Any last words?…
Dear HCC Family,
In the 13th chapter of 2 Corinthians, Paul closes his letter with his “…last words…”. These last words are the Cliff Notes or Readers Digest version of the whole book. It reminds me of the quintessential moment in every movie, play or book where someone is about to be killed. The executioner on cue always says “Any last words?”
Last words are an opportunity to sift the whole of life for the essential meaning. Paul’s last words are not offered as he stands on the gallows, so they may not come across as intense as they could have if he was facing death. However, in this last chapter and in the 11th verse it’s hard to imagine him mustering any more sincerity or passion.
Imagine you’re standing on the gallows and in the noose. What would life come down to for you? What would be left after you sift through the millions of moments and experiences of your life? Could you even get there in that fleeting moment?
This week think about your “last words”. Then in no more words than Paul used, post your “Last Words” on the HCC Facebook page; http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=80227008929.
Don’t forget to continue memorizing our verse for 2010; Hebrews 10:23 “Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have. For God can be trusted to keep his promise”.
The HCC Skinny:
· Check out the HCC photo albums on the web site http://www.heritage-cc.org/gallery.
· Community Kids 3rd annual Summer Splash Day – Saturday, July 17, 10am – outdoors at HCC. Check HCC website for reschedule information if it rains/thunderstorms.
· Community Kids Pre-K Summer Camp – Contact Michele at michele.hyre@heritagecc.net for more information.
· Curious about Celebrate Recovery ministry? Check out the table during the In Between Scene.
· July 23rd is Family Friendly Movie Night. Doors open at 6:30pm in the Grand Hall and movie starts at 7:00pm. Hotdogs, popcorn, and refreshments for sale. (If bringing children, movie is best for kids of elementary age and up.) Movie: The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (PG). www.sperrymovie.com
I love you, may the peace of God rule your heart and mind,
Pastor Steve
