This week, we'll continue our fall sermon series about Jesus, based on the Gospel of John. Last Sunday, we were invited to "come and see" what Jesus is all about. This week, we'll follow the story of Nicodemus, who visited Jesus at night -- ostensibly, in secret -- to ask what is the essential point of Jesus' visible signs and miracles.
In "Come and See: What to Look For," we'll consider Jesus answer, which revolves around two things. First, Jesus has come to offer people a new way of being in the world, which he describes as a spiritual rebirth -- rebirth because it is different from how people live before, spiritual because it is rooted in wisdom beyond human knowledge. Second, one way of testing this new way of life, in oneself and in watching others, is to see how they act and live. Those who have been changed live their lives in such a way as to be seen in the light -- that is, in the truth of Christ.
We'll also continue our prayer vigil, "Light a Candle for Children," praying for the special needs of children in our community and around the world. We will also accept a special offering to support the Reconciliation Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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