Let’s make this Sunday an Aloha Sunday. I invite you to join me in wearing an Aloha shirt or your beach colors to both of our worship services this Sunday morning. Then on Sunday evening we will meet at Casino Beach at six o’clock for Allelulias by the Sea.
Allelulias by the Sea is a beachside concert presented by our Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra that is scheduled once every four years. This musical extravaganza features a wide variety of musical genres including Broadway tunes, patriotic music, and inspirational selections. What a great opportunity to invite a neighbor or colleague who is not currently connected with a church family! So bring a friend and a chair, and join us for a fun evening on one of the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches.
What a week we have had at First Baptist! We have been sweetly saying “goodbye for now” to dear friends, including our pastor emeritus, who have now gone to be with the Lord. But we have also been saying “welcome to the world” to new babies being born. And we have been saying “hello” and “welcome to First Baptist” to new friends and new members who are joining us.
We are learning a couple of important lessons in all of this: Life is short and things are constantly changing. How do we make the most of our time on earth? How does our faith equip us to make every day count?
This Sunday morning as we continue our series on Real Religion we are exploring “Real Time: The Vapor Factor” from James 4:13-15.
I look forward to seeing you Sunday in your beach colors as we continue learning to live by the book.
