Vancouver Today — e.Update July 17, 2012

                             July 17, 2012
 

From Pastor Roger - Let's go fishing "As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 'Come, follow me,' Jesus said, 'and I will send you out to fish for people.' 20 At once they left their nets and followed him". Matt. 4:18, 19 Todd Gessele, North Pacific Union, videotaping in the Alaska Conference, sent this report: "When I awoke this morning, I pulled on my rain gear over my pajamas, grabbed my camera and discovered Joe Chythlook was mending his nets on the back deck of 'Miss Molly'. As I pointed my camera at him, he shared with my TV viewers how our lives are like fish nets. They have lots of holes and tears, and can't catch the attention of others for Christ as well as they should, but God promises to mend our lives/nets if we'll let him. Then we'll be much more effective, when it sets us where he need us to serve. Joe Chythlook's simple illustrations and wise way of explaining what he's learned as an Alaskan native fisherman are powerful. I can't wait to edit what I caught on film this morning. I've learned that fishermen have a sense of humor, love adventure, observe nature, are extremely tough when absolutely miserable. They soak up a memorable story and are eager to share the lessons they've learned the hard way. Now I can see why Christ decided to pick—as his first selection—fishermen who were busy mending their nets." What a great picture Todd and Joe painted about God mending the net of our lives. Jesus has called each of us to Reach Out. We like to fish for people in our own way. It's a pretty common philosophy in today's world that we should work from our strengths. For the most part, I agree that we do best when leading from our strengths. But over and over, the Bible tells of people God has used after they have submitted their strengths to Him. And He used their weakness for His glory. Turn your net over to God. Let Him mend the holes and tears and use you in His way. Prepare to be amazed at what God will do.

What's happening >Oregon Conference Camp Meeting, Gladstone Park, Jul. 17-21. Daily campmeeting schedule >All About Jesus Seminar, Aug. 30-11. More information on the church website >Chuck Neighbors, Aug. 25 worship services THIS WEEK Tuesday, July 17  7:00pm Campmeeting begins at Gladstone Park  Wednesday, July 18  --Campmeeting/Gladstone--  7:00pm Finance Committee   Thursday, June 21             --Campmeeting/Gladstone--     Friday, June 22             --Campmeeting/Gladstone-- Sabbath, July 21  --Campmeeting/Gladstone-- 10am Abbreviated Sabbath School and Worship service at Vancouver  NEXT WEEK Tuesday, July 24  6:30 Youth Bible Study  Wednesday, July 18  7:00pm Church Board   Friday, June 22             6:00pm Shabbat Service   Sabbath, July 21  9, 11 am Pastor Danny Kim 10am Bible Study and Children's Programs