Live Love – As we explore the New Testament Letter of James, we are challenged to find connections between what we believe & say about God, and the actions we take each day. (James 3:1-12)
Prayers and Protection – We come to the end of the letter to the Ephesians with encouragement to stand firm in love and prayer, clothed in truth, righteousness, and peace. (Ephesians 6:10-20)
Spend Time Well – A Psalm and a letter offering concrete guidance on living a life shaped by the Gospel of Jesus, the Bread of Life, invite us to consider how we spend our time so who we are and how we life is in alignment. (Psalm 111 & Ephesians 5:15-20)
Help, Not Hinder – Reminded by Paul that we are members of one another and our welfare is inextricably linked, we are challenged and inspired to live as imitators of God, nourished and sustained by the Bread of Life. (Ephesians 4:25-5:2)
Grow, Grow Together – An image of the church knit together as one body challenges us to live a connected life and grow together in truth and love nourished by the Bread of Life. (Ephesians 4:1-16)
Today’s full list of scripture lessons can be found here.
More than Enough – As we watch a multitude fed and a storm and fearful disciples calmed, we remember that God’s love has no bounds. (John 6:1-21)
Today’s full list of scripture lessons can be seen here.
We welcome another guest preacher this week; Pastor Rob will be back next Sunday! This week’s preacher…
Rev. Patti Meyer is the Regional Ministry Assistant for Area II of the Great Rivers Region. She and her husband, Brent, live in Jerseyville, IL where Brent serves as the pastor of First Baptist Church of Jerseyville.
This week we welcome a guest preacher while Rev. Rob is away on vacation.
Rev. Josh Sabo is the executive coordinator of the Heartland Continuum of Care in Springfield, IL. This organization works to end homelessness in the greater Springfield area. Rev. Josh has previously served as a pastor in the Great Rivers Region.
Resilient Leadership – As we witness Jesus’ rejection in his ministry and watch as disciples are sent out in ministry, we are encouraged to brush away the dust of preconceptions and step into sharing the ministry toward a more loving and peaceful world. (Mark 6:1-13)
While Pastor Rob was away at a workshop in Ohio, we welcomed Rev. Marc Kirchoff as our guest preacher. Rev. Kirchoff is a donor adviser for International Ministries.
We’re also including a recent video update from International Ministries Global Servants Jon & Amanda Good in Hungary!