The sermon has now evolved into something that we might like to think would speak to high school gradutes as well as the rest of us who are wondering abou the problems we face in our world and wondering if there is anything we can do about them.
The text from Acts reminds us how the early Christian community was able to face its problems and how it changed the world in its own way.
Acts 2:41-47
"And all who believed were together and had all things in common; and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need.
And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all people. And the Lord added to their number day by dayt those who were being saved."
Let's think about what we might say to a high school graduate about the problems of our time. These problems include catastrophic diseases, natural disasters, and global warming.
1. First of all we must never underestimate the value of the power of one.
2. Secondly, let us put our worry into words.
3. Thirdly, let us let the word become flesh and dwell among us knowing that nothing can defeat all of us together.
What would you say to a high school graduate?
What advice would you think they might need to hear?
If you have thoughts on this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thougths with the readers of the blog click on the 'comments' box below.
If you would like a rough draft of the sermon let me know and I am happy to email it to you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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