Spring is Coming - Sunday Morning Sermon May 17th
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began with a warm greeting and a question about favorite seasons, leading to a discussion of why spring consistently tops surveys. Sutton described winter as a period of shortened daylight, cold, and emotional hunkering down that can cause depression and cabin fever, both in nature and in the lives of believers. He connected this to the current pandemic, detailing how isolation, job loss, health concerns, and the closure of the church building have created a spiritual winter for many. Transitioning to spring, Sutton highlighted the natural renewal of longer days, green grass, and blossoming life as a metaphor for the hope God offers. He emphasized that just as spring follows winter, a new season of spiritual freshness is on the horizon for the congregation, with the church planning to reopen for worship on July 5, 2020. Though the future gatherings will include new protocols, the promise of coming together again in worship brings anticipation and confidence in God's timing and provision.