Opportunity or Obligation?

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes • October 15, 2024

Our "being" can inform our "doing".

We live in a time ripe with opportunities to transform the world through God's love. For many, this is an incredible chance to deepen their faith and put it into action. These are the people who, when they see a need, jump in wholeheartedly.


Yet, others feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. Instead of engaging, they struggle to discern where they're called to serve. When they do get involved, it often feels like an obligation. I'm sure most of us have experienced both scenarios—eagerly embracing opportunities and feeling burdened by obligation.


This Sunday, we'll explore what it means to be people of faith and action. We'll discuss discernment, how we're called to serve, and how our "being" can inform our "doing."


It's important to remember that even Jesus didn't do it all. He didn't meet every need. He left people waiting to be healed. He left one town to preach in another. He took time to rest and pray. He got tired. He never interacted with most people on the planet. He spent thirty years preparing for only three years of ministry.


Jesus didn't try to do everything, and yet, he did everything God asked of him.


Join us this Sunday as we delve deeper into being people of faith and discern what we are called to do.

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DEVOTIONAL MOMENT


whenever I feel helpless 

in this overwhelming world


I become a helper


oh, oh

my love


on the days

when it feels like

I have no power


I serve others


you see,

whenever I wash

the world's feet


my hands

immediately 

stop shaking.


      john roedel


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