Loving God,
Humility isn’t typically one of our strengths, yet it is a crucial characteristic of true followers of Jesus. Forgive us, O Lord, when we are head strong, demanding and even condescending. May a spirit of humility dwell within us, one that helps us recognize all are created in Your image. In our service to You may we strive to provide a place at the table for everyone. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Goldia Rasmussen’s 103rd birthday party is today at 2:00 p.m. at the Sterling House. All are invited.
A number of our youth are leaving with John Wheeler this afternoon after school to attend a Mid-Winter Retreat at Central Christian Camp. Please pray that this will be a safe, spiritually uplifting event.
The Seekers/Young Adult Sunday School Class is beginning a new study this Sunday entitled “3:16 The Numbers of Hope” by Max Lucado. All “20 somethings”, “30 somethings”, even early “40 somethings” are welcome to attend. If you are in that age group, then know you are invited. If you know someone, invite/bring them and introduce them to the group. The class meets in Room 208 at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays. Harry Hammonds and I are the teachers.
The scripture for today is Genesis 50:15-21:
Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?” So they approached Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this instruction before he died, ‘Say to Joseph: I beg you, forgive the crime of your brothers and the wrong they did in harming you.’ Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. Then his brothers also wept, fell down before him, and said, “We are here as your slaves.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.” In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
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