A psalm of lament
Red Run News -- September 11, 2011
In the basement, the children sang an invitation, "Come, Come, Everybody Worship." They accompanied their singing with various percussion instruments.
We gathered in worship with subdued spirits. We acknowledged the death of Kole Trupe, son of Jeff and Denise Trupe, grandson of Paul and Edith Gehman. Paul shared some of the experiences of this past week with the congregation.
We also acknowledged the hardship caused by the flooding in our region. Today also represents the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on our nation.
In light of the above, we reflected together on Psalm 42, a psalm of lament. Pastor Kevin brought a message on Romans 14, calling us to servanthood (doing what God wants) rather than independence (doing what I want). He brought a lot of different types of drink, none of which are wrong for us to drink, but some of which may be unwise for us to drink regularly or in large quantity. To encourage each other and to reach out to others, we must do what is right according to our hearts but we must also lay aside a spirit of judgment.
In the month of September, we have the challenge each week to select someone for whom to pray -- also to call someone to offer a word of encouragement.
Note that a fellowship meal will follow the Sunday morning service on September 18.
Ready Runners will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15.
In the basement, the children sang an invitation, "Come, Come, Everybody Worship." They accompanied their singing with various percussion instruments.
We gathered in worship with subdued spirits. We acknowledged the death of Kole Trupe, son of Jeff and Denise Trupe, grandson of Paul and Edith Gehman. Paul shared some of the experiences of this past week with the congregation.
We also acknowledged the hardship caused by the flooding in our region. Today also represents the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on our nation.
In light of the above, we reflected together on Psalm 42, a psalm of lament. Pastor Kevin brought a message on Romans 14, calling us to servanthood (doing what God wants) rather than independence (doing what I want). He brought a lot of different types of drink, none of which are wrong for us to drink, but some of which may be unwise for us to drink regularly or in large quantity. To encourage each other and to reach out to others, we must do what is right according to our hearts but we must also lay aside a spirit of judgment.
In the month of September, we have the challenge each week to select someone for whom to pray -- also to call someone to offer a word of encouragement.
Note that a fellowship meal will follow the Sunday morning service on September 18.
Ready Runners will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15.
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