Do you have someone in your life who ‘drives you nuts’? That person seems to have a knack for pushing all your buttons. You never see eye to eye with him or her. You always clash. It’d be perfectly fine with you if you never ever met that person again. Probably all of us have people like this in our lives. It may be a co-worker, a classmate, a boss, or supervisor. Maybe that person is a family member, a church member, a sibling, a politician, or a neighbor. Maybe that person is your spouse!
A beloved college chaplain at Northwestern College where I attended in Orange City once said something I will never forget. Jerry Sittser said: “The person you like the least is often the person you need the most.” Read that again. Let it sink in. I don’t want to hear that, but instinctively, I know it’s true. God has a way of bringing people into our lives who are very different, test our patience, or even rub us wrong – just to teach us something. In the process, we end up becoming more like Jesus.
Sunday’s message entitled “An Odd Couple” asserts this truth. As we work our way through the book of Ephesians, we are slowly understanding God’s big plan for all humankind. This Sunday’s message from Ephesians 3:1-13 reveals even more. We’ll discover how one of the most “odd couples” of all got put together in one Body – the Church of Jesus Christ. The message is sure to challenge you, change you, and inspire you. If you struggle with people who are different, this message is for you!
Set your clocks back one hour Saturday night and plan to join us for worship at 10:00 AM Sunday morning. Our worship will be a beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary music. A Children’s Church will be provided. Warm friends will greet you. And, the healing presence of the Holy Spirit will be moving in our midst. Refreshments for all will follow the service. The Discovery Class will meet. Men will gather for prayer. Invite your friends and let’s pack the house to the glory of God!