God calls us to be disciples of Jesus, reaching out in service and fellowship
to share the love of Christ.

Is This Overkill?

Psalm 19:12; Romans 2:14-15; John 21:17

Consciousness is like the air we breathe, take for granted, and do not appreciate. Consciousness is not the seeing but that which sees me seeing. It is not the knower but that which knows that I am knowing. It is not the observer but that which underlies and observes me observing. “ You must step back from your compulsiveness, and your attachment to yourself, to be truly conscious. Consciousness cannot be ‘just me’ because it can watch ‘me’ from a distance. That is what Jesus means when he speaks of ‘giving’ us the Spirit or sharing his consciousness with us. Just watch ourselves objectively, calmly, and compassionately. We will be able to do this from our perspective as a grounded child of God. The Spirit will help you in your weakness.” (Romans 8:26) We are being held so strongly and so deeply that we can stop holding onto, or defending, ourselves. God forever sees and loves Christ in us; it is only we who doubt our divine identity as children of God. Don’t judge, just look as God looks us.  Whenever we do anything stupid, cruel, evil, or destructive to ourselves or others, we are at that moment unconscious, and unconscious of our identity. Become aware of God’s presence; Review the day with gratitude; Pay attention to our emotions.

Join us Sunday at 9:30 am
Music by the Adult Choir

Interfaith Build Day Opportunity
Saturday June 23rd
8 am - 3 pm
We are looking for volunteers to join the Habitat For Humanity Interfaith Build Team at upcoming “build days” at the Juniper Hill build site in Westford (http://juniperhillwestford.com/ ). Volunteers must be 18 yrs of age or older. Interested? Contact Bill Kruger or Linda Keefer.

GIFT Kids (Growing in Faith Together)
Begins June 24!

Our Summer Sunday School Program, GIFT Kids, begins June 24 and continues for ten Sundays through August 26. Kids age 4 through finishing grade 4 will enjoy learning about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) while you worship.

Come join us this summer at the amazing Shipwrecked VBS where children will discover that they are rescued by Jesus!

Learn more.

Summer Music Ministry Program

If you have musical talents, consider using them to honor God this summer. Our summer music ministry program starts June 24 through September 2 and depends upon volunteers. Individuals, groups, and families are encouraged to present their talents through singing, liturgical dance, playing instruments or reciting liturgical poems during worship. There is no age limit. A sign-up sheet is posted outside the church office. You may also reserve your presentation date with Ken Lam. If you need help choosing music or need piano or organ accompaniment to support your presentation, please contact Ken.

The Twelve Steps Spiritual Journey
Redesigning Your Life

Join us to find a way of reforming, transforming and redesigning life abundant with a concrete and practical way.

• June 24 -- Is This Overkill?
• July 1 -- An Alternative Mind, Finding God
• July 8 -- Sharing the Good News
• July 15 -- A Suffering God to Ask? Saves Us!