Romans 9:6-18 6 It is not as though God’s word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. 7 Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”8 In other words, it is not the children […]
Luke 18:9-14 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I […]
Luke 16:1-13 1 Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.’ 3 “The manager said to himself, […]
Colossians 3:1-11 1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, […]
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:13 5:20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 6 :1 As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace […]
Psalm 119:9-16 9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.12 Praise be to […]
John 4:19-26 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what […]
Verse for the Week: Matthew 11:28 Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Call to Worship: Psalm 86:1–13, 17 1 Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. 2 Protect me, for I am […]
4th Sunday of Easter; Labour Day Weekend. Verse for the Week: 2 Corinthians 5:17 “If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” Call to Worship: Psalm 詩篇 15 1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? 2 Those who […]
Order of Service Opening and Call Call to Worship: Psalm 22 Prayer Remembering Christ Crucified Responsive Verse: Luke 9:23–24 Gradual Hymn: O Mighty Cross (v. 1) Litany Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 52:13–53:12 Gradual Hymn: O Mighty Cross (vv. 1–2) Gospel Reading: John 18:1–19:42 Homily: “It’s not too late” Gradual Hymn: O Mighty Cross (vv. 1–3) […]