sermon, week 5 of 7

Guest sermon this week by M. Minnick about the foundation for true happiness: serving one another in praise of God and one another.

1. God loves a humble servant (not to bring glory to oneself); related to God loves a cheerful giver (generous flow of one's good)

2. A thought, to be worthwhile, has to be completed in action. [cf. Faith without works is dead]

3. True happiness comes in service to others and to God.

While these details flesh out the "least you need to believe to be Christian," the root of this week's theme is that loving one another (including through Karitas/charity-spirited, heartfelt providing service to one another) and loving God is what the name of the game is. It will take many forms according to situation and those present, but the motive and goal is unchanging.