Gospel Reflection
God’s love is forever and unchanging, and it is our choice whether or not to accept it. We show our love for Him by treating others with dignity and respect (“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”), by spreading good will (“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”), by choosing to do what is right even when it may be difficult (“What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?”), and by trusting in His plan for our lives (“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.”).
However, it is inevitable that we will fall time and time again. Still, God is patient with us. And because He is love, he does not keep track of all our offenses. His love remains…endures…believing the best of us is yet to come. Who would bet against Him…?
Gathering | Save Your People
Save Your people, O Lord
Show us the way to come home
We have been wandering
far from Your love
Save Your people, O Lord
Save Your people, O Lord
Preparation of the Gifts | I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I heard the voice of Jesus say
“I am this dark world’s light;
Look unto Me, your morn shall rise
and all your day be bright”
I looked to Jesus, and I found
in Him my star, my sun
And in that light of life, I’ll walk
’til traveling days are done
I will rest,
I will rest in,
I will rest in You
Communion | You Stand Knocking
You spoke my name
and took my hand
and called me friend
Such faithful love
so undeserved
a heart transformed
Though I wandered and have strayed
still Your mercy reigns
You were broken___for me
arms wide open on a tree
You stand knocking at the door
off’ring all I’m hoping for
To those in dark
the Lord cries out
“Come and be saved”
A long the way
we shall find rest
the Lord is good
For God comforts well His own
We are His alone
You were broken___for me
arms wide open on a tree
You stand knocking at the door
off’ring all I’m hoping for
You were broken___for me
arms wide open on a tree
You stand knocking at the door
off’ring all I’m hoping for
Closing | Hallelujah Is Our Song
What hope we have
even in the longest night
for the light will overcome
We will not fear
for we know the sun will rise
Hallelujah is our song
What peace we have
even in this wounded world
where the battle rages on
We will not fear
for we know who heals our souls
Hallelujah is our song
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
He is risen over all
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah is our song
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