Worship Under the Oaks

Come hear the Word of God and sing praises to the Lord, while also taking in His glorious creation. This special worship service will be held outside under the oaks and avocado trees.

The service will be held at 10:30 am (rather than the usual 9:30). A barbeque/potluck will follow the service.

(A signup is available at the church to indicate if you will attend the potluck and if you can assist with food, setup, and/or cleanup.)

Our Worship Series Theme is: Wounds that Heal

Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need.

“Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem” (Luke 13:22). Jesus knows that when he gets to Jerusalem, he is going to die. So, with a sense of extreme urgency, Jesus shares truths we need to hear, even though it hurts to hear them. In this series, we might not like everything that Jesus says. Yet, to ignore what Jesus teaches is to court eternal death. Hard as it may be, let us listen and take all that Jesus says to heart. For while Jesus speaks words that wound us, his intent is to heal our very soul.

Our worship for this series follows this pattern:

• August 17        God’s Word Divides
• August 24        The Door Is Very Narrow
• August 31        Those Who Exalt Themselves Will Be Humbled
• September 7     Count the Cost
• September 14   The Found are Left; the Lost are Found
• September 21   What Helps in Life Fails in Death
• September 28   Increased Faith Increases Duty