Traveling through summer... anchored in faith...
This week's focus scripture is Galatians 5:22-23; 25 (this is the New Testament reading for the Revised Common Lectionary that will be used by many churches across the globe this coming Sunday). This is a well known passage in which Paul lists "the fruit of the Spirit:"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control... Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
All of these words are "common" words, but your invitation this week as a family is to really mull over each word and talk around your dinner table (or in the car as you are road tripping or heading to the beach) about what these words mean and how you can live them in your life. Share stories about how you have experienced these words. Share your own personal goals, like perhaps how you feel you are gentle but you want to be more peaceful.
This week we begin Wednesday evening chapel services for families of all ages, shapes, and sizes. The services are at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary of Ascension Lutheran Church and will last for about 35-45 minutes and will be led by Pastors Tim & Chamie, Ascension School Music Teacher Kim Harris, and various parents and children and youth. After the service, families are invited for dessert time at the picnic tables. This Wednesday we will talk about the fruits of the Spirit... and in particular, the fruit of faithfulness. We hope to see you there!
