VerseD: Zephaniah 3:17

“The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:17, CSB

God fights for us, saving us from sin and wrath and bringing us peace and eternal life.

VerseD: Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.

Proverbs 17:17, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new, able and willing to love and help others. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by helping others find His love and carrying each other through difficult times by His power and grace.

VerseD: Hebrews 4:10

For the person who has entered his rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from his.

Hebrews 4:10, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new and find rest for our souls. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by drawing others to His rest by His power and grace.

VerseD: Luke 6:28

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Luke 6:28, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new in His grace. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by praying for and blessing others in His power and grace.

VerseD: John 5:24

“Truly I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not come under judgment but has passed from death to life.”

John 5:24, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new through faith in His work. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by warning of His coming judgment and hope of eternal life in His power and grace.

VerseD: Isaiah 26:3

You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.

Isaiah 26:3, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new by faith in Him and the renewal of the Holy Spirit. Because Christ is coming again, we can live in peace and help bring the world to know His peace by His power and grace.

VerseD: Romans 12:21

Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

Romans 12:21, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new and empowered to do good. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by overcoming evil with goodness in His power and grace.

This Sunday at Church: Encourage parents who have children in Sunday school to also attend adult Sunday school

Normally, this would be a thing in our congregation. Two of our primary adult Sunday School teachers had health issues, one left our congregation, and I have had my busiest academic year in a while, so we have not had adult Sunday School since June 2024. We intend to resume them this August or September.

We do have various groups throughout the week, and we do encourage them to attend those.

Let us lift up all Sunday School teachers and that people will want to attend groups.

Daniel

This Sunday at Church: Encourage parents who have children in Sunday school to also attend adult Sunday school.

This Sunday at Church: Encourage parents who have children in Sunday school to also attend adult Sunday school

VerseD: Titus 2:11-12

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age

Titus 2:11-12, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by His power and grace.

VerseD: Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:21, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. We can make life more difficult or better with the words we say, so may we share God’s words and grace with those around us.