February 5, 2019


PASTOR’S MESSAGE

​Friends,

According to a poll taken late last year, 73% of Americans believe that climate change is real and 74% say it is a major concern that should be immediately addressed. So why don’t their voting patterns and those of whom they put in office reflect that concern? First off, I find it surprising that 27% do not believe in global warming. That is almost certainly the result of the media. Even on news networks that are labeled as friendly to the left, you will see a discussion about the issue where there is the moderator, the climate change supporter, and the
denier. That gives the impression that the issue divides the scientific community. That impression is false. Among scientists involved in climate research, 97% agree global warming is real and extremely dangerous. Even if you believe scientists tend to lean politically liberal, that number is so high it surely includes plenty of conservatives. So why do you think we fail to act? Are we scared of what we might have to sacrifice? Are we hoping that someone else will bear the brunt of the burden for us? Even if someone does, do you think that
will drive us to change our ways? The church at Corinth was facing the same type of moral dilemma. Fortunately for them Paul was prepared with an answer. Join us this coming Sunday to hear it!

Your Brother in Christ, Pastor Ernest

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