One of the sad results of evil and brokenness in our hearts and in the world around us is that God’s blessings do not flow through us to others in the way that they should. Our selfishness deprives our families and friends of the love and care that God intends for them to experience through us. The frailty of our bodies prevents us from carrying out our callings as effectively as we could. Corruption in our politics prevents our governments from being the source of blessing for their citizens that they are meant to be. But Jesus comes to undo the effects of sin and the curse. As He heals, forgives, and restores, He becomes the agent of God’s renewing work in our lives and in the world around us. As recipients of His restoring work, we become vehicles of God’s blessing in our daily lives. Today’s message is “News that Renews,” based on Mark 1:29-39.
8:00 Traditional Service
10:27 Contemporary Service
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