We have been studying John 4 where Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that all true worshipers must worship God in “spirit and in truth.” That means that true worship takes place on the inside- in the heart or spirit of the worshiper. By confessing our sins, we worship in spirit and truth.

I have missed singing with you the past 9 weeks, but I have also missed praying with you. So today instead of sharing music, I wanted to share this prayer of confession. Find a quiet moment today to be still before God and to pray these words out loud. You can do this together with your family, or on your own. Take the time to really ponder what you are saying and ask God to examine your heart and reveal any unconfessed sin to you (Ps. 139:23-24). This prayer comes from “The Valley of Vision,” a book of Puritan prayers, and is entitled, “The Precious Blood.”

This week for our #TalkStoryTuesday, Dani Beth checks in with Lauren Baker about graduating high school during a global pandemic, Lauren’s go-to quarantine meal, and a verse that has brought her comfort during this time. Check it out!

We hope you will join us this Saturday, May 23, at 6 PM as we celebrate graduates and retirees in the church parking lot! Please bring 4 lei and join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates and a retiree!

I heard a story behind the popular song “The Heart of Worship” once that has always stuck with me. The song was written by Matt Redman, who was leading worship at a church in England in the late 90s. The Pastor Mike Pilavachi, noticed that their corporate worship had become apathetic. Drowned out by the sound system, reliant upon the voices that were amplified, distant from any true connection with the Holy Spirit. Their “worship” had become about consuming rather than about offering.