Friday, November 1, 2024

Happy November! Today's scripture text comes to us from Proverbs...

                     "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and find out 
                knowledge of witty inventions".  (Proverbs 8:12 KJV)

No clue. Nothing. Blank. You sit and stare into space. And that's all it seems there is between your ears --- empty space. Oh.... how many sermon writing sessions start out exactly like that! The only thing you are able to fill the space with is a cry to God for a fresh idea, a divine inspiration, or a brilliant insight. And of course, God's throne room is always the best place to go.
   
When you're out of ideas, go to God. God is the Master Creator who created you in His image. God has given you the ability to imagine and innovate -- the power to come up with witty inventions. There is no well too dry, no mind too stale for God to fill with inspiration and creativity. When you need a new approach or a fresh perspective, ask God. God is the Great Revealer of profound, deep, and ever astounding revelation. Does God in all God's Infinite Wisdom have any special insights or fresh ideas for you? Why don't you ask Him?  
   
So when you're trying to learn something you don't understand or your work seems monotonous or your next sermon just won't come... why not join me in praying.... Grant me Your wisdom and creativity, O Lord. Amen.   

+++ When we gather for worship this Sunday at both 8:30am and 10:00am we will have lots going on! At both worship services we will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion, as we remember the saints who have gone before us on this All Saints Day. Don't forget to bring a candle from home to join with those already burning on our altar, as you remember the saints in your life. We will also begin our annual Stewardship Time with a dive into what exactly our TREASURE is. And at the 10:00am service, we will welcome additional new members to our church family. Now that's a full and fun day of worship!  Check out our Facebook page for the weekly "live-stream" at 10:00am (or the recorded version after 11:00am) or our YouTube channel for the recorded worship after it is completed.

+++ If you want to make sure you're on time for worship on Sunday, make sure you set your CLOCKS BACK one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep as daylight savings time ends once again!  

+++ Tuesday is Election Day and we hope you will exercise your option to get out and vote for the candidates of your choice. Then.... join us for Immanuel's Election Day Turkey Dinner! Serving starts at 4:00pm and all meals will be served Take Out Style directly to your cars. We will also be delivering our monthly Shut In meals to our homebound friends on Tuesday!  

+++ And you can get your PreSale Tickets from one of our church's "turkeys" following worship this Sunday!  Here is how to identify these "turkeys"!     

Make this day a great day and always remember to pray... Grant me Your wisdom and creativity, O Lord. Amen.   
​Pastor Jack