Building a House… – Jan 3rd

…THAT WON’T WASH AWAY

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine
and puts them into practice
is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
The rain came down, the streams rose,
and the winds blew and beat against that house;
yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

Matthew 7:24-25

WE LIVE IN A LAND OF LANDSLIDES. It has been raining A LOT. In case I hadn’t noticed, my iPhone weather app has alerted me to this reality. Soil is saturated; sloping ground moves. Good building material and solid foundations are especially important.

At the beginning of a new year, as many are charting a new course, thinking strategically, or hoping for the best, it is wise to recall Jesus’s words at the end of his Sermon on the Mount. There is both a warning and a promise. There will be storms, but there is a rock. It is possible to build a house that won’t wash away.

Young Church

• Godly Play: The Parable of the Good Samaritan
• Big Kids: ZOOM meeting at 11:20 am on Sunday

SERVE TOGETHER SUNDAY: JANUARY 31st

Why partner with Aurora Commons? What are the ongoing needs? To gain a better understanding of the issues faced by our unsheltered neighbors and those trying to help, listen to Outsiders, a podcast produced by KNKX.

Beyond Sunday

• Four separate Small Groups meet via ZOOM on a regular basis – “Guys Group”; “North End Moms”; “Crown Hill”; “POD-19”; email office@emmausroad.net for info
• New Horizons Dinner – served every first Wednesday; email office@emmausroad.net for info.