God of Tender Mercies,
Throughout the New Testament we read about Jesus’ conflict with the Pharisees. It is so easy, O Lord, to point our fingers at this group, yet we realize they were the faithful religious leaders of Jesus’ day. They were doing and acting according to their interpretation of You in their lives. Unfortunately, there understanding of righteousness seems to be limited to following laws and rules. They quickly condemned those who were deemed to be “unclean.” They were good at finger-pointing. Please forgive us, Loving God, when we let the Pharisee within us come out. May our faithfulness be expressed in actions that are motivated, not by rules, but by the heart. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.
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Randy Conrady is continuing to decline. Please pray for Randy and his family.
Laura Deatherage is having knee replacement surgery on Monday at St. Mary's hospital. Please pray for Laura.
Remember we will be receiving a special offering tomorrow in response to the malaria outbreak in the Congo. Be sure to make your check out to Central Christian Church and note "Congo" on the memo line.
Week of Compassion is also responding to the devastating storms the last few days. If you would like to make a personal response then note "Week of Compassion" on the memo line of another check. We will say more about this at a later time when we receive more information.
Yesterday's Lenten devotion did not play. Here are the links to yesterday's and today's devotions: Lenten_Devotion_DAY_TEN Lenten_Devotion_DAY_ELEVEN
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Small Prayer Chapel opened for private prayers
10 AM Pastor’s Class in the conference room for those interested in
being baptized
2 PM – 4 PM Baby Shower for Sally Wheeler at the home of Gail Novak
5:30 PM Premier Jewelry Party in the fellowship Hall
5:30 PM Saturday Service of Communion in the Chapel
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
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