Monday Memo - October 5, 2020
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Hello Second Family, In the wilderness, in the most trying times of our own spiritual journeys, we can recall God’s providence and claim God’s abundance. In these moments, we trust the promise that the table of our Lord Jesus Christ is the largest table in all of creation – with sustenance, rest, and enough for all. We accept the invitation to come, to take, to eat, and to share. In worship yesterday we reflected on the story of the Israelites in Exodus 16, a powerful story of God’s provision in the wilderness. A story with rushing currents, raging rapids, unrest, doubt, and weariness. Their story, much like our own, offers the comfort in the conviction that God’s providence is not dependent on the consistency of our faith. For soaring faith – even our own – can come crashing down in the turmoil of life and the concerns we bear. But remember: the abundance of God perseveres. The promise of manna – daily bread – sustains. I challenge you to seek God’s abundance. In the ways you engage with the life of this church, and the life of our community here and around the world this week, remember that God’s people are called to believe in the abundance of God enough to share it. Remember that the myth of scarcity, the lies of Pharaoh, must be undermined by a community of generosity. We are called to offer God’s abundance to one another as followers of Jesus Christ. May we seek the abundance of God in these weighty days. With peace and grace,  WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!
Have you noticed our worship team on Sunday’s wearing Second Church masks? We’d love to give you one! We have all sizes for your family and plenty to go around. Just swing by the Welcome Desk at Second (wear a mask into the building!), and Sherri will greet you with blue Second Church masks for your whole family! Registration for next Sunday’s worship is now open – register at SecondChurch.org/Worship.
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
FAITHFUL POLITICS: CONVERSATIONS WITH REV. CHRIS HENRY Building on our Faithful Politics series and the sermons preached on September 20 and 27, Rev. Chris Henry will lead two evening sessions reflecting on how we might faithfully navigate this election season as followers of Jesus Christ who belong to one another. This will be an in-person event held at Second – Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24 – registration is now open. We invite you to come with open hearts and minds, seeking both the challenge and the blessing of the Spirit’s presence among us!
FALL FELLOWSHIP Presbyterian Women and Men@Second have a full pipeline of fall fellowship opportunities – come join these moments of discipleship and fun with your church family! For all PW: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. when Rev. Sara Hayden will speak on “Church Can Happen Anywhere.” Zoom details to follow next week! For all Men@Second: Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 a.m. when Ted Vatnsdal will share his personal journey with Christ during this Virtual Men’s Revival Breakfast. Details are at SecondChurch.org/Adults.
SHARE WITH OUR NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORS During October we are collecting new and gently used coats to share with local families. Please drop off coats in the bins outside the sanctuary doors. Children's coats are especially appreciated! And, mark your calendar for Saturday, October 24 when we'll gather as a church family for some mission work and Halloween fun! Stay tuned for more.
THIS FALL, WE BEGIN, AGAIN.
This year's commitment theme is Begin, Again. Look online and in the Begin, Again. magazine (coming soon to a mailbox near you!) to read about how our congregation has historically learned to begin, again. You'll also see how we have adapted to the unprecedented circumstances of this year. Join us on the continuing journey!
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