"Then someone came to him and said, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; Honor your father and mother; also, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 19:16-19 NRSV)
This Sunday we Celebrate Bring Your Neighbor to Church, but actually EVERY Sunday is Bring Your Neighbor to Church! And, every Sunday is a Celebration. While it may be a bit uncomfortable and even down right scary to invite your neighbor – since you are Lutheran and all, it is really quite easy. The postcard invitation that we’ve handed out the last two Sundays - makes it really easy. All you really have to do is to share your excitement about the life you have and the church you belong to. Tell your story. That’s really all you have to do. Start with a sentence like…
“I love Abiding Love because….”
Or “I have learned through my life that I need Abiding Love because…”
There are many people who know God but don’t know of a church home that they can belong to. Don’t be afraid to share your story!
See you in church!
Pastor Lynnae
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