By the Spirit

If we live by the Spirit, then let us walk by the Spirit. (Galatians 5:25)

The Christian life involves adventurous and dangerous following.  It involves being led more than it involves leading.  This is not a passive process but is quite active…active in listening and active in following where the Spirit leads.  In this is a subtle yet solid reminder that there is a relinquishment of one’s own liberty which is replaced by the freedom for which Christ has set us free.  It is a freedom to follow Him, to submit to His will, and to serve for the sake of others with one’s dying breath.

The Christian life is one that is embodied in the life of Christ.  It is not that His life is simply a role model for us as much as “we have died and our lives... continue!

WEDNESDAY LITURGIES.  The Wednesday Evening Liturgy (7:30PM) provides you an opportunity to come to the House of the Lord to receive His gifts.  It is an additional opportunity for worship besides Saturday evening and the two Sunday morning Liturgies.  It also gives you a chance to come to Redeemer if you will be away during the weekend, especially during the summer months.  As we are “Witnessing the Living Christ,” be sure to come on Wednesday for that extra opportunity to be blessed.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is August 17-24 this year.  The theme is “Walk It Out: Together in the Way of Jesus.”  Ask for your vacation time to coincide with this now.  Plan your summer around it.  It promises to be great!

AD FORMS FOR OUR 80th ANNIVERSARY JOURNAL are located in the narthex.  The deadline for journal forms to be submitted with the necessary accompanying material has been extended to September 1, 2008.  Be sure to reach out to friends, places of employments, places where you shop and do business and to others for ads for the journal.  You may make copies of the forms for others.  We want the journal to be filled with ads from Redeemer’s friends as we are “Witnessing the Living Christ.”  Forms are also available for you to use to speak with vendors directly and secure ads from them.  If you have questions, please speak with Dr. LuJuana Butts, Ms Pauline Flowers or Dr. Alisa Spivey.  Click here to download journal form!