and beginning. They are strong and mighty! Aaaaagh, it's just so exciting and contagious. But you know what keeps things alive and contagious...kind of like the cold kids spread to and from each other by sharing toys and sippy cups, yeah?...it takes community. It takes gathering, meeting, and sharing. And do you know what makes anything contagious spread no more? Quarantine, staying home, being alone. Alone, this excitement will die. If we keep it to our very own selves...if we hide it in our very private prayer life...if we just don't like talking to other people...If we can't bear having to deal with people who could potentially disappoint us...again...you can be sure that this thing we got going will soon die. You just can't keep it alive yourself, you gotta infect someone else. Jesus is at work in the church and let's be very honest with each other that alone we will crash and burn. Gathering together as the church is a way we can experience God's grace-
Come drink, if you will, from my sippy cup, and I will accept the snotty toy you're handing me and let's work to keep this thing alive! Let's spur one another on.
If any of that makes your heart beat a little faster...I'm hoping it was not the talk of getting a nasty toddler cold (if that's what is exciting to you, let's talk...we have room for volunteers in our children's ministry). But seriously, if you've been missing any of this kind of energy in your life, click yourself right on over to our community groups page and get signed up!
http://www.westwoodbaptist.com/women-s-life-groups
It's NOT too late to get plugged in with a community to encourage you in your relationship with Jesus.
Here are some of the words that have been repeated over and over during our gatherings this week-
- Audacious
- Fearless
- Strong
- Thriving
- Flourishing
Those are not boring words, no, no! They do not allow for doubt, diversion, or delay. They are about believing, becoming, and beginning. They are strong and mighty! Aaaaagh, it's just so exciting and contagious. But you know what keeps things alive and contagious...kind of like the cold kids spread to and from each other by sharing toys and sippy cups, yeah?...it takes community. It takes gathering, meeting, and sharing. And do you know what makes anything contagious spread no more? Quarantine, staying home, being alone. Alone, this excitement will die. If we keep it to our very own selves...if we hide it in our very private prayer life...if we just don't like talking to other people...If we can't bear having to deal with people who could potentially disappoint us...again...you can be sure that this thing we got going will soon die. You just can't keep it alive yourself, you gotta infect someone else. Jesus is at work in the church and let's be very honest with each other that alone we will crash and burn. Gathering together as the church is a way we can experience God's grace-
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24.
Come drink, if you will, from my sippy cup, and I will accept the snotty toy you're handing me and let's work to keep this thing alive! Let's spur one another on.
If any of that makes your heart beat a little faster...I'm hoping it was not the talk of getting a nasty toddler cold (if that's what is exciting to you, let's talk...we have room for volunteers in our children's ministry). But seriously, if you've been missing any of this kind of energy in your life, click yourself right on over to our community groups page and get signed up!
http://www.westwoodbaptist.com/women-s-life-groups
It's NOT too late to get plugged in with a community to encourage you in your relationship with Jesus.
