This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of public worship at South Riding Church. How like our gracious Lord to choose this Sunday to include the perfect passage in terms of our call to share the gospel (and my own life verse and seminary class verses)!
Our readings this week include Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, and Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. In Joshua we hear that God's people finally are to eat their own produce rather than manna. How like us as after ten years we no longer are living from the provision of others, but are instead financially striving to be God dependent and self sufficient rather than depending from "manna" from outside sources.
From Paul's second letter to the Corinthians we hear the glorious proclamation that we are new creations in Christ – and that we have a call on our lives to be his ambassadors proclaiming that Christ is the reconciler. What wonderful reminder of our call here in South Riding, and of the original vision for this church, which was to reach the lost who live here among us.
The gospel reading is "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," or perhaps more aptly named "The Parable of the Loving and Forgiving Father. " This is the God we are to proclaim here in South Riding and beyond! No matter what we have done or how far we have wondered, God stands ready to heal and forgive, to renew and restore.
On Sunday there will be a time of sharing a brief witness or testimony about South Riding Church and what it means in your life. No one will call on you! No one expects you to say anything! But, if you feel that nudge from God to share, then please do so. We are all built up when we hear of how God is acting in the lives of our fellow travelers. I will share a brief message from the readings that will tie everything together.
See you Sunday!
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office 703 961 1983
Cell 240-217-4370
Home 717-762-0924
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office 703 961 1983
Cell 240-217-4370
Home 717-762-0924
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