Pastor Steve Traw’s message for Sunday came from the scripture reading of John 21: 1-14, titled “The Seven Witnesses.”
The story recounts the third time Jesus was manifested to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. The disciples went fishing but caught no fish all night.
A man on the shore told them to cast their nets on the right side of the boat, so following his instructions so many fish were caught it was difficult to pull in the nets.
On the shore with a fire and bread he waited for them. Though they asked, “who are you?” they recognized him as the Lord. In John 21, the scripture reminds us to look to the risen Lord.
Peter is the impulsive of the disciples and he recognized the Lord’s voice from the shore.
John was the most insightful. He understood the significance of the undisturbed clothes in the tomb, the folded cloth.
Pastor Traw reminded us that “we need to learn what we do within the Lord’s will, following his instructions brings great reward.”
The planting at the Medicalodge was a great success and thanks were given for all who were able to participate.
Pianist Myrna Wildschuetz began the service with “Jesus and Me.” Later she played a special song “My God And I” during the offertory prayer.
Tuesday is the regular Bible Study at the fellowship hall starting at 3 p.m. They will continue with II Timothy, chapter 4.
