Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Join us tomorrow night--Wednesday, Feb. 23-- for Supper, Song and Prayer

Come and join us for a delicious dinner at 6:00pm and an introduction to "Nooma" in the Parish hall at 7:00pm.

NOOMA is a series of short films (10-14 min) that explore our world from a perspective of Jesus. Jesus lived with the awareness that God is doing something, right here, right now, and anybody can be a part of it. Wherever he went, whatever he did, Jesus started discussions about what matters most, because for Jesus, God is always inviting us to open our eyes and join in. Let’s accept the invitation and watch the video “Kickball” which explores questions like: We always think we know what's missing from our lives in order to really make us happy, don't we? If only I had that car, or that job, or if only I could lose those 15 pounds, then I'd be happy. Really? How often do we want something only to find out that it wasn't that great after all? Sometimes we ask God for things and if he doesn't deliver right away, we start questioning God. Do we really trust God? Do we trust that God sees a bigger picture than we ever could?
After watching the 12 min. video we will continue our fellowship with small group discussions. This evening’s presentation is an introduction to the Lenten series on Sunday mornings at 9am in the Guild room.


(For email subscribers please click on  http://comeseestthomas.blogspot.com/  to watch a 2 min.  introduction).

If you would like to know what watching "Nooma" has meant to other people please watch this touching video by Lesley:
 http://support.flannel.org/2009/07/nooma-stories-lesley/ .
When Lesley’s 11 month-old daughter was diagnosed with an adult form of leukemia, her life changed dramatically. In the weeks they spent in the hospital, Lesley was determined to take in every moment she was given with her daughter. Years later, NOOMA Today 017 reminds her of those precious days and what it means to live a life in which you are fully present.
Submitted by Bettina Schuller

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