We Actually Can Make A BIG Difference

Starting on March 30th, we began the “We Actually Can Make a Big Difference” worship series. Over the nine weeks from March 30th to June 1st, we have continued to celebrate how a group of Christians who decide together to do things differently can make a significant, collective impact on the society in which we live. When we practice “Creation Care,” that is, a disciplined lifestyle that takes into account how our decisions affect other people and the natural world, we can make a real, positive difference in the world that glorifies God. These sermon manuscripts explore those possibilities.

May, 2008

Date	Title	Text	Scriptural References
May 4, 2008	When We Get Behind Closed Doors Creation Care Tips		Deuteronomy 24:10-11; Luke 9:57-58

April, 2008

Date	Title	Text	Scriptural References
April 6, 2008	Our Human Vocation		Genesis 1 and 2
April 13, 2008	The Common Good as Uncommon Good Theology		Philippians 2:1-4
April 20, 2008	’Til Her Daddy Takes the T-Bird Away		Exodus 16:11-20; Deuteronomy 11:1; 8; 13; 18-22; 26, 27; 32, Philippians 2:1-5a
April 27, 2008	Super-Size Me		Deuteronomy 14:3-21

Creation Care

Creation care at home. Consider these things to be part of a practical spiritual practice.

1) Use energy-efficient lights. Changing just one 75-watt bulb to a compact fluorescent light cuts roughly 1,300 pounds of global warming pollution. They also last up to 15 times as long and save you money. (Learn how to pick the best bulbs.)

2) Turn off lights. A good chunk of lighting expenses is from rooms that stay unnecessarily lit.

3) Use natural light. Open shades and use sunlight to help light rooms.

4) Install motion-sensors so that lights automatically turn on when someone is in the room and turn off when empty.

I can suggest some other things, too.