Creator Connection February 2021
The official newsletter of Creator Lutheran Church and Preschool.
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Fellowship<br />
Two weeks ago was the<br />
Baptism of our Lord. Pastor<br />
Amanda reminded us of our own<br />
baptism when God named us<br />
one of His children and claimed<br />
us as His own. So began our<br />
relationship with Him. For<br />
those baptized as infants, it is<br />
maybe easier to see that God<br />
did everything for us, it is not<br />
something we do ourselves.<br />
Pastor also mentioned that every<br />
day we walk in the promise of<br />
our baptism, and we are to point<br />
to Jesus, just as John the Baptist<br />
did back then. She also said that<br />
God is calling us to care for one<br />
another.<br />
In our relationship with God,<br />
what influences our choices<br />
in how we are serving Him?<br />
How does this all pertain to<br />
Stewardship? As stewards<br />
of what God has entrusted to<br />
our care, including our many<br />
blessings, how do we decide<br />
how to share this with others, and<br />
in what way and how much? A<br />
faithful steward is defined as<br />
someone who is continually<br />
examining the course of one’s<br />
life, so pondering questions<br />
such as these can be a natural<br />
part of being a seeker, one who<br />
desires to grow closer to God.<br />
In what way am I comfortable<br />
sharing my faith? Lutheran’s<br />
“...every day we walk in the promise of our<br />
baptism, and we are to point to Jesus just as<br />
John the Baptist did back then.”<br />
have often been known to be<br />
more private in how we share our<br />
faith. Sometimes overcoming a<br />
difficult season, recovering from<br />
a health challenge, or addiction,<br />
or even finding encouragement<br />
in a book, movie, or recent<br />
conversation are small and big<br />
ways to share our faith with<br />
others.<br />
Our actions, how we serve<br />
when we volunteer, is something<br />
so needed at <strong>Creator</strong> and in<br />
other community programs.<br />
Start small, signing up to<br />
volunteer just one time is so<br />
appreciated. When we choose<br />
to give financially to <strong>Creator</strong> or<br />
donate to other agencies, how<br />
do we determine how much?<br />
Our journey with God is so<br />
personal, and yet can bring glory<br />
to Him and benefit others in the<br />
process. Research has shown<br />
that helping others is a means<br />
to reduce signs of depression.<br />
We benefit from our giving and<br />
serving God. We are uplifted<br />
as we bring encouragement to<br />
others. We need each other,<br />
even more so now during the<br />
challenges of this pandemic.<br />
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