Every Tribe, Nation, and Language

Revelation 7:9

Greetings Church Family,

I have been thinking recently on the vision of the church before the throne of God in Revelation 7:9. In this passage, the author is privileged to see “a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and language.” From this, we see that the church is at its best when it overcomes barriers of strife from exclusion. When the church welcomes the diversity in which God has created us, we reflect a God that loves all people, all nations, and languages. This union is not contrived or coerced. It is welcomed because each person has been redeemed by Jesus. Each one has made a commitment to love and serve Jesus, our Lord and Savior. We welcome unity through diversity, because we share in the salvation of the Lamb of God. Jesus is a stronger bond than genetics, language, or social status. He makes individuals whole and communities whole. Therefore, the church is at its best when we embrace our diversity through the unity of the blood of Jesus Christ. I am thankful to be a part of such a welcoming and loving church that reflects such a diverse group of God’s people. May we regularly commit ourselves to the love for one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Announcements:

• Adult Sunday School Class starts back up this Sunday, Sept. 7th at 9:45

• Mitchell and Sarah Davidson are hosting a weekly Bible Study at their house on Thursdays (6-8)

  • Their address and number are listed below

• Fall Festival/Harvest Festival will be Oct. 25.

  • Sign up sheet is at the back of the sanctuary

• Children’s Church (Preschool and Elementary School) Sunday School teachers are need

  • Sign up sheet is at the back of the sanctuary

• Meal for Peterson Elementary Staff is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5th

• Trail Life will be starting back up soon

  • Speak with Pastor Steven or Damon Hargraves for more information

Church Weekly Schedule

• Sunday worship at 11am

• Sunday School at 9:45am

  • I will be teaching through the Gospel According to Matthew

• Wednesday Prayer Posse 12pm

• Thursday Bible Study with Mitchell and Sarah

  • 6-8pm

  • 1815 E Rezanof Dr.

  • If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mitchell (907-942-0381)

• Pastor Steven’s Office Hours 8-4 Mon-Thursday

  • If the light is on in the office, I am here

  • If I am not in the office at these times, I am meeting with someone out of office

  • Call or text me 972-921-2516

  • Email steven@kodiakcbc.org