2 Samuel 22:2-4, Psalm 56:3-4 and Matthew 5:3-12

Sunday’s worship service will include the honoring and recognition of our veterans, all those who have served in some capacity in our armed forces.

I have a book entitled A Country Made By War. It is a somber read. Our nation requires its existence upon a war with its nation of origin. Conflict then seems to be our unwelcome associate for the next 200 plus years.

For people of faith in the Prince of Peace, the Savior of all peoples and nations, we stand in tension with aspiring to a peaceful Kingdom and the painful reality of struggling for liberty and justice for all.

We are caught in the in between times of Jesus present by faith and then Jesus’ full presence on a new Heaven and a New Earth. With that awareness we recognize and honor those who put themselves in that in between land of peace versus possible warfare.

We will honor men and women, young and old, living and dead, who served their country and communities. We will look to Jesus who goes with us wherever and whenever we struggle to protect and serve, bring peace and heal wounds.

Blessings~~~†

Pastor Barry