Super Bowl Sunday
Friday, February 04, 2005
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Thanks to all who came to Counter Culture this past Tuesday. We had our largest group yet and had a good discussion even though we were spread out. I hope this coming week will be even better. I think I already have our question for next week and I just wanted to go ahead and get it out there so you could be thinking about and you can go ahead and comment on my blog if you want.
Remember one VERY IMPORTANT THING: it is essential that we say everything in love. Even though you may be speaking the facts, some truth, or just your opinion, it all must be shared in love. We all have beliefs and opinions and we want them to be heard. But Jesus said, "By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another." People will not know we are his by how smart we are or how well we can argue our point. How would it look to students in the Union if all they did was see us argue and get upset at each other. I'm not saying we were doing this, I just want us to be prepared. We must have good reasons behind our emotions if we want our opinions to be taken seriously!
So with all that said, here is next week's thought. (Remember this is called "Counter Culture"!)
Should the Sunday evening assembly time be moved so that it doesn't overlap with the Super Bowl? Think pros and cons. What role does Scripture, tradition and experience play in your opinion? Think about it...lovingly...and let's discuss it next Tuesday.
Remember one VERY IMPORTANT THING: it is essential that we say everything in love. Even though you may be speaking the facts, some truth, or just your opinion, it all must be shared in love. We all have beliefs and opinions and we want them to be heard. But Jesus said, "By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another." People will not know we are his by how smart we are or how well we can argue our point. How would it look to students in the Union if all they did was see us argue and get upset at each other. I'm not saying we were doing this, I just want us to be prepared. We must have good reasons behind our emotions if we want our opinions to be taken seriously!
So with all that said, here is next week's thought. (Remember this is called "Counter Culture"!)
Should the Sunday evening assembly time be moved so that it doesn't overlap with the Super Bowl? Think pros and cons. What role does Scripture, tradition and experience play in your opinion? Think about it...lovingly...and let's discuss it next Tuesday.
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Casey
Interesting that you bring this up. I have a real problem with moving church for sporting events or an other society social event. I feel that we are putting that even before God. I have said over and over again that as long as people continue to go to those events (say on Wednesday or Sunday), whoever is planning the events will continue to plan them on that day, but if attendance starts going down they will ask why and there is a chance that they would change the schedule to a better night.
To me it is all about priorities you are going to do and be wherever you want to, so regardless of what night if worshipping God and fellowship with your brother and sisters in Christ is not important you are not going to be there.
It all boils down to why are we here? What is our purpose in life? And what is important? Like Kris Lange said on Sunday night at the 3:30 service...In order to be on the team we have to practice what are we practicing? Is our practice going to put us on God's team or someone else's? God said put no other gods before me. What are we doing when our schedule is about where can I squeeze God in , instead of God is my life where do I put everything else?
Thanks for the question Casey...I hope to make it to counter culture to here everyone thoughts on the topic.
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