February 26, 2010

Opening Hymns:
Here I am, Lord 86 (B/B)
Make Me a Servant 155 (B/B)

Scripture Reading:
Luke 13:31-35

Message Our Calling
Jesus’ determination for His mission is awe inspiring. He knows what it is He has come to do, and He believes that any other choice is not an option. We too have been created to care for the world that the Lord made. Even since Adam and Eve, humans were meant to be the caretakers of the world. Each of us has our own calling. Whether it be creating peace and joy through art, volunteering, bringing up children, preaching, or singing. I believe that every last one of us is, in our own way, like the prophet Isaiah… “Then I head the voice of the Lord saying. ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me” (Isaiah 6:8-9).

The Lord calls out to us. He beacons us to help those in need. He calls each of us with our own gifts and skills to watch over this world, that He has created, in the best way that we can. I know that, unlike Jesus, sometimes we don’t know the right choice to make… and sometimes we might even know what the “correct choice” would be, but we go down a different road. It is at those times in our lives when it is important to remember whose we are. We are ever forgiven, and forever loved by God. The Lord will lead us back to the right road with a simple question “whom shall I send?”… it is up to us to answer Him.

Time of Prayer
*Respond: Lord hear our prayer

To those who have lost their own path. That they might be found once more so they can care for the world in their own special and unique way… we pray to the Lord*

For those suffering emotional, physical, or spiritual ailments that they may be uplifted by Your presence, and that others might reach out to them and give them support we pray to the Lord*

For the students as they are ending or starting spring break, that they might have the rest that they were seeking and gain enough energy to finish up this school year we pray to the Lord*

The Lord’s Prayer

Closing Hymn
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

May the Lord bless you and keep you: May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." Amen.

Go in peace, and serve the Lord
Thanks be to God