On Sunday, October 18, we will once again celebrate homecoming. There are many stories in Scripture about homecomings. The most famous is probably found in the 15th chapter of Luke. I love this chapter of lost things, lost sheep, lost coins, a lost son.
Robert Schnase in his devotion on the Lukan parables of lost things, writes about how we end up getting lost. Sometimes we are like coins, seemingly small and overlooked. Sometimes we are like sheep who nibble themselves lost one bite at a time, and who before they know it are away from the flock, vulnerable and alone. Sometimes we are sons and daughters who choose to rebel and lose themselves in acts and attitudes which run counter to God’s will. But the hope is that in all of these situations, God seeks to find the lost. Through the gift of God’s Son, Jesus, God made a very bold and plain statement, “Come Home!” Come home to me, and I will give you rest, I will restore your soul, I will give you back your life.
I pray that on this Sunday the Spirit will move a lot of folks to “Come Home!” If you’ve never been in church, if you have been a part of church, but haven’t been there in a while, or if you’re part of the 99 that never wandered anywhere, come celebrate with us this day.
Ed Kilbourne is an amazing singer, songwriter and story teller. He’ll be with us in the morning at 10:30 a.m. leading us in worship. He’ll return that evening at 6:00 for a concert. Between the two we’ll gather at 5:00 for BBQ (pork and beef) with all the fixins’ and we will be BLESSED!
Need an invitation? Consider yourself invited. Need more information, call the church office at 704-624-6562. Come Home! We miss you, and I bet if you think about it, you miss us too.
The Robert Schnase reference is taken from his book The Balancing Act. Interested in learning more? Join us for Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
