Weekly Update // Pastor Chris

 Dear Asbury Family,

If you’re in the area, take a break from the heat and join me for Coffee with the Pastor today, Thursday, July 11, from 4:30-5:45 pm at the Starbucks in Maitland. It’ll be the first Coffee with the Pastor we’ve had in a while. If you can’t make it today, no worries – join us for a future gathering. I’ll generally be at Starbucks every Thursday from 4:30-5:45 pm.

Last week, we launched a new series on Moses, one of the central figures of the Bible. I am excited about my sermon this Sunday, which is on Moses' call in Exodus 3:1-12. It is one of my favorite biblical texts (although admittedly I have many!). I encourage you to read this passage in preparation for worship. As you read it, consider these questions:

•     How does God relate to us in our suffering?

•     What is God’s preferred way of working in the world?

•       What do we do when we feel called by God to an assignment but don’t feel qualified to fulfill it?

As we’ll discover on Sunday, this text addresses all these questions and more.

Please continue to hold our youth and their leaders in prayer as they serve in the Melbourne area for Brevard Mission Week (BMW). I am so grateful for the ways they’re making a difference in others’ lives in the name of Jesus.

Finally, don’t forget that Vacation Bible School is later this month, from July 22-26. Signups have gone tremendously, but we are in desperate need of volunteers. If you can help out in any way, please send a note to Laura Molloy at childrensministry@asburymaitland.org.

Thank you for all you do to share God’s love in this world. If I don’t see you at Coffee with the Pastor today, see you Sunday!

Blessings,

Chris