We look forward to joining you in Worship, starting at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary. Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “Old Woman Gathering Brush”, part of the Sermon Series, “Faith and Art, Redux”. We will be reading from 1 Kings 17:7-16 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 68.
You can see Winslow Homer’s “Old Woman Gathering Brush” at the Ackland Museum in Chapel Hill, NC, or by clicking this link.
Call to Worship (from Psalm 68)
Leader: Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered;
People: Let those who hate him flee before him.
Leader: But let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God;
People: Let them be jubilant with joy.
Leader: Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
People: His name is the Lord—be exultant before him.
Leader: God gives the desolate a home to live in;
People: He leads out the prisoners to prosperity.
Leader: Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth;
People: Sing praises to the Lord,
Leader: O rider in the heavens, the ancient heavens;
People: Listen, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice.
Leader: Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel;
People: And whose power is in the skies.
Leader: Awesome is God in his sanctuary, the God of Israel;
People: He gives power and strength to his people.
All: Blessed be God!
Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, Elijah asks the widow to entrust her life to God.
How can we daily place our complete trust in God?
How would that help us meet life’s challenges?