Scripture
– KVJ
John
3:16 –
For
God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Bob’s
thoughts:
The
severe cold that was going around last week caught up to us and we just couldn’t
see interrupting a service with coughing and sharing a cold with a church.
We
couldn’t get in the first two doors we tried and saw no outdoor signage as to
what entrance would be unlocked.
I
assume there were restrooms downstairs but saw no signage to indicate that.
We
just got to church as the service was starting so we couldn’t gauge the
greeting but from what we experienced later, I think we would have been
welcomed.
Adding
a hernia to battle wounds was forcing me to sit more than normal and when a
member noticed my struggles, he was quick to assure me it was fine to sit.
There
was a cross on the projection screen and the Communion table, so I had my focal
point. At times the print on the screen was small with little contrast making
some of it hard to read.
I enjoyed
seeing some smiles from the choir, especially the woman who soloed on He Is Able, which I thought was a cool
segue to Here I Am, Lord.
I was
glad to hear the importance of the tithe to this congregation and pray the
church also tithes. God will bless a tithing individual, family, or church.
I could
not believe what the keyboardist got out of his instrument, I think more than
it’s capable of, and he had a great voice also.
I enjoyed
the two young ladies giving their history moment.
Jan’s
thoughts:
By
the time we found a parking place and an unlocked door, the service was barely
underway so we were asked to wait in the back until the Scripture reading was
completed then were able to find seats.
The
music was led by an enthusiastic and talented keyboardist. The choir sat among the
congregation except when they donned robes and sang marvelously together up
front.
Two
young women outlined the extraordinary lives and careers of Mary Winston Jackson
and Rosetta Miller-Perry.
Everyone
went to the center aisle and held hands during a congregational prayer and the
closing prayer, which brought everyone together literally and figuratively.
The
message focused on the depth and breadth of God’s love, that Jesus’ love is not
based on circumstances and is unconditional. The pastor advised us to love
unconditionally because tomorrow is not promised. Love is for giving – and forgiving.
Following
worship, a number of people took the time to introduce themselves and welcome
us.
Our
prayer for this church:
Lord,
we pray You will bless Your church. Let them be a powerful beacon where You
have planted them. Amen.
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