"For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it speeds to the end - it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." Habakkuk 2:3
Well, you know what they say about the best made plans. It always amazes me how we make such careful plans and strategize - and God has other thoughts. While we moved quickly through our first two weeks of the visioning sermon series, the snow stopped us for two weeks. I hope you had the opportunity to rest, relax, and find your own way to worship.
We will finish our series (hopefully weather permitting) on March 8th, which is half way through the Lenten season. As we finish this series and look forward to Holy Week (which for us includes Maundy Thursday Service, Easter Sonrise Service, and Easter Sunday worship) lets try again to focus on what God's vision is for Mt. Olivet.
Just a reminder ... what is Lent? The word "Lent" comes from the old English word "Lengten," which simply means "spring" - when the days grow longer and new life springs forth. It is a time in which we anticipate the victory of the light and life of Christ over the darkness of sin and death. It is, to borrow a phrase from C. S. Lewis, a season of a kind of "happiness and wonder that makes you serious."
It is my prayer that as we journey through Lent to Easter, we will be reminded of the reality of our brokenness - but as days grow brighter, we will experience with great abundance the reality of God's redeeming grace. And so, just as we carefully prepare for big events in our personal lives, such as a wedding or commencement, Lent invites us to make our hearts ready for remembering Jesus' death and resurrection - this year we will add God's vision to that list.
Please plan to join your sisters and brothers in Christ for a meal and visioning discussion following the meal on April 12th. May this be for you a season of a kind of "happiness and wonder that makes you serious."
God bless in the days and weeks to come. ~ Pastor Todd
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