Kingdoms of God at Work....

September 29, 2014             In recent weeks in worship we have heard several parables about the Kingdom of God (click to listen).  The Kingdom of God is something that takes shape in all kinds of ways in all kinds of places.  When I see parents bring their children to church (even though the kids may rather have slept in or done something else) I see hearts being touched, lives being built and the Kingdom of God unfolding. When I see young and old, rich and poor, Republicans and Democrats gathered around the Lord's table, I see hearts coming together and the Kingdom of God there in the middle of differences. When I see people pooling their resources to make a difference for good in the world, I see caring hearts working together and the Kingdom of God at work.     These are the things the church is about...being connected, caring, sharing.  This week at Our Savior another women's Bible study series begins on Monday evenings at 6:30 and Wednesdays at 7pm.  This is the same study on I and II Thessalonians.  Here is another one of those places for women can come together and nurture their faith.     A week from Wednesday, Oct. 8 our Wednesday evening suppers resume with a church picnic kind of event, hot dogs and hamburgers and all the fixings at 6pm preceded by our annual Pet Blessing at 5:30 in our Memorial Garden.  Here is another opportunity for coming together, and this time with God's special creatures in our lives, to celebrate God's Kingdom amongst us.   Finally, looking ahead to Nov. 8, we have another opportunity to come together and be about some more "Kingdom" work by being a part of Haiti Partners 5K Walk/Run event.  (See the information below!)  Another way that together we can make a difference in the world for good and be a part of the unfolding of the Kingdom of God in the hearts and lives of people.   Please also check our website (www.oursaviorelca.com) for more ways you can be find your place in the unfolding Kingdom of God in our lives, our community and in God's creation.   See you in church!   Pastor Jack Diehl +       We're so grateful for your friendship, and we hope we can celebrate Haiti Partners' 5th birthday with you! We invite you to join us to walk, run, or skip to raise funds and awareness as we help Haitians change Haiti through education.   Here are the details: Date: November 8, 2014 Time: 7:30am Place: South Beach Park, At end of East Causeway (17th Street Bridge) east of SR A1A intersection   Cost: $25 - in advance | $30 - day of the race, in person   Awards!! Awards/Prizes will be given out to the Overall Male & Female. Age group awards 3 deep in each of the following age groups: (14 & Under) (15-29) (30-44) (45-54) (55-64) (65 & over)   To register: https://register.chronotrack.com/reg/form?eventID=10433   Or in person: Runners Depot, 436 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960   If running or walking the 5K isn't your thing, there are other ways you can participate:   Volunteer on Race Day: We need individuals to help facilitate the water table, register runners, and keep an eye on the course. We'd love for you to volunteer with us!   Sponsor the 5K: All proceeds from the race support education in Haiti. Sponsors from businesses, churches, and organizations, will help the event to be more fun and make more difference in Haiti.   Tell your friends: Help us spread the word! Know someone who may be interested? Feel free to forward this email to them.   And we hope to see you on walk/run day! Weekly Devotions and Prayers: Taking Home Faith

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