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Nothing Really Matters

Nothing Really Matters

17 November 2021

One of the most popular songs of the last several decades is “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. Opera, rock, ballad. Several genres are fused into this amazing song still sung by millions when they hear it on the radio. Just last week, I even heard country singer Zack Brown cover Bohemian Rhapsody as he opened for the Rolling Stones concert. While the song soars, the lyrics conclude softly with a very depressing finale: “Nothing really matters. Anyone can see, nothing really matters to me.”

I’m in love with Jesus because Jesus shows how much we matter to God! God’s creation matters to God. Each one of us, individually, matters to God as beloved children. Subsequently, we matter to each other and our lives become purposeful.

A dynamic, well-resourced COS matters so much because God uses our precious congregation to let the world know how much we matter! I’ve been touched in our “Following Jesus to Abundant Waters” series, because each week we’ve heard people THANK COS for making a very real difference in their lives as God’s generosity flows through us.

Here are Andy and Mira Kipker sharing how much it MATTERS to them that COS started streaming our services, so that people like them who live out-of-state can join us for worship and even Bible studies:

Here is 26-year old Andrea Fisher who is one of the 11 new family units who joined COS in October! She says she’s going to financially support COS because she’s thrilled about our dynamic staffing and funding for faith formation in young people, which MATTERED so much to her in her home ELCA congregation in South Carolina:

Here is Pastor Mike Ward who shares how much COS support MATTERS to Lutheran outdoor ministries, like Lutheranch, Lutherock and Lutheridge, through our special campaigns and ongoing mission support:

Additionally, in services this weekend, we’ll hear from Troop Master Phil Carson, who offers deep thanks for allowing Troop 181 to call COS home for over two decades. He represents so many community groups who function well because COS shares space for their gatherings.
This Sunday in worship, we’re all invited to bring our faith-giving intents to the altar or bring the card (one will be provided) that indicates we’ve done so already or are praying for the Lord’s direction. Your participation matters so that COS can offer what matters to the world.
Here is the link to the online faith-giving intent as we strive to meet our goal of at least 140 family units participating:
“Nothing really matters.” Millions have sung those lyrics. Thank goodness it’s a fictional song.
“Jesus lifting congregations like COS matters so much!” Thank goodness even more people sing that song globally, and support that “talk” with “walk.”
Following Jesus with you to Abundant Waters,
Pastor Fritz

Let us pray:

Dear God, thanks for making it clear through Jesus that I matter to you, that my life matters, that all my neighbors matter, that your creation matters. Inspire me to realize stewardship is “everything I do after I say I believe.” With the Holy Spirit’s guidance, direct my agenda to address purposes that matter to you.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.