In His Arms.
Plate from the book 'Food for the Lambs; or, Helps for Young Christians' by Charles Ebert Orr (1904)*Todays message from Pastor John is about the love that Christ has in keeping us protected from the storms of life, as shown in today's reading of Mark 4: 35-41.
When we sleep, we trust or doors, locks and roofs to keep us safe. But what about sleeping at sea? Those of you who have done it will realize that having someone on watch during the night certainly makes for a much sounder sleep! Yet here we see Christ asleep during a storm when the rest of the crew are wide awake and are indeed worried about the boat foundering.
When Christ rebuked the wind and the waves and the sea settled, the diciples came to know some of the awesome power of Christ, and worshiped Him because of it.
We are also in our own 'small boats' when the storms of life hit, but you can rest assured that Christ is still right there with us, telling us that no matter what, He is here and will never leave us or forsake us. Because of what He did for us, once and for all time, we know we are always in His safe hands. Nothing can separate us from His love.
When we sleep, we trust or doors, locks and roofs to keep us safe. But what about sleeping at sea? Those of you who have done it will realize that having someone on watch during the night certainly makes for a much sounder sleep! Yet here we see Christ asleep during a storm when the rest of the crew are wide awake and are indeed worried about the boat foundering.
When Christ rebuked the wind and the waves and the sea settled, the diciples came to know some of the awesome power of Christ, and worshiped Him because of it.
We are also in our own 'small boats' when the storms of life hit, but you can rest assured that Christ is still right there with us, telling us that no matter what, He is here and will never leave us or forsake us. Because of what He did for us, once and for all time, we know we are always in His safe hands. Nothing can separate us from His love.
Listen to todays message: In His Arms.
Illawarra Lutheran Parish.
25th June, 2006.
3rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Prayer of the Day.
Almighty God, we thank you that you love and care for all your people. When stormclouds loom and troubles threaten, bring peace and calm to us, because we know that everything is in your hands. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer Points.
Job 38: 1-11
2 Corinthians 6: 1-13
Mark 4: 35-41
Today's liturgical colour is
GREEN
The colour of life and growth in nature. Used in the meditative teaching Seasons which emphasise the living demonstration in the Christian of the power of God's salvation.
Use from the First Sunday after Trinity, or from the Monday after Trinity Sunday, through the Season to, but not including, the Vespers of the Saturday before the First Sunday in Advent.
Minor Festivals (and Colours) this Week.
June 29th: Martyrdoms of Saints Peter and Paul. (Red)
(The date is the anniversary of a day around 258, under the Valerian persecution, when what were believed to be the remains of the two apostles were both moved temporarily to prevent them from falling into the hands of the persecutors.)
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Illawarra Lutheran Parish.
25th June, 2006.
3rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Prayer of the Day.
Almighty God, we thank you that you love and care for all your people. When stormclouds loom and troubles threaten, bring peace and calm to us, because we know that everything is in your hands. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer Points.
- Pray for Amanda S. that her time at 'Giraffe on Ice' would be an opportunity for personal and spititual growth.
- Give thanks for the rain and use it as a reminder of the many other blessings we forget to thank God for.
- Pray for those in our community who continue to struggle with ill-health: Fritz T, Klara B, Christine F, Linda F.
- Pray for ways to reach out to our local community with the good news of Jesus.
- Give thanks for those who live out their Christian faith and inspire others to do the same.
- Pray for Pastor Fred V. and Fred G. at St. Paul's Sydney and Reedeemer, Narraweena.
Job 38: 1-11
2 Corinthians 6: 1-13
Mark 4: 35-41
Today's liturgical colour is
GREEN
The colour of life and growth in nature. Used in the meditative teaching Seasons which emphasise the living demonstration in the Christian of the power of God's salvation.
Use from the First Sunday after Trinity, or from the Monday after Trinity Sunday, through the Season to, but not including, the Vespers of the Saturday before the First Sunday in Advent.
Minor Festivals (and Colours) this Week.
June 29th: Martyrdoms of Saints Peter and Paul. (Red)
(The date is the anniversary of a day around 258, under the Valerian persecution, when what were believed to be the remains of the two apostles were both moved temporarily to prevent them from falling into the hands of the persecutors.)
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