Ambassadors
If you know me well, you know that I have a special relationship with Coldstone Ice Cream. The store calls to me… it beckons me… and I usually answer.
The Coldstone by my house, in addition to having EXCELLENT ice cream, has terrific customer service as well. This makes the whole experience terrific!!!
The other day I went into the store and no one was behind the counter. There sat all the wonderful ice cream, and the pictures of the different concoctions, and the smells, but no one to assist me. I said "Hello" a number of times. I tried to make loud noises. I opened and shut the door over and over again to make that little beeping sound. Nothing.
Finally, some guy I had never seen before came out from the back, barely looked at me and muttered "What do you want?"
It completely changed my Coldstone experience. Don't get me wrong, I'm still going back, but I hope he is not there and someone that is actually happy to see me again takes his place!
In Worship and Creative Arts, we are each part of a team that strives to put out a really nice “product”. You sing well, you play well, you give of your time, energy, and talent, and the result we hope for is a very pleasing experience. But it is only half of the experience for our community who gather with us on Sunday’s. The other half is a result of the way we treat them. We are not representing some product like ice cream (as good as that is), we’re representing something more amazing… we're representing Jesus Christ our Risen Lord and Savior!
It is because of this we want all who serve in our ministry to extend themselves before and after services (whether or not you’re serving that weekend). We can do this simply by greeting people, shaking their hands, smiling, reaching out and caring that they are there. It’s a part of choosing to be real and representing Jesus; we are trying to be the hands and feet of Christ to all those who come through our doors.
We Are God's Ambassadors
2 Corinthians 5:11, 18-20
11 Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others.
God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. ….. 18 And all of this is a gift from God,
who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.
19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them.
And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.
20 So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us.
2 Corinthians 5:11, 18-20
11 Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others.
God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. ….. 18 And all of this is a gift from God,
who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.
19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them.
And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.
20 So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us.
Opportunities to Serve - check out the additional opportunities to serve on the right side of this blog
Sanctus Real Concert – this Thursday!
We are hosting a Sanctus Real Concert on Thursday, October 23, 2008. We’re looking for ANYONE who can help! If you are available for any time on Thursday, please email danlarson@sunsetpres.org.
Sanctus Real Concert – this Thursday!
We are hosting a Sanctus Real Concert on Thursday, October 23, 2008. We’re looking for ANYONE who can help! If you are available for any time on Thursday, please email danlarson@sunsetpres.org.
Upcoming Events List
If you have questions about any of these events, please contact Dan Larson at danlarson@sunsetpres.org.
October 23 – Sanctus Real in Concert
October 24 – Family Unity Night (FUN)
October 25 – Parent Seminar (put on by Student Ministry)
November 2 – Hymn Night, Sunday 6pm
November 2 – Where Did Your Child Go? (Strategy for Parenting Through the Adolescent Years, 12:30-1:30)
November 23 – Praise Night on Thanksgiving Eve
December 5-6 – Evening in December
December 15-20 – Food & Toy
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services
January 12 – Peacemaker Seminar
January 16-17 – Mission Connexion, FREE
January 23-26 – HS Winter Camp
January 30 – Family Unity Night (FUN)
February 13-16 – MS Winter Camp
If you have questions about any of these events, please contact Dan Larson at danlarson@sunsetpres.org.
October 23 – Sanctus Real in Concert
October 24 – Family Unity Night (FUN)
October 25 – Parent Seminar (put on by Student Ministry)
November 2 – Hymn Night, Sunday 6pm
November 2 – Where Did Your Child Go? (Strategy for Parenting Through the Adolescent Years, 12:30-1:30)
November 23 – Praise Night on Thanksgiving Eve
December 5-6 – Evening in December
December 15-20 – Food & Toy
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services
January 12 – Peacemaker Seminar
January 16-17 – Mission Connexion, FREE
January 23-26 – HS Winter Camp
January 30 – Family Unity Night (FUN)
February 13-16 – MS Winter Camp
March 13-15 – Save the Date! Ironman Conference
Hymn Night
This evening is an opportunity to worship God in the rich theology, history and tradition passed on to us through these wonderful songs. Whether you miss singing hymns or simply appreciate the story that is told in the lyrics, Sunset warmly invites you to come together for a Night of Hymns to praise God together in His house. Sunday, November 2nd, 6pm.
All To Jesus – Praise Night is Thanksgiving Eve!
A great way to kick off your Thanksgiving weekend is to join us Wednesday, November 26th for a night of worship and praise!
This evening is an opportunity to worship God in the rich theology, history and tradition passed on to us through these wonderful songs. Whether you miss singing hymns or simply appreciate the story that is told in the lyrics, Sunset warmly invites you to come together for a Night of Hymns to praise God together in His house. Sunday, November 2nd, 6pm.
All To Jesus – Praise Night is Thanksgiving Eve!
A great way to kick off your Thanksgiving weekend is to join us Wednesday, November 26th for a night of worship and praise!
If you wish to receive these updates weekly via email, please contact Carrie at carriepeeples@sunsetpres.org.
A list of service opportunities, upcoming events and sermons is kept updated on the right side of this blog.
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