Church is CLOSED Sunday, April 12th due to a planned power outage. Join us next Sunday, April 19th when Ted Baker is back.

At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:6-8

 

Holy God:  Thank you for the truth that the doorway to eternal life in Christ is opened by him and his work on the cross.  None of us is without sin so could not open that door based on our own good works...it is the completed work of Christ that sets sinners free.  We stand in awe of that truth and that generous gift of life and love.  Thank you is not enough.

 

Thank you too that none are excluded from this gift - the lonely, the sick, the dying, the grieving, the hungry, the poor, the homeless, the addict, the widows, the orphans, the prisoners, the victims of abuse, neglect, war, human traffickiing and slavery are the ones you love so dearly, and died for too.  Help us to love who you love.  In the name of Jesus our Redeemer we pray.  Amen.  

 

Help us to be a help and inspiration to those struggling and suffering around us - the sick or dying; the lonely or grieving; the poor or unemployed; the widows and orphans; the victims of greed, abuse, neglect, trafficking and addiction.  Help us to be the help others need as your hands and feet on the earth.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.