sunday april 3 2022
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
We Believe in the communion of saints
Hebrews 12: 1-2
Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch
Scripture
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
HEBREWS 12:1-2 NRSV
Call to worship
We might feel alone or lonely
but we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses.
We might be weighed down by sin and despair
but we can lay those aside right now.
We might wonder how much longer this will go on
but, with God’s help, we can persevere.
We may not know which way to go
but Jesus knows and we can follow.
So let us rejoice as we worship our God.