It has been a long time since we had such a wet Sunday morning, which perhaps persuaded some to just roll over in bed and go back to sleep. But those who gathered at Eastgate for worship enjoyed several things, including celebrating the baptism of John Scott. It is always an exciting privilege to be a part of such a special day in someone's life.
We also continued our Summer Blockbuster Sermon Series, focusing on the timeless romance, Casablanca. We explored the parallels between this modern story and a familiar incident in Jesus' life, where he was confronted by opponents who asked whether faithful Jews should pay taxes to the emperor. Carefully, Jesus mostly avoided that question, implicitly recognizing both the non-religious character of the Roman Empire and the impossibility for Jews to avoid the empire. We considered how we are also confronted with the issue of how devoted we can be to God, living in our modern culture, which places demands on us that are far from perfect -- at least in God's eyes.
If you missed Sunday's sermon, if you'd like to listen to it again, or if you'd like to share it with others, you can find an audio recording here.
You can also listen to the closing benediction.
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