“St. Lawrence Distributing the Treasures of the Church”

We look forward to joining you in Worship, starting at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary. Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “St. Lawrence Distributing the Treasures of the Church”, part of the Sermon Series, “Faith and Art, Redux”.  We will be reading from 1 John 3:11-24 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 23.

Call to Worship (from Psalm 23)
Leader: The Lord is my shepherd
People: I shall not want.
Leader: He makes me lie down in green pastures;
People: He leads me beside still waters;
Leader: He restores my soul.
People: He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Leader: Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
People: I fear no evil, for you are with me;
Leader: Your rod and your staff—they comfort me.
People: You prepare a table before me,
Leader: In the presence of my enemies;
People: You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Leader: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
People: All the days of my life.
Leader: And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
People: My whole life long.

Questions for Further Reflection:
This passage and this painting remind us that people are worth more than treasure.
What does it mean to you to know that God treasures you?
How does the love of God call you to treasure other?