Tomorrow we gather on Mothers' Day, and it's a great opportunity for us as a church to celebrate our mothers, and the distinct and infinitely valuable role that God has created for them in the family. And its a day for us to also dive into the hope of the Gospel together, as always, as we honestly deal with the fact that not all families are perfect, and not all parents are perfect. As we all come from different backgrounds and family situations, as we come with varying levels of blessings and trials we can gather to find our hope in Jesus Christ together tomorrow. So tomorrow will be a great time of worship, and celebration of God's blessing of mothers, and all the great things He gives us through them. And may our hope and joy continue to be found in Jesus over and above all else.
Jordan will be preaching from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, on the foolishness of the Gospel in the eyes of the world, that is actually the deepest wisdom of God. To sing about a cross, and a King who was crucified really IS foolishness if you think about it. Other religions and faith systems can't conceive of a God who would die, and die the way Christ did. But Paul tells us that the cross is the very wisdom of God - that God would give His Son to die, to make ultimate peace and provide salvation for His people from their sin. And so we gather tomorrow as God's saved people, completely forgiven and reconciled! Praise God for the cross, and all that He accomplished there.
Our songs will go like this:
1. Open The Eyes Of My Heart
I really enjoy coupling this song, with a good hymn coming right after. It's a great pairing of a prayer for God to show Himself to us, and them a meditation on some profound theological truth.
2. How Deep The Father's Love For Us
And here's the hymn that comes next. Thinking about the cross this morning, this song talks about the Father's profound love for His people, that He did not even spare His only Son to be a sacrifice for our sin. God crushing His own beloved Son for us is a great assurance and proof that our salvation is secure. Lets rejoice in this tomorrow!
3. KIDS' CHOIR: You Show Me Kindness
We'll worship by listenin' to this one. This is the last time the kids will sing with us in service until the Fall. What a great opportunity and a joy to have them be a part of the service. Be sure to tell Erica Rossi that she's doing an awesome job with the Kids' Choir, when you see her around tomorrow.
4. Because Of Your Love
This song continues our line of though about the cross. The "Maker of the universe" was "broken for the sins of the earth." And all because of God's great love for us, and in His great wisdom that he saves us through this "foolish" message, as Paul says.
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