We read in the first two verses of 1 Timothy, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope.” This verse shows us that God saves us AND calls us to serve. The word apostle reminds us that Paul was one who was sent out. The word Apostle comes from the word that means to be sent out as an ambassador.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all sent out. That is why we are part of the holy, catholic and apostolic church. Apostolic, from the root word, apostle means ambassador or messenger commissioned to carry out the instructions of the commissioning agent. As followers of Jesus, we are all messengers who are sent out to represent Jesus in our broken world!
If you are a follower of Jesus, you are an ambassador. When you visit Washington, D.C. you can take a tour of what is referred to as “embassy row,” which refers to Massachusetts Avenue, NW between Dupont Circle and Observatory Circle. While not all the buildings in this area are embassies, many embassies are in this region. An embassy is an institution that represents one nation inside another nation. As an ambassador of Jesus Christ, we represent the Kingdom of God in our world! May we be faithful ambassadors for our commissioning agent, Jesus Christ!!
Sunday Worship
Pastor Glen will continue the sermon series, Ephesians: Our Identity and Purpose! His sermon this Sunday is “Worthy of the Calling,” based upon Ephesians 4:1-3. Please read this text in preparation for worship.
As previously announced, there will NOT be a congregational meeting this Sunday!
Adult Sunday school
Our Adult Sunday school class will meet this Sunday immediately after worship in the large Sunday school room. Please join Deborah Kleinschuster and others for a wonderful time around God’s Word!! We will study Matthew 26: Jesus’ Final Days!! Please bring your Bible!!
Tithes and Offerings
An offering box is available when you enter or exit the sanctuary. Additionally, online giving opportunities are available on the website.
April Financial Report
Offerings: Monthly: $18,142.96 YTD: $54,748.99
Expenses: Monthly: $13,046.93 YTD: $60,216.20
We have also received monies designated for our capital campaign and building fund.
Prayer Meeting
Our Weekly Prayer meeting is held at our church facility each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. We invite you to join with us as we seek the Lord’s face!
Amazon Smile
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Mission Corner
Prayer Meeting
Our Weekly Prayer meeting is held at our church facility each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. We invite you to join with us as we seek the Lord’s face!
June Birthdays
Lynn Scott & Betty Mahanes (6/3); Grace King (6/4); Roy Glickman (6/13); Jennifer Lucas (6/16); Kim Holman (6/17); Paige Holder (6/24)