(an Invitation to our Annual Members Dinner - Evening of Dec. 8)
“When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do those stones mean to you?’ then you shall tell them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord. When it passed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. So these stones shall be to the people of Israel a memorial forever.”
– Joshua 4:6-7
These words were spoken by Joshua as the people of Israel passed through the waters of the Jordan River into the promised land of Canaan. The Israelites were instructed to build a small pile of stones that would serve as a reminder of what God had done for them - the stones were a physical symbol that was to help them remember.
Forgetting comes naturally, remembering requires intentionality. We have to make an effort, and keep making an effort in order to remember - don’t we? This is one of the reasons why we create traditions. Traditions are (usually) heart-warming and meaningful ways of remembering, of marking time, of taking us back to the most important moments in life and in history.
One tradition that we started last year here at Redeemer is the tradition of celebrating our Anniversary as a church family. Redeemer Anglican Church was born on the first Sunday of Advent of 2016 and - since that time - the Lord has done so many marvelous things in our midst! Therefore, it is good and right for us mark time by pausing and remembering all that Christ has done here in us and through us.
So, if you are a member (or if you are planning to become a member) you are warmly invited to our Annual Members Dinner the evening of Dec. 8th. We will eat and drink and sing and pray and tell stories and remember together the goodness of our King. Please reserve this evening on your calendars and plan to join us.
Thank you!
In the Father’s love,
Dan
