This week we have a special guest speaker with us by the name of John Dunkin, from Whitney Baptist Church in Boise, Idaho. God's timing is of course perfect, and it's all the more obvious this week as Pastor Todd left the office on Thursday feeling like he was coming down with something, so it'll be nice for him to be able to rest and recuperate this weekend. Keep him in your prayers!
As for our singing, we'll start by singing an old hymn with a new chorus: "The Wonderful Cross" is a great way to focus on the reason we gather, and the means by which we can offer God our worship: the cross.
We'll sing the new song I posted earlier this week: "Perfect Savior" and continue to remind ourselves of who Christ is by singing: "The Solid Rock" and ending with a prayer that Jesus would keep us "Near The Cross."
Pastor John Dunkin will then come and wrap up the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, by preaching to us from the last beatitude in Matthew 5:10-12 which teaches us that we are blessed when we are persecuted.
We'll respond in song to this truth by singing "Everlasting God" that reminds us that in the face of trials and testing, our strength is perfected in the Lord as we wait on him, and when we remember that he does not grow tired or weary, but will lift us up on wings like eagles! We'll finish the service by singing "Blessed Be Your Name" that teaches us to find comfort in God's sovereignty, and that whether he gives or takes away, he is still in control, and we still need to choose to bless his name!
Our C4 class is starting a study of Colossians this week, so if you haven't yet been to one, why not come to the 9:00 service, and check out C4 at 10:30?
So that's where we're headed this week; happy preparation!
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