This week the Session welcomed 11 new members to our congregation, our Confirmation Class of 2020. As their teacher and fellow traveler, I journeyed together with them since we began in September, always asking questions on our quest to discover what it means to be a disciple of Christ and a member of this congregation.
I invited them to answer our Big Ten Questions, which are some of the key questions that bind us together as fellow travelers on this journey. They are: Who is Jesus? Describe his relationship in your life. What is worship? Why do we worship God? What does the Bible reveal to us? What does it say about who God is? What is communion? Why do we take communion together? What is a favorite Bible verse (or story) of yours? What does it mean to you? What is grace? Why is it important? What is a Messiah(Savior)? Why do we need one? What does the word Presbyterian mean? Who are the leaders of the Presbyterian church? What was your favorite thing you learned in confirmation class this year? I want to join First Presbyterian Church because… They came up with some creative responses. Who is Jesus? The one who is immune to sin. What does the Bible say about God? God is all-knowing and all being. What is grace? Grace is Jesus’ superpower. Why do we need a Messiah? To break the cycle of violence. Why do you want to join First Pres? I want to be able to help people; this church helps people a lot. How might you answer some of these questions? Remember: the quest is in the question, and we are fellow companions on this journey of faith. Peace, Rev. Evans McGowan
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