As we enter the weekend let’s raise our voices in giving thanks for this week, for the world, and for each other. We are blessed to be a blessing. Even in the tumult we can bless each other.
Enjoy the weekend.
Being Called
We are called even in the storms of life, in the times of deep distress and pain. We are called – to be the people of God.
Here’s an unfamiliar tune (at least to me) of Jesus calls us o’er the tumult.
Do you feel the pull of the sea? Keep your gaze on Jesus – straight ahead. There is love in abundance.
Where is your boat going?
A favourite hymn for many in the Pastoral Charge. I’ve not heard it played so well on the pipe organ. Can you feel the movement of the waves?
Where will your boat take you today?
Knowing you
I often wonder how well we know anyone. There are secret inner parts of each soul. We know what others share with us – nothing more. Anything more is guessing, hoping, or even thoughts that are negative. We believe that someone is evil, another is too critical, or a dear friend becomes selfish for no reason.
But do we really know why? Perhaps when there is change in someone close, this is a signal that we need to spend some quality time with the individual just to listen to their story.
Do we recognise their best qualities? Change happens. This is not the time to be critical or condemning.
We read the scriptures and think we know Christ as we know ourselves. Maybe it’s time to be still and know. Time in reflection of the scriptures and in our relationship with Christ.
Do you routinely pray or spend time with the scriptures?
Song of the day: Knowing You
Worship 2nd August, 2020
The Great Physician
Mind Map Outline of the message for today:
Healing prayers
What prayers bring you a sense of God’s healing and presence?
Be still – for a few moments. God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are nearby.
The healing
The stranger among us, the neighbour we do not know, family whom we love, all may need healing of one form or another.
We might all be strangers in this new land. We are all heading somewhere. Where are you going? Will that journey dear pilgrim, bring you healing and home?
Healing
There are as many ways to heal as their are means to cause us pain and despair.
The ministries of Jesus included much healing through washing; cleansing.
Is there a healing you need to feel today? Come to the river –
Sunday Worship, July 26, 2020
Recorded in the sanctuary at St. Andrews United Church, Matawatchan. Thank you Joanne for sharing your leadership and message and thanks Ken for offering your voice and support.
What does the Lord require of you?
The church is the people. I am so grateful and blessed to share in ministry of the Pastoral Charge.
May you find a blessing as you bless others.
Worship: July 19th, 2020
What’s in your tool box?
Joe Grant shares with us during our Sabbath time apart. Catherine adds her sweet piano skills to the mix; Joe sings and share in prayer, scripture, and insights.
Enjoy this blessing. Have a great week.
Barbara
