Forth Sunday of Easter
Rev. Benjamin Wines
Mark 5:21-43
We look forward to joining you in Worship this Sunday, starting at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary. You can also find our services online at the HVBC YouTube Channel. Today’s sermon is titled, “Two Communities Restored”. We will be reading from Mark 5:21-43, and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 30.
Call to Worship
I will extol you, O Lord, for You have drawn me up,
And did not let my foes rejoice over me.
O Lord my God, I cried to You for help,
And You have healed me.
O Lord, You brought up my soul from Sheol,
Restored me to life from those gone down to the Pit.
Sing praises to the Lord, O you His faithful ones,
And give thanks to His Holy name.
For His anger is but for a moment;
His favor is for a lifetime.
Weeping may linger for the night,
But joy comes with the morning.
You have turned my mourning into dancing;
You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
So that my soul may praise You and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever. from Psalm 30
Question for Further Reflection:
In this passage, there is a dispute over how to be faithful on the Sabbath.
How can we respond faithfully to God’s call in ways that respect traditions, while remaining open to something new?