MCC of The Spirit Harrisburg, PA

What does it mean to have courage?

Who likes change to come into their lives?  Change is inevitable, it will come to all of us, it's how we learn to adapt to it that makes the difference.

It is not enough to pray to God for the things we need, at times we also have to get involved.  You can pray to God for a job but don't expect to get a call if you have not filled out applications for work or have sent your resume to companies that are looking for workers, you have to send your information and let God help you get the right job that is for you.  The book of Matthew clearly tells us that we are to ask, seek and knock.

In today's service our brother Luke Shannon, who has one more year of Seminary, will be making a presentation about his experience as an Interim at MCC and also his travels to the Holy Land and how he saw things.

There are many times in our lives where we go to church, are in diver ministries, are even involved in other things around our community and yet we fail to listen to God's voice.  What happened?

In the sharing of the word, Rev. Dr. Lori explains to us that there is really no excuse for us not to be involve in the things of the Creator, at church and even not given up running the race.

Today's message allows us to reflect how we are doing in our own personal race, this is not a marathon you are running or preparing for but the race set before us by God.

Where our heart is that's where our treasure will be.

We are so tied down to the things of this world, we get caught up with worries, we become more preoccupied with money, buying things and planning for the future, and that is all right to do but when it does not include God then things are vain and useless.  In today's message, Rev. Dr. Lori explains to us what we must do to stay focus on God and in God.

What is it like for people who have never been to a Gay Pride fest?  We need to be proud of who we are not prideful.