Beloved,
I cannot begin to express my thanks
to God for Karen, Kathie, and Bill keeping us informed, updated, and compelled
about the movement of the Holy Spirit in our family of faith through bulletins,
newsletters, www.belvpresbyterian.org,
and www.bnnsradio.com.
These are powerful, persuasive, and
increasingly joyful times on the corner of Lincoln and Main in Belvidere,
Illinois as our Lord increases our peace, unity, and purity in, through, and
for Him.
Indeed, I've given up tryin' to keep
up with everything goin' on!
Again, that's among the many reasons
for my thanks to Him for Karen, Kathie, and Bill keeping us posted!
Well, because of some outstanding
personal commitments tomorrow - Thursday (10/18) - I almost missed
noticing Mass Appeal will be shown in our media center and showroom at 6:30
p.m.
This is a movie that raises many
critical questions about authentic discipleship in today's church.
Starring Jack Lemmon, it's set in an
upper crust Connecticut Roman Catholic Church and draws us into the struggles
of Father Tim Farley to be more faithful than popular as prodded by seminarian
Mark Dolson.
It helps distinguish a relationship
with Jesus from a religion about Jesus.
The parallels to what's happening
to/in our favorite RC Church in Belvidere - so sadly chronicled by
local/regional newspapers - are staggering; as well as forcing anyone who says
she/he takes Jesus seriously to look deeply into...
This movie will move you to the
deepest recesses of your soul as it forces conclusions about authentic vs.
posing discipleship.
I have seen it several times since
first released in 1984; and look forward to seeing it again with you on
Thursday.
BTW, invite some of our sisters and
brothers from Saint James to come and watch it with us. I'm going to send
this to our local BMA and neighboring churches so they don't miss the
opportunity. Besides, the Thursday night NFL game doesn't affect
cheeseheads or cubbies.
Blessings and Love!
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