October
CROSS CURRENTS ISSUE 09 | VOLUME 2023
From Pastor Pete
October Greetings, St. Andrew’s! “He seems to do nothing of Himself which He can possibly delegate to His creatures. He commands us to do slowly and blunderingly what He could do perfectly and in the twinkling of an eye. Creation seems to be delegation through and through. I suppose this is because He is a giver.” - C.S. Lewis In October we continue our series: Be a Blessing, Make a Difference. Following Jesus means being called to an active lifestyle! From the perspective of C.S. Lewis, Christian faith is a delegated faith. God delegates to the church all the tasks of sharing God’s love through the stewardship of resources. God is the source of the resources, the empowerment of the gifts required, and the One Who receives all the glory for good things that are done! All of this produces joy in us! The Westminster Catechism reminds us that the chief purpose of humankind is to glorify God and enjoy a relationship with God though Christ forever! Are you aware of what part of God’s mission has been delegated to you? Counting It All Joy, Pastor Pete Seiferth Interim Pastor / Head of Staff