First Community Church 09.15.24 Glen Miles -Sermon Measuring What Matters; Imagine Part 1

New Sermon Series, Measuring What Matters This Sunday, I begin a new sermon series connected to our 2025 giving campaign, Measuring What Matters: Journey to Generosity. Part 1, "Imagine," is inspired by Jesus' concern for the crowds who are coming to hear his teaching. In his words, they are "harassed and helpless." They are desperate for good news, understanding, and someone who can point them toward a meaningful life. Jesus instructs his disciples to care for the crowds. Over the last 2,000 years, this same instruction has been true for the church, you, and me. The compassionate and gracious message of Jesus is reflected in the loving acceptance of all practiced here at First Community. As angry voices of division and fear continue to affect our culture, First Community's words of inclusive love are as necessary now as they were in Jesus' time. I'm looking forward to sharing this new series with you. It is a message for today!