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Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love;
According to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
And cleanse me from my sin.
For I know my transgressions,
And my sin is ever before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned,
And done what is evil in your sight.
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And put a new and right spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
And do not take your holy spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
And sustain in me a willing spirit.
Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
And sinners will return to you.
The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;
A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

We hope that you will join us for Worship at 11:00AM, either in-person or via livestream. Today, Rev. Benjamin Wines brings the message entitled, “A Call to Worship”. We will be reading from Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, with our Call to Worship coming from Psalm 51.

Questions for Further Reflection:
The prophet Joel is calling the people of Judah back to their source of life, God.

• How does God speak to you during worship?
• In what ways does God fill you back up?

We invite you to join us for Worship on Sunday – either in-person, or via live-stream. We will be reading from Matthew 28:16-20. Our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 8. Rev. Benjamin Wines will being the sermon, “Words of Challenge and Hope”.

Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, Jesus gives the Great Commission to his disciples—even those that doubt what they’re seeing.

• Why is that important?
• How does that fact challenge your understanding of Jesus?
• How can it give you hope?

We invite you to join us for Worship on Sunday – either in-person, or via live-stream. We will be reading from 1 Corinthians 12:3-13. Our Call to Worship is John 7:37-39. Rev. Benjamin Wines will being the sermon, “Real, Holy Words”.

Questions for Further Reflection:
Paul insists that all the spiritual gifts are equal because they come from the Holy Spirit.

• What gifts has the Holy Spirit given you?
• How can you use those gifts to further God’s kingdom?

Clap your hands, all you peoples;
Shout to God with loud songs of joy.
For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome,
A great king over all the earth.
God has gone up with a shout,
The Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
Sing praises to God, sing praises;
Sing praises to our King, sing praises.
For God is king of all the earth;
Sing praises with a psalm.
God is king over the nations;
God sits on his holy throne.
The princes of the people gather
As the people of the God of Abraham.
For the shields of the earth belong to God;
He is highly exalted. – Psalm 47

We look forward to sharing in Worship with you – either in person, or via live-stream – on Sunday! We will be reading from John 17:1-11. In this passage, Jesus places a lot of trust in God and in his disciples. What does it mean to you to know that Christ entrusted his ministry to human beings?

Bless our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard,
Who has kept us among the living, and has not let our feet slip.
For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried.
You brought us into the net; you laid burdens on our backs;
You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water;
Yet you have brought us out to a spacious place.
Come and hear, all you who fear God,
And I will tell you what he has done for me.
I cried aloud to him,
And he was extolled with my tongue.
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart,
The Lord would not have listened.
But truly God has listened;
He has given heed to the words of my prayer.
Blessed by God, because he has not rejected my prayer
Or removed his steadfast love from me. – from Psalm 66

We look forward to sharing in Worship with you – whether in person or via live-stream. We will be reading from 1 Peter 3:13-22. Rev. Benjamin Wines brings the sermon, “With Gentleness and Reverence”.

Questions for Further Reflection:
Peter encourages us to know how we want to express our faith to others.
What are the first things you’d want to tell someone about God?
Why do you think those things are so important to you?

In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame;
In your righteousness deliver me.
Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily.
Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.
You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
For your name’s sake lead me and guide me,
Take me out of the net that is hidden for me,
For you are my refuge.
Into your hand I commit my spirit;
You have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.
But I trust in you, O Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”
Let your face shine upon your servant;
Save me in your steadfast love.
O how abundant is your goodness that you have laid up for those who fear you,
And accomplished for those who take refuge in you!
-from Psalm 31

We look forward to sharing in Worship with you – whether in person or via live-stream. We will be reading from 1 Peter 2:1-10. Rev. Benjamin Wines brings the sermon, “Mercy”.

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

We look forward to sharing in Worship with you – whether in person or via live-stream. We will be reading from 1 Peter 2:19-25. Rev. Benjamin Wines brings the sermon, “Trust the One Who Judges Justly”.

What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord,
I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones.
O Lord, I am your servant;
I am your servant, the child of your serving girl.
You have loosed my bonds.
I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrifice
And call on the name of the Lord.
I will pay my vows to the Lord
In the presence of all his people,
In the courts of the house of the Lord,
In your midst, O Jerusalem.
Praise the Lord! – Psalm 116:12-19

We look forward to Worshiping together at 11:00AM, either in-person or via live-stream. We will be reading from 1 Peter 1:17-25. Rev. Benjamin Wines brings the sermon, “The Futility of What Came Before”.

Questions for Further Reflection:
Where are some unexpected places you’ve found wisdom?
How were you able to connect that wisdom with your faith in God?

Protect me, O God,
For in you I take refuge.
I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you.”
The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
You hold my lot.
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
In the night also my heart instructs me.
I keep the Lord always before me;
Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;
My body also rests secure.
For you do not give me up to Sheol,
Or let your faithful one see the Pit.
You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
In your right hand are pleasures forevermore. – from Psalm 16

We invite you to join us in Worship on Sunday – either in-person or via livestream – starting at 11:00AM. We will be reading from 1 Peter 1:3-9, and Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the sermon, “A Genuine Faith”. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Questions for Further Reflection:

Peter talks about the faith of those who “have not seen” Jesus, but still love him.

• What are some of the ways you connect with Christ, even when you cannot see him?
• What tangible things inspire you and inspire your faith?

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
His steadfast love endures forever!
With the Lord on my side I do not fear.
What can mortals do to me?
The Lord is my strength and my might;
He has become my salvation.
There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous:
“The right hand of the Lord does valiantly;
“The right hand of the Lord is exalted;
“The right hand of the Lord does valiantly.”
I shall not die, but I shall live,
And recount the deeds of the Lord.
I thank you that you have answered me
And have become my salvation.
The stone that the builders rejected
Has become the chief cornerstone.
This is the Lord’s doing;
It is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day that the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it! – from Psalm 118

Happy Easter! We look forward to sharing in Worship with you this morning! We will have Fellowship in the Hospitality Room starting at 9:15AM, followed by Sunday School at 9:45AM. The Easter Worship Service starts at 11:00AM. You can also join us via live-stream.

Today, Pastor Benjamin Wines brings the sermon, “Whom Are You Looking For?’, and we will be reading from John 20:1-18.