GREETINGS TO THE CHILDREN OF GOD,
Our community Epiphany word is INSIGHT not incite. In the Bible insight is found 15 times. Once in Job 34:35 where Job’s words are without insight. Daniel is found to have insight (Daniel 1:4 & 17) and twice in Paul’s letters to the Ephesians (1:8) and the Philippians (1:9). But the majority of times insight is found in Proverbs as follows:
For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight, Proverbs 1:2
if you indeed cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, Proverbs 2:3
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. Proverbs 3:5
Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, Proverbs 4:1
Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Proverbs 4:5
The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend, Proverbs 7:4
I have good advice and sound wisdom; I have insight; I have strength. Proverbs 8:14
Lay aside immaturity and live, and walk in the way of insight.” Proverbs 9:6
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10
Insight will be a good word to lead our community this year. We will pray for insight as we prepare for our annual meeting on January 27. Pick up your copy of our annual report. Our committee chairs have been very faithful and busy this year. Please read through the reports and see what insights you gain and share those insights with our leadership.
Our business items include the usual election of leaders and adoption of the budget. In addition to those items we hope to have estimates for flooring for the sanctuary, fellowship, vestibule, offices, library, cry room, and alcove areas. The Long Range Planning Committee is seeking approval to update the lighting fixture in the vestibule to match the fellowship area with one ring and our newly formed Endowment Committee is seeking adoption of the Gift Acceptance Policy. Paper copies of policy will be next to the annual report on the usher’s table or follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YkYPxi43IGLcgEgYW6BHwmrVdO5byVfV/view?usp=sharing
If you would like an electronic version of the Annual Report, follow this link or request a copy from Colleen Jacobson. On Sunday, January 27 our Adult Forum will be dedicated to the presentation of all of our business items. Please join us to gain more insight.
Bold Inquisitive Belief Loving Expansively,
Pastor Connie Spitzack
P.S. Epiphany words are still available in an white bowl on the usher’s table.
