We will continue the Lenten sermon series with the message, “Why Settle for Success…When you Can Be Influential.” Think about how powerful an impact we can have in a lifetime of 40, 60, 80, or 100 years. Michael Jordan was on the cover of Sports Illustrated two weeks ago. The legendary basketball player who led his Chicago team to six NBA championships and the USA basketball team to two Olympic gold medals turned 50 years old on Feb. 17. It was the record 50th time that he appeared on the cover. For many years Jordan appeared in commercials for Gatorade. The tag-line for the ads was always, “Be like Mike.” Jordan sold lots of the sports drink and sneakers because young people wanted to be like Mike. We know athletes are role models for better or for worse to children of all ages. I believe Todd Helton greatly regrets his recent failure as a role model to baseball fans and to his own children.
How can you and I impact, influence, and make a significant difference in the world? Join us Sunday for the joy of worship as we sing, pray, give, and receive the blessings of community, praise, reflection, and a timely message on something greater than success.
