The monk that visited Montclair was none other than Lay Speaker (Rick) R.W. Rounds. The congregation was taken back at first glimpse of a monk that entered the sanctuary and started with a few words of Latin. Rick agreed to do the first Sunday service for the new pastor Cleve McSwain since the entire week had been filled with moving and unpacking. The scripture text was from 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43, and Malachi 3:6-7. The emphasis of the message was that we come from a long line of traditions and concepts that has involved a lot of change through the years. Man kind has made a lot of changes but the real point of the message is that God does not change. Malachi 3:6 states "I the Lord do not change". We all adjust in life to the changes around us. Techonology is constantly in a flux of change and we have to adjust to it such as the changes we have encountered in many ways with computers, cell phones, ipads, and life in general. However, it is important to understand that God in the beginning laid down the basis for us to live our lives by the laws that He gave us. Humans are always looking for the easy way out especially if they don't like the rules. That does not change the Word of God. God's word is a lamp to our feet. It is our guide book for life. At times we may not like what it is telling us to do but God has it in place to give us the direction that we need. Speed signs are posted for a reason. If we go beyond the limit there are going to be consequences. You can argue all you want but that does not change the fact that the posted speed limit is what is expected if you are going to drive a 3000 lb vehicle. If you get a ticket for breaking the speed limit it is not the patrolman's fault. He is just doing his job. If you break Gods laws then there are consequences to pay for that as well. As we continue "Going Forth From Whence We Came" as Rick pointed out in his sermon change is expected but with the changes we must keep in mind that God Does Not Change.Sunday, July 1, 2012
Monk visited Montclair UMC Belt MT July 1 2012
The monk that visited Montclair was none other than Lay Speaker (Rick) R.W. Rounds. The congregation was taken back at first glimpse of a monk that entered the sanctuary and started with a few words of Latin. Rick agreed to do the first Sunday service for the new pastor Cleve McSwain since the entire week had been filled with moving and unpacking. The scripture text was from 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43, and Malachi 3:6-7. The emphasis of the message was that we come from a long line of traditions and concepts that has involved a lot of change through the years. Man kind has made a lot of changes but the real point of the message is that God does not change. Malachi 3:6 states "I the Lord do not change". We all adjust in life to the changes around us. Techonology is constantly in a flux of change and we have to adjust to it such as the changes we have encountered in many ways with computers, cell phones, ipads, and life in general. However, it is important to understand that God in the beginning laid down the basis for us to live our lives by the laws that He gave us. Humans are always looking for the easy way out especially if they don't like the rules. That does not change the Word of God. God's word is a lamp to our feet. It is our guide book for life. At times we may not like what it is telling us to do but God has it in place to give us the direction that we need. Speed signs are posted for a reason. If we go beyond the limit there are going to be consequences. You can argue all you want but that does not change the fact that the posted speed limit is what is expected if you are going to drive a 3000 lb vehicle. If you get a ticket for breaking the speed limit it is not the patrolman's fault. He is just doing his job. If you break Gods laws then there are consequences to pay for that as well. As we continue "Going Forth From Whence We Came" as Rick pointed out in his sermon change is expected but with the changes we must keep in mind that God Does Not Change.
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