Worship Update 2/20

Jay's Devotion

The Game of Sorry
For Christmas my daughter received the game Sorry. I don’t know if you have played this game, but it is one step above Candy Land in the world of board games that can drive adults crazy. We have played somewhere in the range of 75 times. I know this because we have a running log on how many times each of us has won. I am in second place with 25 wins. (I am not proud of this stat J)

It’s a game I am really looking forward to stopping, forever. Once Macy grows out of it I will burn it so Ava doesn’t even know it exists. Some games are just not meant to be played, and that one has outworn its welcome.

I play other games… games with God, games that are not meant to be played. He’ll tell me either through His Word, or through His spirit to stop an action, thought, or behavior. Rather than just obeying Him completely, I’ll play a “sorry” game of seeing how much of one or all three of the particular action, thought or behavior I can manage and still be “good enough”. The result is always the same… pain, hurt, and destruction.

The freedom, the joy, of complete obedience to God, so far outweighs the game playing that each time I wonder how I got sucked in again. But 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

When our enemy finds us playing the game, he is happy because he has us right where he wants us; and he will either destroy us or, by the grace of God, we will stop playing, and fully surrender.
Where in your life have you bought the lie, settled for another game of “Sorry”, and not fully surrendered?

Special Opportunity
Want free concert tickets?
LMG Concerts, a local concert promoter, is looking to build a pool of show volunteers who will get a free show ticket! Volunteer positions for most shows are things like: load-in/load-out (probably heavy lifting), security, box office, catering, and security. Shift positions might be 8am – 1pm, 1pm – 5pm, 5pm – 10pm, and 10pm to whenever things are loaded up and buses leave. Depending on what you do, you’ll either get free entrance for yourself or 2 tickets, one for yourself and one for a friend.
Current upcoming shows are: Chris Tomlin (3/7), and Rock n Worship (3/22). If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Amanda at 360-696-4558 or Amanda@lmgllc.com.

Spring Musical Drama Auditions
Sunday, Feb 22nd, 12:30 - 2 pm, Basement
Any child, who attends Kidtropolis, ages K - 5th is welcome to tryout for the Spring Musical. No previous experience or training is required. Performance will be in the Sanctuary on May 17th
RSVP to Daphne Parker: dramamomma3@gmail.com

Opportunities to Serve

Are You Musical??
We are always on the lookout for talented musicians with a heart to serve on the team. Whether you play the electric guitar or the Swedish bagpipes, we want to hear you play!
Come April 5th, 1pm in the Sanctuary. Please rsvp to Tyler at tylerbraun@sunsetpres.org asap and we will get you more info on how you can prepare.

1 Dish Dinners
We are looking for people who would be willing to prepare a 1 dish dinner once a month for the team working behind the scenes at the 5pm gathering. Drop off the dish Sunday a.m. when you come to church, we’ll cook it, clean it and be very thankful to grab a bite to eat on the run. For more information or to volunteer to cook please contact carriepeeples@sunsetpres.org.

Ushers Needed!
We are in need of ushers to serve once-a-month during the 9am, 11am or 5pm gathering each week. Let Gene Barrett (Baarrett@aol.com) know which gathering you’d prefer to serve in.

Upcoming Events

Hymn Night - This evening is a wonderful 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, March 8th, 6:30pm.

February 17- March 10 – Good $ense classes, Tuesday evenings (see bulletin for more detail)
March 8 – Daylight Savings Begins
March 8 – Hymn Night, 6pm
March 13-15 – Ironman Conference, sign up in the lobby or online www.sunsetpres.org/go/men