Bible Verses for Sunday Service May 1, 2022
Philippians 4:6-7
Deuteronomy 32:2-3
May my teaching drop as the rain,
my speech distill as the dew,
like gentle rain upon the tender grass,
and like showers upon the herb.
For I will proclaim the name of the Lord;
ascribe greatness to our God!
Announcements:
Today we took an offering for the Christians in Ukraine. The deacons also decided to send $2000 from the general fund. You may give as well by special donation during today’s service. Langdon Smith graduates from Shepherd High School on May 22 at 11 AM with a reception for him held at 6005 Pleasant Hollow Trail between 2-5 PM. Mae Lindstrom’s wedding will be held in Williston, ND on May 28th. If you plan on attending, please see the invitation on the bulletin board, and RSVP if you plan to attend. Our ministry focus for children is now focused on Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is “Zoomerang,” and is slated to run between June 6 through the 10th.
Special:
To provide a frame of reference for our collection for Ukraine, the situation there, Pastor showed a video from Baptist International Evangelical Ministries about there work in Ukraine, particularly at an orphanage supported by BIEM:
Sermon:
Today Pastor continued in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ proclamation of the arrival of the Kingdom of God with a message titled “Antidote to Anxiety,” on Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus admonishes us not to worry. Pastor addressed this topic in two ways. Firstly, we should remember our Father in heaven. He is faithful to us, and He is sovereign over the entire universe. Most importantly for us, he is a patient Father, working on us. How can we anxious with such a Father looking after us?
Second, Pastor advised us to avoid anxiety by keeping our focus. we need to focus on the right priorities, God’s priorities. We can do this if we also focus on the right day, today, not yesterday or tomorrow. Pastor helped us understand this by sharing a quote from Fulton Oursler:
Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves – regret for the past and fear of the future.
Let’s take this sermon to heart and live today without regret about the past and with worry about the future. Let’s be present in God’s Kingdom and available to Him.
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