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Marilyn San Clemente has done a fabulous job as Interim Director of the Cherub Choir (K-3rd grade) this past year, but alas, a new Sunday School year is about to begin!  We need someone to volunteer to work with these talented young singers – piano skills are very helpful (at least to play the melody line), but not essential, as Lucinda will play for the performance and final rehearsals.

This iconic church post just requires a love of music and children. Lucinda and others in the Music Ministry are on hand to train, support, and help out in any way possible.

We need volunteers!  If you want to get involved with the Music Ministry and love to work with kids, this is a great opportunity for you.  Some music skills, as well as skill working with children, are needed.  We will provide an accompanist. 

Please prayerfully consider volunteering for this worthwhile ministry, one that is such an integral part of our TCC worship service!

You are invited to attend the first meeting of a new Women’s Group on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 6:30 pm in the Vestry. 

This initial meeting will be to organize and socialize in Christian fellowship.

Please join us!

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A little tough love for someone isn't a bad thing.  Every day parents, for example, around the world, show tough love to their children.  Parents that parent are seeking to prepare their child or children for the future.  Do you remember when someone showed you tough love?

In Luke 12:49-53 I sometimes interpret this passage as a tough-love example.  Jesus talks about division.  Division is tough because it means someone chose a side.  And sometimes when we choose to practice the teachings of Christ in our lives it can cause division with those closest to us.

 A lot of people think being a follower of Christ will be all rosy and such.  The reality is some parts of being a follower are rather challenging.  Jesus is showing some tough love to those that are listening.  He uses divisions in families as the central example.  If you are going to share the good news, there might be some in your family not ready to hear it.  Hence you may find yourself on the other side.  And that can be difficult.

No, Jesus was not telling us that families should break up over the gospel.  However, you might be called to live out your baptism in ways challenging to your family.  This may cause disagreements.  

So let's look at some of the things Jesus did that were against the cultural norm of His day.  He ate a lot with sinners.  On the Sabbath He would heal people.  Jesus loved the Samaritans even when they were not supposed to be loved.  Time after time, He told those listening not to judge others and love them like yourself.  Forgiveness was a topic Jesus referred to often.  There are so many other examples I can use.

Followers were supposed to practice all these things!

So what does this mean for us right here and right now?  A lot of times we may justify our actions and thoughts toward others for whatever reason.  But maybe Jesus is telling you and me that those are contrary to living in the kingdom of God.  Are we living out the principles He taught?

Some of my biggest growth moments in life were when someone told me the truth about myself.  You may know the feeling.  A person tells you the truth and you have a sinking feeling.  You know it is right.

Jesus was showing tough love to His followers.  Tough love moments are a good thing.  They can be God-shaping moments in our lives.  We are all better for them.

Jesus said in John 8:31-23, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Blessings,

Rev. Baxter

Please join the congregation on the front lawn of the church for Summer refreshments and homemade treats!  Come enjoy some peach cobbler and some lemonade!