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09/08
10:09
the debate comes to the Orchard
At the Orchard, we thought we would add another voice to the Presidential Debate that is coming to town on Sept. 26th. That’s why we are going to be involved in a series called “Change We Can Count On” during all next month. It will be a great opportunity for us to really dissect issues like Hope, Change, Leadership, Patriotism and Government in general.
I don’t really know of anyone who watches politics as closely as I do. The funny thing is that the longer and longer this Presidential Race goes on, the less and less I feel like I am learning about the two men who are running. In fact, I think that this race says a lot more about the 300 million other Americans who aren’t running, but who are desperately being wooed by running mate selection, sold-out stadium speeches, flip-flopping, attack ads, etc.. Who have we become? What do we want?
This is going to be an interesting month.
Please note: no candidates will be endorsed or harmed during the preaching of this series.
Thanks to Ellen Cantwell for the poster.
chowle
September 3, 2008
8:52 pm
Great idea for a sermon topic as we struggle to sort it all out. I agree that this election will speak volumes about where America is right now. Voters are like tiny pixels making up a large snapshot of where we stand and the issues that we stand on in this country. With the recent choice of Palin as the Republican female counterpart for change, the voice of conservatives will be most interesting.
Kudos to you for choosing a Herculean task of church and politics. I can’t wait to hear your insights. (And loved the sermon on the creativity of God, and would love to know more. Any reading recommendations?)
tapdraw
September 4, 2008
9:55 am
One of the first places I would look for more reading on the creativity of God is the book of Philippians. It’s a very passionate book with the ultimate charge of letting your light shine brightly for Christ in every situation.
Another book that is really great on the topic is Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne. It shows the creative side of the Christian life. I also recommend a novel called In His Steps by Charles Sheldon. It’s Old School a little, but I think it’s really great.
A lot of people have read and enjoyed The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. It’s a very simple book but also a great intro to what God can do with a life that is surrendered to Him.
I hope that helps. Let me know how it goes…