Weekly Newsletter March 12

We share cooking responsibilities at my home, which includes four adults. None of us likes to cook all the time. We groan when anyone asks, What’s for dinner? I usually answer by asking, What are you hungry for? Cooking is much easier when you’re hungry.

I enjoy pizza (btw pizza does not include pineapple). I like it so much that I work to control my portions or I will eat far more than I need. It’s just one of those foods that satisfies me.

Jesus said “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be filled.” That is great news. Think of the many injustices we experience in our world: abusive treatment of many kinds, poverty, homelessness, prejudice that causes all kinds of “-isms” and turns us into many kinds of “-ists.” Racism and sexism leads to racists and sexists. And just today I learned of the passing of a longtime and beloved brother in Christ. Ultimately death is the greatest injustice to life. We were created to live an abundant life.

The desire for justice is part of being human. Think also of this: If we are created in the image of God and we as humans desire justice, then God also desires justice. God is the one who brings justice and will bring justice to all people because he promises us the blessing of justice for those who desire it. And we rejoice that through Jesus, we inherit abundant life here and now that lasts for all eternity.

This weekend we’ll unpack some more ideas about experiencing God’s blessing of justice. For now, let me just remind you that God has set a feast of blessing for those who hunger and thirst for just. They will be filled up with it!

Here are some ways you can bring God's justice to our world:

Easter Basket Outreach

Easter Baskets return! Join Ginger Carroll and her team to generate smiles for children of women in area shelters. Now collecting thur March 28. Drop off anytime at the Bear Campus.

Kitchen Manager

for CtC School, Sr. Center & Church
Full Time

For job description click here

LOVE. Worship God with us.

• In-Person at Bear Campus, Saturday 6pm and/or Sunday 9AM
• In-Person at Elsmere Campus, Sunday 11AM
• Online Campus, Sunday 9 & 11AM at ctcde.online.church

SERVE.

• What in the world are you here for? Discover your spiritual gifts at 
• Volunteer to serve during weekend services. Contact Lynne Poindexter. 

ENGAGE.

• Meet people with similar interests, needs, and passions. Contact Crissy Carroll. 
• Pray for others, encourage, and give care to others. Contact Pastor Vaughn.
• Information for Children Ministries: Contact Toni Rayfield
• Information for Student Ministries: Contact Daniel Carroll

Life-giving God, you created us like you to hunger for righteousness and justice, but we have failed to be all that you are. Forgive us for our selfishness and failure to treat others rightly and justly. Sometimes we get it right. Sometimes we fall miserably. We need your help. We commit ourselves to your ways, which are right and just. Give us your power to live as you want us to live in Jesus’ name. Amen.

- Pastor Roger