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Why gather right now?
by Pastor Mike
God intends to live among His people. He is holy and
therefore will live among a blameless and perfect people.
But who can claim to be that? We studied Exodus this past
year. The standard for right living proved unattainable and
the steps in atoning for sin were given. They were extensive
and involved but when the people consecrated themselves
we read that the glory of God descended on Mount Sinai,
the temporary tent of meeting and eventually on the
completed Tabernacle. So awesome was the presence of
God that the people stood at their tents in rapt attention,
cried in terror, fell on their face, reverently worshiped, and
asked Moses to cover his glowing face. Exodus could be
summed up with one phrase, “God’s people are saved for
God’s glory.”
Somehow we have accepted that Jesus did away with the
awesome God who induces holy fear in his people. Yahweh
of Exodus and the Old Testament is now relegated to a
children’s story with only moral relevance today. I am not
satisfied with that. Yahweh of the Old Testament is
unchanging from the beginning of human history to present.
He is an awesome God who formed creation with one
purpose - to receive our worship. The fear of the Lord is still
the beginning of knowledge - see Proverbs 1:7.
The requirement to enter his holy presence remains
unchanged since the Sinai desert. It is made possible
through Jesus Christ. Perfect living, achieving the sinless
standard, shedding of blood for the atonement of sin,
constant intercession, brokenness before God are all
achieved by Christ. This price paid by Jesus has begun to
dawn on me in a new way. I’m humbled and overwhelmed
and moved. I’ve been swept into worship of my King and
Savior, my Sustainer and Lover. In the past, worship had
been added to my week but it was not of the focus of my
very existence. Over this past month I have pressed into
daily worship. Not the limited devotional Bible reading but
building my day around extended communion with Jesus
Christ. Seeking him with all my being to the neglect of other
things. I’ve sought to fulfill the purpose for my existence
and the presence of Christ has met me in a way I’ve never
known before. I do not know what this will mean for Everett
Family Church. We’ve planned another month of this
sabbatical. I’m interceding for each
of you by name nearly every day
and trusting that God will sift our
hearts and discover the seekers
and worshipers of God among us.
And I pray that the Church might
become passionate and true
worshiper of the Bridegroom!
WORSHIP
GATHERING
S A T U R D A Y S @ 6 P M
Everett Family Church continues our
church wide sabbatical - a season of
rest, refreshment as we seek to become
lovers and worshippers of Jesus Christ.
Saturday evenings are a simple and
extended time of music, prayer and
Scripture reading. All ages are
welcome to participate in this worship
time. Parents needing something for
their little ones will have a room for
presc hoolers and a space for
elementary children to play.
E F C F O C U S O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5
E F C M a n a g e m e n t T e a m
You may turn your Joy Box gifts in during the
Gatherings or send payments to “Everett Family
Church” to the mailing address listed below.
Total Joy Box gifts in August $11,657...................
Total EFC spending in August $9.870..................
Community Ministry & Missions Abroad $804.............
Total Joy Box gifts in August $2,969....................
Total EFC spending in August $6,844..................
Community Ministry & Missions Abroad $350.............
Everett Family Church is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.
Tax Identification # 71-1025722
EFC BIRTHDAYS:
We are celebrating the following birthdays
this month.
October 13 Isaac.....................
UPCOMING EFC DATES
The following are the important dates
for EFC this months.
October 3 Worship Gathering @ 6pm
October 10 Worship Gathering @ 6pm
October 17 Worship Gathering @ 6pm