Identity

Written by cycleguy on October 22nd, 2015

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I wear an ID bracelet on my wrist. Actually it is a RoadID bracelet. I also wear a FIXXID and a SportID as well. (Just go here to see what all three are). I wear them to identify myself in case of an accident on my bike and I’m unable to respond. I know that scares the heebie-jeebies out of Jo but the IDs are a safeguard just in case. The motto of RoadID is “It’s Who I Am.” Each ID gives my name, contact info (Jo), medical information and I include a saying.

My sermon Sunday is entitled “Its Who We Are.” We are celebrating our 11th anniversary as a church community and I feel it is necessary to remind ourselves who we are. That simply means restating our Mission and Vision so people (the veterans and the newbies) know who we are and why we exist.

Without vision, there is rarely direction. Without direction, there are no goals. And without goals, there is no progress.

It is going to be a big day for us. I’ll be preaching the bulk of the message and during the Vision part, Ryan will be contributing on how the youth are also involved in fulfilling the Vision.  I’d appreciate your prayers for us this week.

 

12 Comments so far ↓

  1. Betty Draper says:

    Wow Bill, I love it that we who read your blog have celebrated a couple of church anniversaries with you.

  2. Daniel says:

    I will be praying for you in my morning devotionals. Hope your time this weekend with OVCF is a blast.

  3. Linda Stoll says:

    So good to head back to our roots from time to time to remind us who we are … and Whose we are. So necessary to stay rooted and grounded in those spiritual places that keep us strong and resilient.

    Thanks for this needed reminder, Bill. Have a good one …

  4. Gingi says:

    I like that theme.. was watching a short sermon on something very similar yesterday morning.. the power of the words “I Am…” It’s all about identity! – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

    • cycleguy says:

      Yes it is Gingi. Jesus knew who He was. Get a chance listen to “I Am” by Theocracy. You can find the video with lyrics on YouTube.

  5. floyd says:

    Much wisdom in those words. Praying for you and yours, Bill.

  6. You have my prayers, Bill! And what a great question to ponder: Who are we?
    I had today to quell a newly introduced fellow Christian intent on rewriting Bible scripture so that it is more poetic. Yes, the guy has talent, but he decided it was okay to “ding” my Facebook messenger all day while I’m trying to meet my publisher’s deadline for Revelation. It was all I could do to be a Christian sister, explain that I don’t always answer immediate messages though Messenger. It was precarious, but I think he now understands.
    But it did make me think deeply: Who am I in God’s eyes? How do I act here and now so that His kingdom will come? These wake-up calls, literally, I find both challenging and helpful.
    Oh, the pitfalls and glory of social media!
    Blessings!

    • cycleguy says:

      Never hurts to have wake-up calls from time to time Martha. No matter who we are or what we do. I know I need them occasionally (especially when I get to thinking I’m too big for my britches).