The Grand Invitation

On Sunday morning, April 28, I will share the second message in our new sermon series at Bosqueville United Methodist Church. This special series of uplifting messages is entitled: "Dancing With Father: Experiencing transforming intimacy with God." Taken largely from the Gospel of John, these studies focus on what it means in practical terms to enjoy a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

"The Grand Invitation" is taken from Jesus' instruction to his disciples in John 15:1-11. In this study, we will carefully consider the following truths:

1. We are invited to enjoy communion with Christ. (15:5)
- Not an allegory of salvation, but of intimate friendship.
- Union versus Communion
- Duty versus Delight
- The tragedy of opting out of communion

2. The consequence of accepting the invitation is fruitfulness.
- The main point of the allegory is fruitfulness.
- What is this fruit?
- There is only one way to judge the value of the vine.

Our worship begins at 10 am, and all are welcome for this time of celebration and reflection.

(Dane Fowlkes, Pastor)