‘A new civilization is forming. Do today’s technological changes and social upheavals mean the end of friendship, love, commitment, community and caring? Will electronic marvels make human relationships even more vacuous and vicarious?’

from The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler.

Computers, mobile phones, television and game consoles have us spending much more time interacting with technology rather than face to face with people. Loneliness is the most frequently expressed complaint made to psychiatrists and clinical psychologists. Our culture is becoming more sophisticated in avoiding the pain of loneliness. Social media networks, internet pornography, escort agencies, virtual worlds and experiences are replacing personal intimacy and actual life encounters.

We are substituting a virtual electronic world, for actual personal encounters.  When John writes about love, he uses Jesus as the great example.  Jesus did not send a message about love, He came and lived it out!  Jesus did not theoretically deal with sin, He really died and bore our punishment.  We need God to pour the love of Jesus into our own hearts and then get out, and live it, in real relationships with others.

Stephen Semenchuk,
Senior Pastor.

 

To see this week’s Bulletin click on this link: 22 JAN 2012