Psalm 16
“Our Chosen Portion”
Rev. Benjamin Wines
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
Today is the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “Our Chosen Portion”. Our Scripture passage comes from Psalm 16 and our Call to Worship comes from 1 Peter 1:3-9. We will also be joined by our friends from the Olive Chapel Handbell Choir for today’s worship service.
Call to Worship (from 1 Peter 1:3-9)
Leader: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
People: By his great mercy he has given us a new birth
Leader: Into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
People: And into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.
Leader: In this you rejoice, so that the genuineness of your faith
People: May be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Christ is revealed.
Leader: Although you have not seen him, you love him,
People: And even though you do not see him now,
Leader: You believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
People: For you are receiving the outcome of your faith,
All: The salvation of your souls.
Questions for Further Reflection:
In this psalm, David declares God to be his refuge.
How does God’s presence bring joy to your life?
How does God’s presence make rest possible?