Holy cow! Again?

For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Take note, I have told you beforehand.

Matthew 24:24-25

Do you know just how lucky I am? This very day, I’ve received (the opportunity to win) a Milwaukee Drill, a guitar amplifier, a new wardrobe (some of you might be sighing in relief) and even…yes…a new car! I’m a quite the personage these days if you didn’t know. Of course, you probably are too.

Go ahead, check your inbox. I’ll wait. If you have Gmail, you might have to check the “Promotions” and “Updates” tab to find all the important things you’ve won. 

But have you? Of course not. This is The New Marketing. 

Jesus Warned Us About This

I’m not even kidding. He said, in essence, “They’re going to come proclaiming me and vying for you attention; but if it’s not my teaching, don’t listen!” Your attention is very valuable. As your pastor, I know it. I feel so blessed to have folks listening to me each Sunday. And I know how badly others work for your attention. 

Just look at all the things they’re (claiming) giving you. 

I don’t blame them for trying. We’re all marketing. We’re all trying to spread the word about what we’ve got. But at Pilgrim Church, we’ve got something more precious even than a Milwaukee drill set…we’ve got the Good News, and a chance to reflect, and a community that comes to worship and to support one another. 

So when you see us marketing Pilgrim Church…as I’m doing now…I hope you’ll consider our offer above all others. And I hope you’ll consider the ways the Good News has shaped your life for the better.

See you Sunday at 10!