Waiting for the bridegroom!
Red Run News -- October 2, 2011
We gathered on this cloudy, fall day to celebrate the communion service -- in remembrance of what Jesus has done for us on the cross. Those who came early heard the choir sing "Saved by the blood of the crucified one" and other hymns of faith. Some in that early audience were quietly singing the words as their own testimony.
Assisted by Letitia, Pastor Kevin re-enacted a betrothal which was sealed by each drinking from the same cup. Then the bridegroom went away to prepare a house and the bride prepared herself in expectation for the groom's return. Even so, the church waits expectantly for the return of Jesus Christ. And the communion service is the reminder of who Jesus is, what he has done for us, and that he is coming for us to take us to the place that he has prepared for us. So today we broke bread together and drank from the cup as a reminder of these truths.
Bob Sauder, Letitia Weaver, Randy Hostetter, and Emily Sauder led us in singing today. We sang "Let your face shine upon us that we may be saved," which comes from the 80th psalm, one of the texts used by Pastor Kevin. We also sang "Crown Him with Many Crowns," which is a favorite hymn of Maxine Harting.
We prayed for those in the northern part of our state, who are still reeling from the devastation of recent flooding. Continue to remember those among us who are ill. Give thanks for the healing that God has provided.
Is Saturday, November 12, on your calendar as the day to clean up at the church and grove?
On Sunday, October 9, we plan for a fellowship breakfast between Sunday School and the church service. Then on Sunday, October 16, we plan to have a fellowship meal after the church service.
On September 25, Pastor Carl brought a message on spiritual gifts. This is the time of the year when we fill certain offices in the life of the church. We sang "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder," a favorite hymn of Willis Burkholder. Paul and Edith Gehman expressed thanks to the congregation for support and prayers during the recent passing of their grandson Kole Trupe.
We gathered on this cloudy, fall day to celebrate the communion service -- in remembrance of what Jesus has done for us on the cross. Those who came early heard the choir sing "Saved by the blood of the crucified one" and other hymns of faith. Some in that early audience were quietly singing the words as their own testimony.
Assisted by Letitia, Pastor Kevin re-enacted a betrothal which was sealed by each drinking from the same cup. Then the bridegroom went away to prepare a house and the bride prepared herself in expectation for the groom's return. Even so, the church waits expectantly for the return of Jesus Christ. And the communion service is the reminder of who Jesus is, what he has done for us, and that he is coming for us to take us to the place that he has prepared for us. So today we broke bread together and drank from the cup as a reminder of these truths.
Bob Sauder, Letitia Weaver, Randy Hostetter, and Emily Sauder led us in singing today. We sang "Let your face shine upon us that we may be saved," which comes from the 80th psalm, one of the texts used by Pastor Kevin. We also sang "Crown Him with Many Crowns," which is a favorite hymn of Maxine Harting.
We prayed for those in the northern part of our state, who are still reeling from the devastation of recent flooding. Continue to remember those among us who are ill. Give thanks for the healing that God has provided.
Is Saturday, November 12, on your calendar as the day to clean up at the church and grove?
On Sunday, October 9, we plan for a fellowship breakfast between Sunday School and the church service. Then on Sunday, October 16, we plan to have a fellowship meal after the church service.
On September 25, Pastor Carl brought a message on spiritual gifts. This is the time of the year when we fill certain offices in the life of the church. We sang "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder," a favorite hymn of Willis Burkholder. Paul and Edith Gehman expressed thanks to the congregation for support and prayers during the recent passing of their grandson Kole Trupe.
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