Are You Thirsty?
Dear High Street Family,
“If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’” But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. John 7:37-39
How is your water intake?
Watch last Sunday's "From Death to Life In Christ" part of Becoming a Dwelling Place Sermon Series
Last week, we were traveling as a family, and one of the main struggles with three little kids is--did they get enough water?…And even tougher, with all the busyness, did the parents get enough water?!
We can't force anyone to drink water--especially children. They have to feel their thirst (and sometimes it helps to add some juice!). And that requires developing a bit of self-awareness.
Plus experiencing that wonderful, God-given feeling of that thirst being quenched.
Just like parents do for their kids, it's our job, as Christians, to authentically articulate our thirst, to be honest about our thirst.
When we can share our lack, we can also offer the wonderful, satisfying, life-giving water from our relationship with Jesus.
We can model what drinking from the deep well of Jesus looks like.
Consider:
What does it look like for you to drink deeply in your personal relationship with Jesus?
Have you drawn near to Him?
Are you enjoying the Rivers of Living Water that flow from Him to you through the Holy Spirit?
They drink their fill of the abundance of Your house; And You give them to drink of the river of Your delights.For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light. Psalm 36:8-9 AMP
Some of us are like children:
Quick to forget our thirst.
Or unaware of the signs of our thirst.
So we need someone to model an authentic thirst for us and beckon us to Jesus.
Who has modeled thirst for Jesus to you? What would it be like for you to share a bit of that with others?
AND some of us are like parents; we're so busy.
Busy with our schedules.
Busy with other's expectations.
Busy with serving others or serving the church.
Honestly, it's worse when the parents forget to drink because they're caring for the kids! The parents' bodies shut down. Their minds fog over. They can't connect with the kids in the same way.
A thirst-ignoring parent costs the health of the whole family!
If parents don't quench their thirst, they not only lack themselves, but their lack affects their closest relationships.
So, whether you're more like a forgetful child or a busy parent, remember that when Jesus says, "Are you thirsty?"
He's calling you to pause and consider are you taking moments to actually drink from His life?
And He's beckoning you to imagine what it would be like to walk the rest of today soaked in Him?
Further, He's beckoning you to deep places, where you can receive and overflow, so that the world around you begins to taste and see that He is good. (Psalm 34:8)
If you're wanting to go deeper with Jesus, come this Sunday as we continue our Becoming a Dwelling Place series and learn to live in His overflowing river together!
See you soon!
Pastor Dave
PS. if you're ready to dive in deeper, check out the info below on The Journey, our next discussion is on Saturday, May 16th from 9:30-11 in the Sanctuary!
Announcements
Pregnancy Resource Center Baby Bottle Campaign- Mother's Day to Father's Day
This Sunday we are honoring Moms and we're kicking off a Baby Bottle fundraiser for the Pregnancy Resource Center! Please take a bottle from the back of the Sanctuary and fill it with coins, cash or checks and return them on Father's Day, to donate to the PRC for their Christian ministry. They provide no cost Medical Services including ultrasounds, counseling, material assistance- mom/baby clothes and diapers, equipment, education, parenting and baby care classes, legal info including adoption AND low cost medical services including prenatal/postpartum care, 3D/4D ultrasounds, and therapy. Thank you for caring for families and individuals in our Santa Cruz Community.
More info: https://www.santacruzprc.org/
Short Baby Bottle Video:
https://app.box.com/v/PRC-BottleVideo-28April
Mothers Day Brunch This Sunday, May 10th 11am-12 noon at The Gathering for All
Zoe & HSCC Kids are hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch this Sunday, May 10th from 11am-12 noon at The Gathering behind Sanctuary for all of us! Come be blessed:)
Join A Small Group with The Journey, Two Saturdays per month, next May 16th! (NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE FROM FLYER)
Each month now through July, on two Saturdays, from 9:30-11am, we're launching a church-wide discipleship initiative called The Journey in which we'll travel together through transformative biblical content that helps us experience Jesus' presence in every season of the soul, and offers beautiful moments of co-journeying with one another in ways that heal us and heal others, too. Please begin the Journey on your own by downloading and watching 1 hr video/teaching and study, then come to HSCC to join a small group for The Journey, next on Saturday May 16th!
Contact Dave for the QR code with discount.
Video: Watch the Journey Introduction Video
Content: The Journey Course & Content
Questions: email Dave
Summer Events for Youth + Beyond (Middle School Age or so)
Gabe & Zionne, Youth Directors at HSCC, are planning some fun events throughout the Spring and Summer for youth including Middle Schoolers! See schedule below including Movie Night, & Open Mic & Karaoke, and contact Gabe or Zionne by text if you have questions at 617-943-6650.
May Feast, Sunday May 17th at 11am at The Gathering
Please join us and bring food & friends to our monthly Feast! We’ll meet at The Gathering behind the Sanctuary at 11am after the worship service, for fellowship around the tables. Main dishes, salads, sides/breads and desserts all appreciated!
Parent’s Night Out, Friday May 22nd from 6-8:30pm
The next Parent’s Night Out is on Friday, May 22nd from 6-8:30pm for kids Kindergarten-6th grade! See details in Parents Night Out flyer below, and please RSVP to Zoe email: Zoe@hscchurch.org. Families from Santa Cruz County community welcome!
