Ingratitude was at the heart of the fall,
and at the heart of what's fallen about us
to this
day.
~ David Mathis ~
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Life Discovery Ministries P.O. Box 11347
Glendale, Arizona 85318
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Your Invitation to the Table
Bread and Wine. Simple fare for Jesus and his disciples. The most common of food and drink at the table. "The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it... " (1 Corinthians 11:23-24) When he had given thanks. Not before. Again and again throughout Scripture it is gratitude--giving thanks--that is the first and fitting response to his grace for his people, for us. And it is ingratitude--the thought that what he gives is not enough--that led Adam and Eve down the slippery path and that darkens our hearts today. "Gratitude gets at the very essence of what it means to be created, finite, fallen, redeemed, and sustained by the God of all grace. Ingratitude was at the heart of the fall, and at the heart of what's fallen about us to this day," writes David Mathis. "For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened." (Romans 1:21) Jesus sets the example for us. It was gratitude to the Father that he expressed as he held out the bread and cup at the table, on the very night he knew he would be betrayed and what was to come. Just a piece of ordinary bread and fruit of the vine, and he told them, "Whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup..." (1 Corinthians 11:26). Whenever you do this. On every ordinary day, remember me. And give thanks. Please join us this Saturday morning as we celebrate the grace of the risen Christ in our lives and raise the bread and wine at the table of our Lord, giving thanks.
All the info is below. I hope to see you there!
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Please Join Us on Saturday, March 30th for our 12th Annual Easter Celebration!
Hike, Brunch and Communion Service in White Tank Mountain Park
Ramada 7A
This Saturday, March 30
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 our Easter Communion Service & Celebration that will start around 10:30 AM with Mark Walth and Mark Hiiva joining Greg.
Entry fee for the park is $6 per car. Bring your own water, chair, umbrella and sunscreen.
Hot brunch and all the trimmings will be catered. We will take a special offering to help cover expenses.
Contact Elly for more info at 623-297-1110.
White Tank Mtn. Park is located on Dunlap/Olive on the far west side of town. |
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Monday Meal & Message
This Coming Monday, April 1st
at Peace Lutheran Church
18265 N. 89th Avenue, Peoria
Our once-a-month Meal & Message is a place for fellowship and food for the body and soul. Bring a dish for the pot luck starting at 6:30 PM; a message from Greg follows at 7:15 PM.
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Every Tuesday Night, 6:30 PM
Community Church of Joy
21000 N 75th Ave, Glendale
A new 13-week series has just started! If you have friends or relatives that need help dealing with a lost marriage or relationship please call Jerry at 623-972-7651.
Our DivorceCare series is on-going. You are welcome to join in at any time. We meet in the church lobby.
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