As you prepare for this morning’s service to begin, you are invited to reflect on the following…
“The people praised Him as King, yet understood not
the nature of His kingdom.”
~ John Calvin
In what ways do I find myself wanting Jesus to meet my expectations
rather than receiving Christ as Christ truly is?
Where might I be disappointed with God because God has not acted
in the way I hoped?
Things to pray for this week…
We pray for Israeli organizations that advocate for justice and work
with illegally detained Palestinian children.
We pray for church partners in India and give thanks for our
years of cooperation and service in ministry.
We give thanks for the leadership that the moderators of the
General Assembly have given in the church.
Mission Moment
In the mountains of Bamyan, Afghanistan, 65-year-old Ghulam Hussain has endured a lifetime of hardship. After losing his first wife, he cared for their infant son alone before remarrying and having three more children. He worked tirelessly as a labourer to support them. But after the death of his oldest son, Ghulam experienced severe mental health issues that left him unable to work, leaving his family in poverty. With his wife, Sabira, struggling to find work amid limited opportunities, hope came through a Cash-for-Food program supported by PWS&D. The aid allowed the family to buy essential food. “For the first time in years, my children went to bed with full stomachs,” Sabira shares with deep gratitude.