"The Fourth Great Awakening!"

"But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean theAmerican war? The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people." John Adams (as quoted by David McCullough), Part 1 Revolution

For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. Romans 1:16-17
The fourth great awakening has started. Three great awakenings mark American history and it’s time for a fourth! A band of believers are out to change the world through their faith in Jesus Christ and their service to the people that God loves. After the 11am service last week a beautiful, intelligent young girl was headed to Children’s Hospital to visit a 7 year old friend who is facing a very serious illness. She had a smile on her face and moist eyes- - - she was doing what Jesus would do- - - what we call “Splashes of Joy!”

We’ve asked people to share their experience and results with doing “Random Acts of Jesus.” Caitlin, who is 10 years old, wrote about her experience: “I took Lily to the park while Bob and Bev got lots of yard work done." Yeah Catlin! And Laryn wrote about a neighbor girl (Logan) who is her age. After Logan’s parents lost their jobs in Colorado they moved here to re-establish at her grandparent’s house in Laryn’s neighborhood. Then her mom got her old job back in Colorado, but wanted her daughter to stay here to finish school. Laryn feels like Logan needs more friends so she’s been working to help her feel at home. Laryn says, “She is like a sister now." What a blessing and life impacting experience!

As John Adams said, “The revolution starts in our heads. Before there is an army there is something that happens in our minds and hearts.” I think this is happening with the children! I pray we all catch the campaign to reach out and surprise people with “Random Acts of Jesus!”

Your friend for the rest of my life,

Pastor Tim