Hike, Brunch and Communion Service in the White Tank Mtns.

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Last week I was looking for a certain Christian book on the internet. Since I wanted to buy a bunch of them I was scouting around for a good price. I came across a website that sells Christian books and there, plastered across the top of the page, blinked this promise: Everything Christian for Less!

I had to chuckle.

Boy, isn't that what the world wants? All of the goodies--all of God's grace and mercy--all at a new low, low price. Christianity at a discount.

Everything Christian for Less.

In Christian circles there's a lot of talk about "cheap grace," and some churches are accused of offering up cheap grace and watered-down gospel without blinking an eye.

The Apostle Paul writes to the church in Rome: "...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified FREELY by his grace..."  Romans 3:23-24

Does the grace of God cost or is it free? And how much Good News is Too Good to be True?

One of the great theologians of the faith, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, writes of cheap grace and costly grace: "Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

 [Grace] is costly because it costs a man his life, and it is grace because it gives a man the only true life."

 

So I think this phrase about sums it up, dear friends: Grace is free--but it'll cost you your life.

 

How great is that!

 

Greg

  

This prayer service gives space and a place to sit in the presence of God amidst the prayers of his people and beautiful background music. Come experience this! Time is allowed to be still, listen, and let God minister to you. There will also be opportunity to receive personal prayer if you so wish.

Community Church of Joy
21000 N 75th Ave, Glendale

A new 13-week series begins on Tuesday, March 19th! If you have friends or relatives that need help dealing with a lost marriage or relationship please call Jerry at 623-972-7651.  

Our 13-week DivorceCare series is on-going. You are welcome to join in at any time. We meet in the church lobby.

Enjoy the scenery in the beautiful White Tank mountains. Meet at Ramada 7A at 8:00 for a hike on Waterfall Trail. (Waterfall Trail is an easy hike--about a mile. The first portion of it is on a paved path.)

If you're not a hiker, come at 9:30 for the Outdoor Brunch followed by an Easter Communion Service & Celebration.

Entry fee for the park is $6 per car. Bring your own water, chair, umbrella and sunscreen. Hot brunch will be served (not a potluck). We will take a special offering to help cover expenses.

Contact Elly for more info at 623-297-1110.