World Communion Sunday - October 4, 2020
Tom Tull and a socially distanced small group choir - "I Come with Joy"
This socially distanced choir proves that they may be small, but the blessing was great as they perform "In Remembrance of Me"
Rev. Ray giving the benediction for World Communion Sunday
Rev. Ray and our beautiful Lady Pat
Rev. Ray's Daily Devotion
“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God…” Ephesians 2:8
A hungry man asked a servant who was working a wealthy banquet, "Can I have some leftovers from the table?" "They are not mine to give," he said. Then another voice spoke, "But they are mine; all of this is mine, and you are welcome in this place. Come, be my honored guest at my table." We are only servants of salvation; there is only one who can give it away. He never gives leftovers, but Heaven’s best.
The simple truth is that we cannot give away what belongs to someone else. So, what is our role as Christians when it comes to salvation? It is not that hard to answer. Our part is to introduce others to the one to whom salvation belongs.
The Psalmist said, "Salvation belongs to the Lord." Friend, no other salvation will do. (Others may be able to help save us from a bad circumstance, but only Jesus can save us from a life of sin.) When sin had robbed David of his peace, he prayed to the Lord, "Restore to me the joy of your salvation."
I cannot give one ounce of salvation to anyone, but I know who can. This song says it best:
“Have you a heart that's weary
Tending a load of care?
Are you a soul that's seeking rest
From the burden you bear?
Do you know my Jesus?
Do you know my friend?
Have you heard he loves you;
And that he will abide till the end?”
Grace and Peace, Rev Ray
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Sunday November 22, 2020
In-Person Worship - Sundays at 9:00am and 11:00am
As we embrace our return to the house of worship, please take a few minutes to review these safety guidelines.
Please wear your mask while in the church building.
Worship Online if you are sick or feel sick.
Refrain from hugging and shaking hands.
Avoid touching surfaces as much as possible,
wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizer as needed.
Immobility issues have been addressed. An usher will to assist
anyone using the elevator entrance.
Social Distance by sitting with your family,
stay approximately 6 feet away from others.
Entrances have been supplied with mask, hand sanitizer and
offertory boxes to place tithes and offerings.
Join us for Sunday Morning Worship
Beginning Sunday November 15, 2020 Sunday Morning Worship will be at 10:00am. Attendance will be maintained and filed in the church office in the event that contact tracing is necessary. Please help our ushers by registering prior to the service if you plan on attending.
Those who are sick or do not feel comfortable with in person worship at this time, the service will be livestreamed on Facebook at 10:00am.
The livestream video will be uploaded to the Sermons/Bible Studies Tab and YouTube after the service ends as soon as possible.
Sunday Evening Bible Study with Rev. Ray 6:00pm in the sanctuary. (in-person only)
Wednesday Night Life Lessons with Rev. Ray Wednesdays at 7:00pm (online only)
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