Current Sermon Series
Sunday, August24
I'll bet you know and can recite the Serenity Prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Attributed to 20th century theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, it became famous after its adoption by Alcoholics Anonymous, and it's been named one of the most memorable quotes by an American in the last 100 years. But a few millennia before Reinhold Niebuhr was born, David, king of Israel, wrote his own serenity prayer, recorded for us as Psalm 131. Like Niebuhr's, David's prayer helps us know what to do with the things in our life that feel incomprehensible and out of control. It humbles us, and reminds us that we are human-sized. And David's prayer reminds us that when we finally accept that there are some things beyond our understanding or control, that's when we are in a place to receive God's comfort and rest. Even better: we also receive the gift of hope, which overflows to those around us. What are you carrying right now that you need serenity, courage, and wisdom to face? I've got my own list! And I'm looking forward to exploring this short but
deep Psalm with you. See you Sunday!
In Service,
Jeanine
I'll bet you know and can recite the Serenity Prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Attributed to 20th century theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, it became famous after its adoption by Alcoholics Anonymous, and it's been named one of the most memorable quotes by an American in the last 100 years. But a few millennia before Reinhold Niebuhr was born, David, king of Israel, wrote his own serenity prayer, recorded for us as Psalm 131. Like Niebuhr's, David's prayer helps us know what to do with the things in our life that feel incomprehensible and out of control. It humbles us, and reminds us that we are human-sized. And David's prayer reminds us that when we finally accept that there are some things beyond our understanding or control, that's when we are in a place to receive God's comfort and rest. Even better: we also receive the gift of hope, which overflows to those around us. What are you carrying right now that you need serenity, courage, and wisdom to face? I've got my own list! And I'm looking forward to exploring this short but
deep Psalm with you. See you Sunday!
In Service,
Jeanine
Summer Fellowship Activities
After church family fellowship activities for all ages are the norm this summer at North Point!
July 6: All Church Kickball Match
July 20: Chalk the Walk and Bubblesfest
July 27: VBS Celebration
August 3: Campfire Singalong
August 17: Sundaes on Sunday
August 31: Backpack Blessing and Button Making
September 7: Fall Kickoff, Church Picnic and Penny Carnival
Please feel free to join in to any and all of these Sunday fellowship events.
July 6: All Church Kickball Match
July 20: Chalk the Walk and Bubblesfest
July 27: VBS Celebration
August 3: Campfire Singalong
August 17: Sundaes on Sunday
August 31: Backpack Blessing and Button Making
September 7: Fall Kickoff, Church Picnic and Penny Carnival
Please feel free to join in to any and all of these Sunday fellowship events.
