Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Listen, God is Calling! Throughout the summer months we will hear how God has called people to be His servants. We will hear how God has likewise called you by His Gospel proclamation. “Listen, God is Calling” is our Summer Sunday School theme, where we will be tracing the patriarchs of the faith from the book of Genesis, starting with Abraham and finishing with Joseph. As you “Listen” to their story, you will hear how God has called His people throughout time and how God has directed history to fulfill His promises. So, listen to this amazing story of real people and real history, because God is really calling you to be His people. Listen! because God is calling and He has much in store for you as you live out your life of faith.
Listen, God is Calling! Throughout the summer months we will still have many amazing opportunities for you to live out your call as God’s servant among your neighbors. We start the summer with Christ Cares Sunday on June 3rd, where you will have the opportunity to serve your neighborhood and community as humble servants. You can sign-up to help out at any one of 18 different locations, organizations, and activities. These opportunities range from getting to make cards of appreciation in the Fellowship Hall at church, to getting to pull weeds in the community Gardens at Wetherby Park. All ages and abilities have servant opportunities open to them. Listen to God’s call to care for your neighbor on Christ Cares Sunday.
Listen, God is Calling! As the summer continues we have many more fun and exciting activities to get involved in, so get ready to help out. The UKANDU mission team leaves the last week of June to go to serve the Chicago community by sharing Christ’s love in word, work, and worship. Then, on the Fourth of July, we will be walking in the Coralville parade and handing out bottles of water to the community. Next, starting in July 22nd Our Redeemer will be sharing the Gospel with Johnson County by hosting a booth at the Johnson County Fair. Finally, everyone, old, young, and middle-aged will get to participate in Vacation Bible School (VBS) as you travel down “Splash Canyon” listening to and learning about how God has called each of you.
Listen, God is Calling! He truly has blessed us at Our Redeemer and has given us so many opportunities to serve our neighbor that we truly do get to experience His love in us and through us. Thanks be to the good and gracious will of God, who grants you the forgiveness of sin, eternal life, and salvation. Keep “Thy will be done” in your prayers and on your lips because, Listen, God has called you!
Your Servant in Christ,
Vicar Scheele