Generations: God’s Faithfulness at Every Stage of Life
One of the most beautiful aspects of church life happens every Sunday morning. On any given pew in our sanctuary, you might find someone who grew up listening to the radio sitting next to someone who has never known a world without a smartphone. Throughout the congregation, there are people shaped by war, social movements, economic upheaval, and technological advances. Generations of faithful people all worshipping together.
To begin this year, our church will explore the six prevalent generations alive and active in the church right now in a sermon series called “Generations.” We will celebrate God’s faithfulness to every generation and how each generation brings unique gifts to the life of the church.
While it’s true that there is often some “sibling rivalry” among the generations, this series is not about comparisons or pitting anyone against another. Instead, we will listen, honor, and learn from each generation as we celebrate the strength, faith, and wisdom each one offers.
What I hope we will take from this series is a better understanding of how faith is shaped in different seasons of history, how God meets people in vastly different cultural moments, and how the church is at its best when generations walk together. I also hope each sermon feels encouraging as we are invited to see each other in new ways.
In the end, each sermon will point to the same truth: God’s faithfulness does not belong exclusively to any one generation. It is a gift to be shared, passed, received, and lived out together. In addition, for this series, each episode of The 11:35 Podcast will feature guests from the corresponding generation to bring further insight to the sermon.
Even though we are often divided in this world by our age and stage in life, the church has a unique opportunity to show how every voice has value and every season of life has a purpose. And whether you are young or old, new to the faith or deeply rooted, raising children or reflecting on a lifetime of experiences, there is a place for you in this story.
I hope you will join us each Sunday as we explore what it means to understand how God’s faithfulness endures from generation to generation.
With love, and joy, serving as your pastor,
John McLarty