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From the Heart of Pastor Jacqueline A. Thompson

Lent 2015 - Be Still and Know Part 2

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dr jacqueline thompson lent 2015 series
 
 
March 2, 2015
 
Dear Allen Temple Family and Friends,
 
I hope this note finds you well this Monday morning. We are on our way! Thank you to so many of you who have joined the Journey this Lenten season and have committed each day to STOP, BE STILL and KNOW! The sermon series began yesterday as well focused on the "I AM" sayings of Jesus. The first two sayings were shared at the 8 and 11:15 a.m. services. Jesus said of himself, I am the Bread of Life and I am the Light of the World.
 
To know God as Bread and Light is to know that God satisfies, sustains and guides. There is no need to worry, stress or be anxious about the issues of life that are common to all humankind. We are invited to cast all of cares upon HIM, partake of the Bread of Life and walk in the light. The challenge for us this week in addition to our study is to BE SATISFIED. Practice Satisfaction. The Apostle Paul, in Philippians 4:12-13, shares with us the secret to satisfaction: I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, whether I have too much or too little.  I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.
 

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Lent 2015 - Be Still and Know Part 1

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dr jacqueline thompson lent 2015 series

February 25, 2015

Dear ATBC Family and Friends,

It happened! I don't know if it was because Resurrection Sunday is early this year or what. But it happened. Lent came upon me like a thief in the night and as in the Parable of the Ten Virgins, I was not prepared. I immediately started doing what a good Christian should. Trying to figure out what can I do. What can I give up? I have to DO SOMETHING! But then that still, small voice that is so very often drowned out by the activities and other voices of life whispered, "STOP! Just STOP." I was convicted. This was the real issue in the first place. I have been so busy just doing things. Good things, yes. Necessary things, yes. Church and Ministry things, yes. So busy doing all the should do, must do, need to things, that I forgot my first call is to just BE. Doing Christianity often occurs at the expense of Being a Christian.

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From the Heart of Assistant Pastor Jacqueline A. Thompson

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Dr Jacqueline Thompson Web Feb 15

Lent 2019: Dust and Ashes
 
Dear Allen Temple Family and Friends,
 
I was asked a few weeks ago if I intended to do a Lenten Devotional as I have in previous years. My initial reaction was non-committal at best. After all, there is so much going on personally and professionally. The time, energy, and focus required to write critically and to reflect spiritually along with the vulnerability of sharing did not appear inviting to me at all. Then again yesterday, a staff member inquired, “Pastor Jackie, are you giving up Starbucks this year?” She shared she was going to try and give up profanity but made me no promises. We all laughed and continued our work. But her inquiry, stayed with me. I have learned throughout my faith journey that God often speaks in unconventional ways, and my task is to stay attuned and responsive to God's voice. So, I write.

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