Order of Worship for Sunday, February 4th 2024

This Week's Reading Plan

Reflections and Caring Conversations

Please use the prompts and prayers below to aid you in your devotions for this week.

• Morning Prayer: Dear Lord, as I start my day, I ask for the courage to face any adversity that may come my way. Let me find solace in the knowledge that even the righteous are not spared from trials, and may this understanding deepen my faith and compassion for others. Amen.

• Reflection Question: The sermon invites us to consider the transformative power of God in our lives amidst pain and tragedy. How can Isaiah 43:1-3 serve as a reminder of God's presence and purpose in our suffering, and how have you experienced this in your own life?

• Evening Prayer: Lord of all comfort, in the quiet of this evening, I seek Your embrace after a day that has tested my spirit. Remind me that my journey is not walked alone and that the shared stories of faith are beacons of light in the darkness. May I find rest in the promise of Your unwavering love and the hope of a new dawn. Amen.

• Reflection Question: Reflect on the account of John the Baptist's death as described in Mark 6:14-29. What insights can we gain from this narrative about the nature of suffering and the unpredictability of life's circumstances for the faithful?

• Reflection Question: In what ways can we, as individuals and a faith community, actively participate in the healing process during times of suffering? Discuss practical steps and consider the teaching of 1 Peter 4:10 on serving one another with the gifts we have received.

• Reflection Question: Consider the sermon's message on the transformative power of God in our lives amidst pain and tragedy. How does this align with the promise found in Isaiah 43:2 about God being with us when we pass through the waters?