This Sunday’s Worship: September 6
(Sunday, September 6th at 10 AM, Communion Service, Live-Streamed on Zoom)
Scripture:
Exodus 10:1-20; II Corinthians 4:5-12
Hymns:
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
When Israel Was in Egypt’s Land
Bread of the World in Mercy Broken
All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly
Service Preview (Online):
Sermon: “Faith in a Time of Plague” by Rev. James Reisner
It is hard to explain what might be in the heart of a tyrant. How can we understand the irrational and harmful acts of a national leader in a time of plagues? The challenge of comprehending evil has been difficult for every religious tradition. Why does God allow suffering? Where is God in a pandemic, or the subjugation or enslavement of one people by another?
“And God hardened Pharaoh’s heart.” This is the way the Hebrews explain evil. God hardens Pharaoh’s heart to the end that when liberation finally comes, it is ultimate and lasting. Greater good is revealed in conquering great evil.
God enters the affairs of humanity as a liberator of the oppressed. As it was in the beginning, it is now and ever always.
We invite you to prepare your own table for communion. Find a piece of bread, fill your cup, and join in the celebration of the sacrament.
About Online Worship
We will gather by ZOOM (feed available starting about 9:45 AM). At the moment, Pastor Reisner and a few others broadcast from the church sanctuary while worshipers will be invited to sign on ZOOM.
Directions on how to connect and participate in virtual worship will be sent via a group.io e-mail. If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM we recommend you read up a little before the service. We will set an informal and experimental mood, ask forgiveness as we stumble along our way in a new medium. It will be fun.
We will set an informal and experimental mood, ask forgiveness as we stumble along our way in a new medium. It will be fun.
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