Cornerstone United Methodist Church

Sunday, December 4th, 2011 Children's Christmas Musical

Join Brody, Ashley and the rest of the class officers as they meet at the mall to search for the perfect present for their homeroom teacher. There are many temptations and detours along the way, but they come to learn that true joy is only found when we give to others in the same way Christ gave to us. Featuring the engaging songs, spiritual message, and sparkling arrangements, The Great Christmas Giveaway is sure to delight you and your family.

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

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Sermon: Count Your Blessings

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Music: A Celtic Thanksgiving

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In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus heals ten men of leprosy, but only one took time to thank Him.  It is strange to think how often we forget to thank others, and God too, for what they have done for us.  Listen to Dr. Dave Meadows as he helps us to remember that we should always Count Our Blessings and thank God for each and every one of them.

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I have decided that air travel is a really good model of the whole "God sees the bigger picture" thing.

Like how a plane with maintenance issues in New York can alter the entire course of your day even though you are nowhere near New York. The boys and I just came home from a visit with my parents in Pennsylvania. Our trip up to Pittsburgh was great. The return leg was not so great. We sat through plane delays, refueling issues, layovers until finally arrived home 5 hours later than planned. Do I think the airline was out to get me? No, probably not. It's just that air travel is a hugely intricate system of air traffic control, mechanics, schedules and people of which my boys and I were just a small part this week. Was I tempted to stomp my feet and scream at the gate attendants for being inconvenienced? Sure. But would it have been better to have flown out without enough fuel in the plane? Air travel, like life, is having to trust that the airline sees the bigger picture. Sometimes it goes well for us. Sometimes it's a big pain in the toosh.

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End" says the Lord. When we accept God's sovereignty, His all-knowingness, His great plan, we also accept the joy that comes from trusting in Him. And when you're sitting in the Detroit airport with three little boys under the age of 5, that makes all the difference in the world.

SEE YOU SUNDAY. XOXO...Kelly

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