Worship Update 2/6

Jay's Devotion

Jesus > everything
From the earliest age, we learn that things, everything, has value. We learn that this toy is better than that other one. We learn the 5 is greater than 4. We learn that this behavior serves us better than that one. We learn that friends are worth more than money. Some things hold more value or worth than others, and we begin to live our lives around those things we have determined to have greater value.

There is a phrase gripping my heart today, struggling to push all other thoughts aside. I feel the spiritual battle taking place in full force even as I attempt to write about it.

Nothing is worth more than Jesus.

Nothing

What does nothing include?

Everything else.

Everything.

The question is, what are you and I, by our actions and with our heart, doing and thinking to contradict that statement?

What goes on a list of everything? Well, here are a few things: Your job. Your career. Your money. Your talent. Your accomplishments. Your habits. Your addictions. Your pleasures. Your crutches. Your reputation. Your friends. Your family. Your well being. Your plans. Your desires. Winning. Being right. Being liked. Being appreciated. Being respected. Being loved by others. Being understood.

Judas knew Jesus. He spent time with Him. He heard His claims, saw His acts. But his value judgment got out of whack. He took a gamble that something else was worth more than Jesus, and was left feeling so empty, he took his own life.

I have a feeling so many of us know this. We know it in our minds. But it gets crowded out, we lose our grip on its truth, we begin to get distracted by our own things we value, and by the lie from our enemy, that something else… anything else, is worth more than Him.

Fight. Fight for the truth. Fight for what you know is truth. Fight for Jesus being worth everything.


Church without Jesus is meaningless, empty religion.

Life without Jesus is empty, void of meaning, dry.

Nothing… no thing… is worth more… than Jesus.

Nothing.

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 4 - Apr 15, The Alpha Course, Wednesdays, 6:15-8:30 pm (see bulletin for more detail)
February 13-16 – Wildfire Winter Camp
February 20-21 – Women’s Retreat, Closer Event, (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