Rev. Ryan's Reflection of the Week

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REV. RYAN'S WEEKLY REFLECTION

Last Sunday we reflected on a passage from Ephesians 4. . . with the sermon title "Grow Us Up!"

I reminded us that all of Paul's Letters are to be read as Love Letters. Paul loved the churches that he journeyed with. . . and 2000 years later, we are to read his letters as letters of love VS letters of shame or letters of the "wagging finger."

 And we learned of the 5 gifts of the Spirit in Ephesians 4:

  • Apostles (leaders)

  • Prophets (encouragers)

  • Evangelists (good news proclaimers)

  • Pastors (accompaniers)

  • Teachers (mentors)

 And each of us may feel called to 1 of those 5 gifts this week. . . so live into it and be a blessing because you are all gifted children of God. . . .empowered and inspired to share your gifts.

 I also encouraged us to "speak truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15). . . how's that going for us this week?

 It's a balanced journey. . . speaking truth, but offering it with a spirit of love. . . and being agents of love to our friends, families and neighbours. . . while also offering words of truth and compassion. 

 God hear our prayers. . . as we love the world this week. . . and offer our gifts to make our church, and our world, a better, kinder place.

 Peace be with you!