Mind the Gap

Good Wednesday to you,

Whether it is in the London underground or shrunken boards on a pier (or even in our memories), gaps are ever present in our lives. The most significant gap in our lives has to be the one that exists between Creator and creation. Jesus, our great high priest in the order of Melchizedek, bridged this "gap" for the last time. Although He was fully God, He also became fully human so He could fully identify with us, sympathize with us, and ultimately help us. Jesus was chosen for this high calling. Tempted as we are, yet without sin, He was uniquely qualified to offer up Himself as the perfect sacrifice. His submission and obedience to the Father serves as a role model for us.

As followers of Jesus (disciples, apprentices, students), our challenge is to submit and obey out of gratitude for who He is and what He has done. The "gap" is bridged, and we now have full access to the Throne of Grace. Let us boldly, with confidence, approach the throne that we might receive mercy and grace in our time of need.

It is wonderful to see folks slowly returning to in-person worship. As I have said before, we will continue to livestream the 9:00 a.m. service. If you would like to participate in the 9:00 a.m. worship service as a lay reader, click here and we will put you in the rotation. As the lay reader, you will lead the congregation in the Prayer of Confession and introduce and read the Old Testament Scripture. You will be sent a script for everything you will say on the Tuesday before the Sunday you are to serve as the lay leader. I hope many of you will take this opportunity to serve our greater community. Thank you for your ongoing support for the ministries here at Graham. In addition to serving with your actions, your prayers and financial support are much appreciated.

With Easter just around the corner, we are planning to have an in-person, indoor service for Maundy Thursday, which is on April 1st. If you would like to join us, we will be meeting at 7 p.m. If you are not quite comfortable joining us yet, that is okay! The service will also be available via livestream, and we will be here when you are ready to return. If you are joining us in-person, please bring your communion elements, though extras will be available just in case!

Next Sunday we will be looking at Hebrews 5:11-6:3. This passage focuses on the importance of spiritual growth in the life of the believer.

I hope you are having a blessed day!

Grace and peace,
Pastor David

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