TrueNorth will be changing again real soon. It's seems to be the only constant thing about us! As Steve announced the past two Sundays, we are making the move across the courtyard to the NAHS gym. What an exciting time! It will give us the chance to reach even more people for Christ...and that's what it's all about! I read Chuck's blog today and he mentions all that has to be done to make this possible. We are researching what we'll need like crazy...and we're seeing people use their talents and energy to help make it happen. We are seeing such a fresh excitement that it reminds me of when we made the move from Hammond Hills Elementary to the auditorium. We will need more hands for set-up and teardown...but as a friends said, "Jesus bore the cross, and all we have to do is setup and teardown the gym every week." That's kingdom focus right there...putting the mission before self...
So I'll leave you today with some thoughts on Tozer's book, "Whatever Happened to Worship?" Chapter 1 is titled "Worship in the Christian Church." There is so much good stuff, it will take me a few days to share the insights. One quote that has grabbed me was this: I am of the opinion that we should not be concerned about working for God until we have learned the meaning and the delight of worshiping Him.
What does he mean by that? Is he saying that we have a "get out of work" card? No...that's not the point. We are created for one ultimate purpose...to worship God with passion and devotion...with our whole lives! But out of that 24/7 lifestyle we will gain a clearer vision of what God wants us to do with our lives. We'll see where He's at work and we'll join Him in that work, doing whatever we can. I have witnessed so many live this life at TrueNorth. People park cars, hand out programs, play with kids, teach Journey Teams, and tote equipment all for the sake of Christ. And the coolest thing is that our worship on Sunday carries into the week. God has changed lives all around our community and people are seeing it.
The journey is just beginning...
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by worshipping with tnc, my definition of 'worship' has broadened. thanks for helping me along.
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