Labor Day weekend at NorthStarMike Linch shared the message "Seasons of Change" as we thought about how to make sense of the seasons of life, especially the difficult ones.
Miss Sunday's service? Click here to download audio of Mike's message or to view or print sermon notes.
Some bullet points from the day:
- The seasons of life are beyond my control (Daniel 2:21). And God requires no explanation. So let go.
- The seasons of life include both good and bad times (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). We would only choose good if we had the choice, but we are not in charge.
- The seasons of life are often confusing (Ecclesiastes 3:11). We have a limited perspective. We get discouraged, frustrated, upset. But God's timetable is different from ours.
- God has a purpose for every season of your life (Romans 8:28). We are defined by the tough times. God never wastes our experiences.
- What I sow in one season, I will reap in another season (Galatians 6:9). Always keep doing what's good and what's right. It's never wrong to do what's right and it's never right to do what's wrong.
How can I make the most of each season? Ask:
- What can I learn in this season of life? Don't ask "why?" but "what?"--"What are you trying to teach me, Lord?" (The problem is we don't really want to know "why?" We want to know "why me?")
- What can I enjoy right now in this season of my life? Don't wish your life away.
- What should be my priority right now in this season of my life?
- How can I help others right now in this season of my life? How can I give back in every season of life? (This helps me get through.)
This Week @ NorthStar
- NorthStar in the Community: Join us as we serve in our community at the following places this week: MUST Marietta laundry; MUST Smyrna pantry; concessions at North Cobb High School; the Great Locomotive Chase 5K; the Great Allatoona Lake Cleanup; and the Taste of Kennesaw. Volunteer online.
- The Clothesline: The Clothesline will be open to the community this Saturday, September 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Join us as we set up and sort clothes on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Help for 30 minutes or as long as you can. We also need folks with pickup trucks to help us move the clothes from the trailer to the building on Thursday, September 10 beginning at 7 a.m. And we need people on Saturday, September 12 at 2 p.m. to help clean up and turn the building around for weekend services. Volunteer online.
- Communion: Drop in anytime from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the True North Auditorium this Friday, September 11 for prayer and communion.
- New Series: The new four-week series Honeymoon: When Marriage Meets Reality starts this Sunday, September 13 in all services: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5 p.m.
- Game Day: This Sunday, September 13, wear your team colors and show your support! And stop by for a hot dog after the service courtesy of the Men of NorthStar!
- Membership Class: This Sunday, September 13, 9:30-11 a.m. in Center Court. Find out what being a member of NorthStar means. Register online.
More Upcoming
- Big Give: "Undie Sunday": September 20.
- Men's Fall Retreat: September 25-26.
- GrowthStarts Class: "LOVE DARE: Fireproof Your Marriage": Six-week study beginning Sunday, September 27.
- Baptism Service: Sunday, September 27.
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