And That Is What We Are!

We’ve all been given a title or two through the years. It may have been Mr. or Mrs.; Mom or Dad; doctor, pastor, or professor; or perhaps even Most Valuable Player. However, the Apostle John wrote to the Christians in the early Church of a title that makes the others pale in comparison. In this week’s sermon we will talk about the title Jesus Christ gives us.

Scripture: I John 3:1, 2
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made know. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Hymns
“Come Christians, Join to Sing”
“This Is My Father’s World”
“Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It”

Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will bless your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “The Hand That Holds Me“ delivered on Christian Crusaders April 29, 2007.
Jesus said, “You are of more value than many sparrows. Even the hairs on your head are numbered.” Jesus pointed out that he cares about each of us. He knows us and wants to have a personal relationship with us. I heard someone say once that, if Jesus had a wallet, your picture would be in it. The writer of Hebrews tells us that we have a great high priest in Jesus who sympathizes with us because he has been there; he has gone through the things through which we go. We can turn to him confidently and call upon his name assured that he knows us and what we are going through.

Radio Station Broadcasting Change
Beginning Sunday, June 7 radio station WNAX in Yankton, South Dakota, will broadcast Christian Crusaders at 9:00 a.m. This is a change from the former time: 10:30 a.m.
If you are a regular listener on WNAX, please make a note to tune in 1½ hours earlier.

Christian Crusaders on Facebook!
Christian Crusaders is now on Facebook! If you are a member of this free social networking site, log on and search for the group, “Christian Crusaders – Broadcasting Biblical Truth Since 1936.” As a member of this group, you can view upcoming events, post discussion topics and leave comments, and view upcoming events.

On the Light Side
A church member rang the parsonage and a little voice answered very softly. “Hello.”
“May I speak to the pastor please?”
The little voice whispered, “I’m afraid he’s not at home just now.”
“Well, may I speak to your mother then please?”
“I’m afraid she’s not at home either.”
“Well, is there anyone else there?”
“There’s a policeman.”
“Could I speak to him then please?”
“No, I’m sorry; he’s rather busy.”
“Is there anyone else?”
“There’s a great big fireman.”
“My goodness it’s very strange that your mommy and daddy are out and there is a policeman and a fireman at your house. What is going on?”
The whispered voice replied with a little giggle. “They’re all looking for me.”