NOTICE: As of 8:15am on Sunday morning, August 30, the internet connection at Grace Church is not functioning. There will not be a livestream worship service at 8:30am on Sunday, August 30.

Livestream at 8:30am
Bulletin for the service

Prayer of the Day
O God, we thank you for your Son, who chose the path of suffering for the sake of the world. Humble us by his example, point us to the path of obedience, and give us strength to follow your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Scripture readings
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Psalm 26:1-8
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon 

"Found by the Lost Messiah"
Matthew 16:21-28

“This must never happen to you!” That’s how Peter, having just rightly confessed Jesus as the Messiah, reacts when Jesus tells him about the suffering and death that is coming. As always, I can relate to Peter. I, too, do not seek suffering. I would prefer to avoid pain, for myself and for those I love. But the truth of the matter is that there is suffering and pain in this world. Often, in seeking to avoid suffering, we inflict it upon others. Jesus knows that the only way to undo it is to enter into it. Jesus goes to the cross and loses his life for the sake of the lost and suffering. Only in him do we find life. Only through him can we seek to alleviate this world’s pain as we point toward the promise of resurrected living.

Hymns

 In our prayers we remember Hope for Grieving Children.