I received a nice email this week. One of our members (Al Coffey) wrote to say that she is enjoying the journey through Acts with us. She does elder care for a family member and is often unable to be in our sanctuary on Sunday mornings. So today I am celebrating the world of technology that allows her to listen to the Sunday messages, read our blogs, and hear our studio podcasts. Because she is using our online resources, she is as up-to-date with our study of Acts as those who attend our services each week.

In the email she sent, I was particularly struck by Al's observations. She mentions how sedate most churches have become when compared to the passion and liveliness of the early church. I am passing on her email (with permission) to you.

Hey Reg,

Listened to the online services and read all the info so far on the site. What a cool idea! I will continue to follow along, if not actually show up in person. Here is a little quote from Garrison Keillor, the Host of National Public Radio's Prairie Home Companion, about the book of Acts, which he considers to be one of the five most important books of all time. When asked "why?" he said: "The flames lit on their little heads and bravely and dangerously went they onward."

I love the whole idea of this, and about getting back to the basics of those on-fire wild men. I don't know if I will ever really be able to handle how sedate most churches have become. I guess for political reasons I can understand how, with the necessity to preserve the message of Christ, organization had to be the answer. But lest preserving become more like embalming, ACTS is there as the antidote. The Holy Spirit lives!

Flame on!

Al

Thanks, Al. As we give the Spirit sway in our lives, Acts can become something of an antidote for what ails us today.

Our goal for this study is spiritual growth for those who make the journey with us. While all scripture is connected, every section of scripture has value in itself. If you cannot make it to Central every Sunday, or if you are joining the study "late," don't let that deter you. If you know someone who cannot be with us on Sunday mornings, but who would like to join us on this journey of faith, let them know about our website. Oh, and if you find the study meaningful or you have insightful comments like Al's, let us hear from you!

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