Pastor’s Message Oct 17, 2021

Message from Pastor Aaron Schnell:

 I found myself inspired by the Campus Ministry chaplains and their video “Late Night With the Luthers”. If you haven’t seen the video, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/J7Qen1tqIVE

Amidst the many challenges students face, let alone in a pandemic, I can see healing happening in community and connection on campus. I also see God’s Spirit at work in and through them as students and chaplains take tiny leaps of faith to love and serve. 

 We will hear about Bartimaus on Sunday - who though blind is able to recognize who Jesus really is. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asks Bartimaus. In our own time of need amidst the pandemic, don’t be afraid to answer this question in prayer with God. God is at work in and through you, church, whether you can see it or not. You are the body of Christ. Though we may experience brokenness and languishing amidst the pandemic, our cup need not be empty. I encourage you to turn to God and ask for what you need. I also encourage you to reframe the question in prayer: “Jesus, what do You want me to do for You?” 

 Trust that you will be filled with love as you love. Trust that you will be filled with hope as you share in hope. Let us continue to journey with Jesus, and listen for God’s Spirit, that we too might take those little leaps of faith to love and serve.

 In Christ,
Pastor Aaron