Called to Serve

Dear First Pres SLO Family,

Grace and peace to you in the name of the one who takes our broken and used-up places, and makes all of them new.

Just a brief message today. 

Churches are made up of people who share their talents and spiritual gifts and financial resources—people who bring what they have so that together we can be far more than we could ever be on our own. In the New Testament the church is referred to as the “ecclesia,” the “called out ones.” 

Isn’t that wonderful? I love that we’ve been called out—in both senses: challenged to change, and welcomed into community. That’s us. That’s the Church Universal, and that’s First Pres SLO.

Every Fall season we offer a day where you can see all the ways you can jump in and serve this particular church. It’s an intentional way of providing a glimpse at the work we do together, and also a chance to find your place in it. This Sunday is our Fall Kickoff. After the service we’ll have a salad lunch together, and then a chance to see and join the various ministries and groups of the church. 

Consider this your day to be called out! (In a good way.)

Sunday’s message is taken from a story of hope during a very difficult time in the life of Jeremiah the prophet. Come and hear, as we prepare to come and DO.

On Sept 15th we’ll begin our journey through the 8th chapter of Paul’s Letter to the Romans. This is going to be a season of encouragement and challenge for all of us—don’t miss it!

Blessings to you as we all join together for this new church year. 

Pastor John