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“Making Sense of Moral Experience: In Search of a Best Account”
Richard Horner, Executive Director, Christian Study Center
with responses by:
Gene Witmer, Associate Professor of Philosophy, UF
Manuel Vasquez, Professor of Religion, UF
and discussion to follow
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 19
Christian Study Center (Pascal’s Coffee)
112 NW 16th Street
This is the fourth and final session in “Theism, Reason, and Faith: In Conversation with the ‘New Atheists'”
For information see attached flyer
visit us at http://christianstudycenter.
or call 352-379-7375
Rick reports: Jackson Richard Kingsley 8 lbs 4 oz was born 5:23. He and Christina are doing great.
Today we begin a new series of studies on God’s Attributes. We’ll look first at the whole idea of knowing God. At the wondrous GIFT of knowing God. “We must never forget that our knowledge of God is a gift, not a given. What I mean by this is that we all too often presume that what we know of God is either something we gained by self-exertion, dedication, and study, or it is something we deserve, perhaps something that is our by right or entitlement.” Sam Storms
Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
As we embark on this hopefully life-changing study to know the true and living God, keep in mind these words:
Our aim in studying God must be to know God himself better. Our concern must be to enlarge our acquaintance, not simply with the doctrine of God’s attributes, but with the living God whose attributes they are. As he is the subject of our study, and our helper in it, so he must himself be the end of it. We must seek, in studying God, to be led to God. It was for this purpose that revelation was given, and it is to this use that we must put it.
Dear Christ community,
This week Suzanne Matthews’ mother passed away. Frank texted me the quote above on the day she died.
Frank, Suzanne, and their four children were able to travel to South Carolina and spend a good bit of time with her in the last couple of weeks. Tomorrow they will bury her body in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Please feel free to express your love and encouragement at the following address:
Frank & Suzanne Matthews
610 SW 127th Street
Newberry, FL 32669
Hey Christ Community! Are you ready for our Spring Jamboree at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park? Ready or not, it’s just a couple weeks away, and we wanted to give you some details so you know what to expect. The Spring Jamboree will be an afternoon of pure relaxed spring fun – a time to get together as an entire church community and let our hair down and hang out at the impressive Paynes Prairie State Park just south of town.
Some things you need to know:
* Who’s it for? This is a church-wide event, primarily to give us time to simply be together. So, by all means bring the whole family, and if you are so inclined feel free to invite a friend.
* Date and time: Saturday, April 28, 11am – 2pm (While this is the official time, please don’t feel limited by these hours. Come early or stay later – the park is huge and worth seeing.)
* Location and facilities: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park – main entrance. We have reserved the pavilion area for the whole day. This area, which is adjacent to the far side of Lake Wauberg, includes a large grassy area, nice shaded playground nearby, a boardwalk, two large pavilions with a large grill area between, and restrooms. Surrounding the area are plenty of hiking trails.
* Food: of course we’ll be eating a meal while there. The church will provide burgers and hotdogs; you should plan on checking with your Small Group leader as to what you need to bring, if you are not in a Small Group please contact Holli Best.** Also, if you have picnic ware/utensils, water bottles, etc., please bring them. We will have some disposable paper plates and utensils, but in an effort to be better stewards of our resources, to create less waste, and to leave a lighter footprint, we want to encourage you to “bring your own” if you can.
* What else to bring: chairs, blankets, yard games, frisbees, etc. Park admission is $6 per vehicle.
* Activities: there are no organized activities – although we will have live music, and there’s plenty to do. For those who are interested, though, there will be an opportunity to go on a guided nature hike.
* Childcare: there will be no childcare provided, but we will have a couple Childcare Specialists keeping an eye on the area around the lake.
* For the more adventurous: you are welcome to camp out the night before. We hear at least a couple of folks have already made reservations. If you would like to do that, visit here.
* Directions: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is located at:
100 Savannah BoulevardMicanopy, Florida 32667
To get there: take 441 south from Gainesville about 10 miles to the main entrance of the park. It will be on the left just after UF’s Lake Wauberg South Entrance and just before Micanopy.
