FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12: 9
God does not seek heroes or superstars. God seeks messengers who carry his message. The messengers get tired; they are allowed to get tired. We are normal people; we are human.
In the business world, in politics and especially in sports, super performance is required. In sports only one can win (one team or one athlete). A coach who gained nothing, finds himself out of a job. In the world of business and trade, products and services have to be sold. This is a hard work.
God does not expect that. In God’s environment we have the right to be what we are: simply human. We don’t have to convince anyone.
God’s grace is sufficient. God’s power is active, not our performance.
The apostle Paul wrote that to the Christian community in Corinth. They would have liked to be guided by a “super apostle” (2 Cor 12:11), but that does not exist. That would not help either. The portion of grace that God gives us is enough. With that portion we can make the next step and complete our next task. That will make us happy and here we´ll find the source of joy.
Reverend Roland
THIS SUNDAY AT BALBOA UNION CHURCH
Worship Service at 10 a.m. – ALL ARE WELCOME!
SPEAKER: Beth Anne Gray “‘I shall boast of my weakness!’ Really??”
Sunday School Teachers: We will have activities for the children, but not Sunday school over the holiday period
| First Testament Readings and Psalm | 2 Samuel 5:1-5 Psalm 123 |
| Epistle Reading | 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 |
| Gospel Reading | Mark 6:1-13 |
Other News
Fun & Fellowship
Date: Saturday, 4th of July
Place: Tryp by Wyndham, Albrook Mall
Time: 2.30 p.m. (don’t be late for kickoff!)
David has once again organised an informal get-together for families at the Tryp hotel in Albrook, with the swimming pool available for children, and parents able to watch together the football final for the Latin America Cup (Copa América 2015).
Come & join us for a relaxing afternoon and get together.
Missions
“Good Deeds” Program
We are currently also looking at the possibility of assisting with the “Good Deeds” program in Casco Viejo, which is a special program for children and young people in Casco Viejo, where they are given tokens in exchange for good deeds that they do in the community (such as sweeping the streets, gardening in the parks, etc.). These tokens are then exchangeable at the “Good Deeds stall”, which is a small “shop” in Casco Viejo where they Exchange their tokens for donated items – old bicycles, toys, videos, games and even food items. We are currently helping with baby ítems (primarily formula and milk) as this was the most requested item required, and we contiue to support this store as part of the extension of our presence into the community. We are also considering how we can better team with the volunteers in Casco Viejo, to provide educational programs and training for the mothers as well as the children.
Visit to Hogar Luz y Vida
This coming Monday, July 6, Beth Gray & Leslie will be visiting the Hogar Luz y Vida, to speak with the program administrator, to see how Balboa Union Church can assist and support their work. We are looking to organise a monthly visit to their home, so that we can share time with the elderly, sharing a meal or afternoon tea and generally just providing these elderly with the dignity they deserve. For more information regarding this home and its location, you can see: http://www.asociacionluzyvida.org/. Or please join Beth & Leslie on their visit Monday morning, 11.00 a.m.
Interested in Volunteering?
Please contact Betsy misiones@balboaunionchurch.org for more information regarding how you can become involved in our programs!