Remember Fred Rogers? He was the very gentle host of the PBS television show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Many kids were completely enthralled with Mr. Rogers and his Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Mr. Rogers had none of the quick-moving story elements of “Sesame Street” or the color and energy of a Saturday morning cartoon. What Mr. Rogers offered was simple friendliness. Fred Rogers taught children how to be a good neighbor. As an ordained minister, Mister Rogers learned what it means to be a neighbor from Jesus. Jesus said, “Love your neighbor as yourself (Mt. 19:19).”
What if Jesus actually meant what he said when He invites us to love our neighbors? What does this look like? Who are your neighbors? Do you know them? Do you love them? Throughout this fall worship series, we will focus on what it means to love our neighbor and overcome some of the obstacles that we face in being a good neighbor to others.
September 1 Taking the Great Commandment Seriously. Who is My Neighbor?
September 8 The Fear Factor
September 15 Focusing on Forgiveness
September 22 Time Barrier
September 29 A Celebration of Music (9 AM service-Piano Dedication)
October 6 Bring What You Have to the Table (World Communion Sunday, One Service at 10 AM)