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From Pastor Jay The Epistle reading from this Sunday comes from Romans chapter 7 in which Paul bemoans not doing the good that he wants to do but rather doing the evil that he does not want to do. You have to admit, you probably don't always do the things that you want to - even if you're not sick. Whether its reading a little more in your Bible, spending some more time with that loved one, or just making the right decision about something that you've been putting off - there is something that you have neglected to do. Chances are that on top of that, you have probably done a few things that you hadn't really wanted to do. Some temptation that you caved into, maybe an impetuous harsh word or a bad decision that left you with enduring consequences. Paul tells us in 7:15-25 that if we're doing these things. If we're neglecting the good and choosing the evil, then we have a clear indicator that sin is alive and well with us. That sin is the stuff that detracts from our life. Because of sin we have disease, sorrow, and pain. In some way, that's why I look forward to the Resurrection so much. I know that at the Resurrection, there will be no disease, no sorrow, and no pain. Sin will be the only thing that is dead and it will have been dead for a long time by the time I start to wonder where it went. And because sin will be gone, so will all of the detractions in my life. No more will I fear bad mistakes with lifelong consequences. No more will I ashamedly hang my head and confess that I procrastinated until it was too late. No more will I utter a harsh word and no more will anyone take my words as harsh. No more will I get sick on a Thursday or any day. All of that because Jesus came to set things right in my body and soul. He came to deliver me from all of that mess. He came to preach that the time of doing what you don't want to do is over. He has wiped all our old mistakes away and promises to wipe away any new ones. Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! In Christ, Pastor Jay Clear
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Calendar Items! July 10th - Help feed the Homeless at HOPE Community We can only take one more person, so if you're interesting in helping out, email Pastor Jay. July 12th - Dog Wash For Humane Society Join us Saturday morning as we help the Humane Society of Tallahassee by washing and grooming dogs. Contact Peer Minister Randee for more information. July 13th - Council Meeting Council Members, please clear your schedules for this coming Sunday. We will meet from 12:15pm to 1:15pm as usual. July 20th - Potluck for University Lutheran (for putting up with Pastor Jay for a year) Originally billed as a potluck celebrating Pastor Jay's one year anniversary of his ordination, this get together will celebrate the resiliancy of University Lutheran for putting up with PJ for a year. Please consider bringing a dish. Contact Cheryl Dance for more information. Bible
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prayer life this week) Thanksgiving for our freedom in this nation, and continued supplication for those nations where freedom is not attainable by most people. Thanksgiving and continued protection for all soldiers who strive to defend this country. Lawrence Dance who may possibly have to return to the Persian Gulf as a soldier. Noah Valenstein and Jennifer Barnhill who are studying for the bar exams. Peace and comfort for Bernita and the Mack family. The friends and family of Sarah Thomas whose father passed away, requested by Sarah Dittman. All those taking summer classes, especially freshmen who are beginning their academic careers this summer. Doug Rogers, grandfather of Jordan Snyder, who is currently hospitalized. Lillian, grandmother of Sherri Nienass. Lillian broke her nose falling. Jenna Kandzer who is recovering from being sick. Emma Kandzer who starts swim lessons tomorrow. Willard, grandfather of Randee Garrett. Willard broke 5 ribs in a farming accident this past week. James Allen and the Spodoh family, friends of Brenda Weisgand. ...and that our prayers may be joined with the prayers of all God's saints here on earth. Weekly
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