Bruce Symes gave the communion meditation at Sunday’s service.
Communion isn’t just for when at church or Bible study. It can be when you’re home alone, or with those you love, Symes said. It’s a matter of the heart. Two thousand years ago, unleavened bread and wine were used on a daily basis, but they became extraordinary when they were given another task by Jesus. We were also given a new task by Jesus, to go and spread the good news. Jesus has made us extraordinary!
Pastor Chase Riebel gave the sermon over how there are four ways to help us deal with these uncertain times, by using certainty, commitment, cheerfulness and courage.
CERTAINTY: God will continue good works within us. Many of us face the future with frustration and doubt. We must remember to place our confidence in God. He will give us all we need to live a Godly life. COMMITMENT: We need to surrender our will to God’s will. He gave us the Bible, and it is full of his knowledge to help us with decisions. CHEERFULNESS: We shouldn’t dwell on the gloomy side of life, but stay busy making disciples, doing good deeds while we wait for Jesus to come back, having a positive outlook on life in everything we do. COURAGE: Just like Paul, we need to continue to be bold for Christ, knowing that he will go before us and with us into the unknown. Hear this sermon in its entirety using your favorite podcast, or through our new YouTube channel. (Ref: Philippians 1:6 & 20, & 4:4; Psalm 37; 2 Peter 1:3-4; Romans 12:1; Deuteronomy 31; Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 9 & 10)
Men’s Bible study, Tuesday morning at the church at 7. Women’s Bible study at the parsonage/CrossRoads at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays. Wednesday night Bible study this week will be at the church (and on Zoom) at 6 p.m. Youth group will be Wednesday night at 8 p.m. using Zoom only. Church will still be drive-in style for a couple more weeks.
