“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abides forever. As the mountains are roundabout Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about His people from henceforth even forevermore.” Psalm 125:1-2. May God give us further testimony and reassurance of this gospel reality proclaiming and promising His boundless … [Read more…]
“Safely through another week, God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in His courts today; Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest.” This prayer of John Newton is a good prayer to have coming here into this place of Christian worship now. A warm … [Read more…]
“How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!….For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness…O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusts in Thee.” Here is a quote to … [Read more…]
Thanksgiving Day, 2017 “O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto Thee, for ever.” Psalm 30:12b. Is this our mindset and testimony as we gather for this special service this Monday, Thanksgiving Day, 2017? What countless blessings we have again received another year. The LORD has been merciful, and gracious, and truly an overflowing … [Read more…]
“This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it…Blessed be he that comes in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.” Psalm 118:23 & 26. How wonderful to come to church with the mindset of the psalmist of … [Read more…]
Welcome to church this first of five Sundays in this month of October 2017! As we gather for Christian worship, may these words from Tabletalk Coram Deo (Living Before the Face of God) guide us in our mind and heart and attitude and posture. “Our spiritual worship consists of our offering ourselves to God as … [Read more…]
Welcome to church today! Consider this relevant statement about “A Well-Spent Sabbath” by David Strain. “In an age of frenetic and unrelenting busyness, when technology allows us to stay plugged in to the world twenty-four-seven, when entertainment becomes the de facto purpose of so many lives, nothing could be more countercultural, nor bear more eloquent … [Read more…]
Welcome to church today! Here is something to consider as we gather for Christian worship in this place. “Strikingly absent from much of Christian worship today is an atmosphere of reverence that takes God seriously and seeks to glorify Him according to His Word. Much of this is due to the fact that we have … [Read more…]
Welcome to church! Today is again an extra special Sunday for us as congregation for today along with the Word preached we are privileged also to have the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper being administered in both services today. “Remember me, O LORD, with the favor that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me … [Read more…]
A warm welcome is extended to all as we meet together for Christian worship today. We are glad for all visitors who join with us too. “With joy I heard my friends exclaim, Come, let us in God’s temple meet; Within thy gates, O Zion blest, Shall ever stand our willing feet….How beautiful does Zion … [Read more…]