Faith Focus with Pastor Tim

Monday, December 28, 2009
The Best Gift

What is the best gift that you could have given to your family this Christmas?  Get them to church!

 

The evidence is overwhelming - a large body of research directly links being a part of a church family to one's well being. Consider:

 

  • The rate of divorce and separation is 2.4 times higher among nonbelievers than churchgoers
  • Those who "frequently attend religious services are only half as likely to separate"
  • Couples who share the same denomination are 42% more likely to be very happy than couples who do not

 

Another generation may have used the threat of eternal damnation to encourage church attendance. Our generation need not use fear - there is enough statistical information to confirm that love is the way.  Being a part of the 'body of Christ' is a gift that continues giving throughout one's life. 

 

May Christmas continue,

In Faith, 
tim-sign
 

Source for the above studies: American Exceptionalism and American Religion by Joseph Bottum, Last Things, January, 2010.

Faith Ponderings ...

"If you are not happy with your life, you can change it in two ways: either improve the conditions in which you live, or improve your inner spiritual state.  The first is not always possible, but the second is."

Leo Tolstoy 
Upcoming Activities in Faith Center ...
  • Wednesday, January 13, 2010
    Core Stability Class from 6-7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, January 13, 2010
    Men's Basketball from 7:15-8:15 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 14, 2010
    Low-Impact Aerobics from 10-11 a.m.
  • Monday, January 18, 2010
    Faith Lites (Weight Loss Club) from 5:30-6:45 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 21, 2010
    Low-Impact Evening Aerobics from 6-7 p.m.
Faith Happenings ...
  • Sunday, January 10, 2010, 4 p.m. - "Music from the Broadway Stage to the Hollywood Screen and Everything in Between." Internationally known singer, Tommy O will present this one man concert. Free-will offering
  • Tuesday, January 12, 2010 -
    Tuesdays Together resumes, watch bulletins to sign up for dinner. Pastor Tim is teaching the first five weeks on the Book of Galations.     
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