As you have been reading through Genesis and now into Exodus you may have noticed that God is attempting to create a covenant (promised) community. God is inviting Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Rachel, Leah into relationship with God. They are becoming family; they are becoming community. Many of us long for community; we long to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Perhaps that’s why many of us come to church: to experience God, but also to experience one another as community, as family. Just like in the Old Testament we have practices that mark our entry into the covenant (promised) community? What are they: Baptism and Membership.
Although Membership and Baptism are not requirements for coming to Shiloh. In fact you can do just about anything without being a member, but membership and baptism are opprotunities to experience God’s divine presence and officially become part of the larger faith community. Next week we will have opprotunities to experience both. On February 16, 2013 at 9am at my house (Pastor Rachel’s) we will be having a intensive membership class. That same weekend February 16/17th there is opportunity in every service to experience the sacrament of baptism. If you are interested in membership or baptism please contact me at 451-3600 #105 or rachel@shilohumc.com. And if you would like to sign up on our website, here is the link for membership Click Here!
God is inviting all people to be part of the family of God. Come and be part of the family!
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