Hello All,

My family and I had a very nice three weeks away. It was a great balance between relaxation and fun and doing a lot of chores around the house (my to-do list became exponentially longer the more I actually did). I want to thank our guest preacher for preaching so faithfully and ably in my absence.

This Sunday I’ll be preaching on Luke 15 – “The Wonder and Scandal of Amazing Grace.” It’s a familiar story that’s spoken to me in new ways recently. I look forward to announcing God’s Mercies in Christ to you. The following week I’ll begin a short series on the book of Jonah. In all of these passages, God’s love for his people and for the world is quite astounding, shocking and challenging.

Below is the revised schedule for the 2nd hour. For the next 8 weeks I’ll be teaching on The Reason for God: Answering Questions and Sharing our Faith. I’ll outline, quote and analyze key portions of Tim Keller’s (pastor, Redeemer PCA, NY) bestselling book. You certainly don’t need to read it to get a lot out of the class but it wouldn’t hurt. This class will encourage you in your faith and help you to share it with others. I encourage you to commit to attending the 2nd hour in the fall. Don’t miss out!

Please remember that we’re having our Monthly Fellowship Lunch this week.

Our flock (home) groups are starting up. Please contact your elder (or me if you don’t have one) about the times and locations of your groups. We’ll be studying and discussing the book of Ruth together. The books that we’ve ordered will be available for purchase on Sunday.

God bless,

Tom
 

September & October -  The Reason for God:  Answering Questions and Sharing Our Faith  (8 weeks)
November - Citizens of Two Kingdoms: Christians and Politics (4 weeks)  No Second Hour –  Nov. 25
December -  A Primer on Presbyterianism: Polity and Practice (3 weeks)  No Second Hour – Dec. 23