Because of God's Love - Lift High the Cross

Thursday April 21, 2011

This week we reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus.  It is the thing which brings everything into perspective.  We, however need a moment in which it dawns on us just how powerful Christ’s death and resurrection is in our lives.  In today’s New Building DYK we reflect on the cross.

Thanks, BER

Scripture of Day

Philippians 2: 5-8

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

  Who, being in very nature God,
   did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
 rather, he made himself nothing
   by taking the very nature of a servant,
   being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man,
   he humbled himself
   by becoming obedient to death—
      even death on a cross!

We are asking everyone to complete the phrase Because of God’s Love…

Responses from our congregation

I am too blessed to be stressed.

I am secure in the knowledge that I am blessed and forgiven and called to share those blessings with all.

My heart is full and I am surrounded by amazing people

I am able to know my sins and know I am still saved.

And today’s special BGL…:

Because of God’s Love…

Jesus died, so I could live! Amen.

What will you be today Because of God’s Love…

New Building DYK

1.       In the new sanctuary a large specially designed cross will be on the front wall in the center above the choir.

2.      In the renovation of the Worship Center the center cross will be moved up and will replace the center screen.  Two new HD projection screens will hang on either side of the cross.

3.      The steeple during the day will feature a cross on top which will be 100 feet in the air.

4.      At night the stained glass cross will be seen from four directions from as far away as the Toll Road.

BOTTOM LINE:   Jesus Christ is the ultimate Because of God’s Love statement.

The cross of Christ makes the ultimate statement about where our hope lies

Prayer of the Day

Gracious God, we are in awe of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.  May his cross never become mere decoration or adornment.  May it be the symbol that guides our every decision. In the blessed name of Christ, AMEN.