How wonderful and encouraging it is when Christian sisters and brothers worship together!
It was a surprisingly and beautifully great turnout. The cluster leadership didn't expect that many people due to the bad weather, but the people kept coming from 9 different UM churches in the county. The service bulletins ran out. From our group - Hodgdon, Houlton, and Mars Hill UMCs - about 30 people were able to come, worship, sing, dance, and rejoice in the Lord.
For me personally, yesterday's gathering reminds me of Jesus' words to his disciples in Luke 10:20: "Do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Yes, by all means, we can preach the good news, we can work hard for ministries, and so forth. But underneath all this, we should rejoice at this, that we are saved, rather than that we are successful in our lives or ministries. So we rejoice in him.
If you haven't had a chance yet, you can watch the entire service at this link. Also, you can watch our combined choir's special music, "Standing on the Promises" and worship dance, "Every Praise."
May the joy of the Lord be your strength this day and always. Peace to you.
In Christ,
Pastor Victor
Pastor Victor
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