| “I am not asking whether you know things about Him but do you know God, are you enjoying God, is God the centre of your life, the soul of your being, the source of your greatest joy? He is meant to be.” —Martyn Lloyd-Jones |
| —Preparing For Sunday Morning Worship Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Sermon Title: “A Body Of Glory” Songs we’ll sing:Psalm 24 (to the tune of Approach My Soul The Mercy Seat) Rejoice Come Ye Sinners Your Great Name All Glory Be To Christ Evening Worship Sermon Text: Genesis 3:14-19, Romans 5:19 Sermon Title: “The Scope and Sinfulness of Sin” Songs we’ll sing: Nothing But The Blood Jesus, Lover Of My Soul Psalm 51 Jesus Paid It All —Update On The Building Process The property committee wanted to offer a few brief updates on the building process so far: –Jonathan Schnell and Nathan Garrett have joined the property committee by appointment of the temporary session. Many thanks to them! –As we reengaging Rock Family Church, they are willing to bend on the 50 year resale clause. –We are acquiring new legal counsel with more experience in commercial real estate –We are pursuing a new appraisal on the whole property that will be completed within 30-45 days of the notification for them to proceed. –Rick has asked for help with mowing/weed eating the property in this time of transition, and we agreed to do so. If you have any inclination to help cut grass or run a string trimmer, just let us know! —Update on the elder candidates The session unanimously voted to present Bob Niichel and Nathan Harlan as candidates for ruling elder at Mercy Church. These men have passed written exams, and they have also passed an oral examination by the temporary session. We will eventually need to call a congregational meeting at which we will formally vote on these two men as candidates, and in the time leading up to that if you have any concerns about these men as potential elders please make that known to me and the session. —Thank You From The Bourdon Family Dear Mercy Church Fam We were overwhelmed with the help you so selflessly provided on our move day. Whether you provided food, hauled our stuff or prayed for us, we appreciate you immensely! Please join us after church on Sunday April 12 for lunch at 3606 Monarch Ct. as a small ‘thank you’ for your love and support. RSVP 740-525-5044 Jon and Crysta Bourdon —Letter from the Temporary Session The temporary session presented their report to the presbytery on March 7, which means copies of the letter they wrote to the congregation can be distributed. If you would like a copy of that letter, please let me know and I’ll make sure you get it. |
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