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Reflections from Pastor Jennifer
Have you ever felt empty? Not just tired, not simply weary, but empty? If life experiences have drained you, remember that there is help. "And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail." (Isaiah 58:11) Sometimes the oil will flow, but it will always remain. God in you is greater than the troubles face. What God plans to do through you is greater than you can imagine.
OCC
This Wednesday, November 15 is the day to pack shoeboxes! If you would like to participate, join us at 7pm in the sanctuary. If you would rather enjoy Bible study, join the adult class in the fellowship hall. This is the last opportunity of the year to contribute to the boxes, so if you haven't brought any socks, you can do so on Wednesday.
Thanks Day
Community Thanksgiving Service
Come enjoy a night of worship and Scripture this Sunday, November 19th at 6pm. The event will be at the Cain Center - the admission fee is a canned food item. This is a special event that involves many churches in the Lake Norman community. It will surely be a blessing to everyone involved.
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What are Solitude and Silence?
Solitude is the intentional step of removing ourselves from the presence of others to seek the presence of God alone. For most of us, our days are packed with many activities leaving little space where we are truly alone. From morning until evening, we do life with family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. A great deal of time and energy is invested in these natural relationships.
When we practice solitude, we choose to step away from the comfort of our day-to-day relationships. These relationships make us feel safe and give us meaning and purpose. As husbands and wives, we love and care for our spouses. As parents, we care for, train, and guide our children. As coworkers, we collaborate with our peers to stretch and grow our God-given talents. And as neighbors, we invest in those living around us to further God's kingdom and enjoy the diverse stories of those whose lives look so different from ours.
In solitude, we temporarily step away from our daily responsibilities to our community. Solitude is not isolation nor an attempt to escape the most important relationships God has placed in our lives. We were not created to live alone, and to develop into the likeness of Christ we must engage in the vital role community plays in our life. However, many Christians often overlook the most important relationship we have. We often fail to carve out regular time alone with God without distractions. In solitude, we step away from the more natural connections we crave in the physical world to focus on our relationship with God intentionally.