Mothers’ Day 2025

I hope all of the Mothers in our congregation had a good Mothers’ Day, yesterday. The flowers decorating our sanctuary were beautiful once more. Thanks to those who provided them.

I said yesterday that I know these first few chapters of 2 Samuel have been difficult, but we have a few interesting topics coming up. Next week, we’ll be talking about Jerusalem. We know that Jerusalem is important throughout the pages of the Old Testament and the New Testament, but 2 Samuel 5 tells the story of why it began to be important.

In two weeks we’ll be looking at a couple of lesser-known stories both of which have to do with the way that we worship. Then in three weeks we’ll be look at 2 Samuel 7, which contains what I think is one of the most important passages in the entire Old Testament.

Don’t forget that we are celebrating our graduates this coming Sunday with a reception. It’s quiet around the office this morning as GLAPS has finished up for the year. In a few weeks, we’ll be changing to our summer schedule as well. It’s that time of year with lots of transitions taking place!

I hope you continue to think of friends and neighbors that you can invite to come to the worship service with you. And I hope to see you Sunday!

God bless, Brian

Scripture readings for next Sunday

2 Samuel 5—Why do you think Jerusalem was the right place for David to rule?

Luke 13:31-35—How do you understand Jesus’ saying here?

Psalm 122—What is the significance of this song and prayer for Jerusalem?

Revelation 21—What do you notice in the description of the New Jerusalem?