Forgiveness comes at the cost of Jesus' shed blood. Today, give thanks to God for this indescribable gift. In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:22 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15
Life - truth - forgiveness comes through Jesus. Pray that every follower of Jesus would understand this life transforming truth and live in it. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:36
The cross & resurrection are transformative events in human history. Pray that these realities will continue to be proclaimed and lived out and that people of every nation (people group) would respond. Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of
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To help us adhere to the 30% maximum capacity requirement, those who wish to attend must register either online through the link below, or by calling OCC. Registration will close Friday morning at 8 am, to give us time to set up properly. If we reach capacity, those hoping to attend will be added to a waiting list. Those on the waiting list will be given first chance at registering for the next
Serving God is our response to his forgiveness. Praise God for his forgiveness and that all would know and experience forgiveness. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. Psalm 130:3-4
There is an interplay between knowing God’s forgiveness and forgiving others. Pray that we would be a people who forgive because we have been forgiven and who can experience forgiveness. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father
welcome Today we are officially meeting together in our building. There are some things we have to do (i.e. wear masks, keep physically distant) and some things we can’t do (no hugs or handshakes, no coffee, no singing). We are limited in the number of people that can attend – so we will have a registration process set up (you can sign up with Eventbrite or call that church office).
When Christ forgives us and cleanses us of sin, God no longer remembers our rebellious ways. Pray that followers of Jesus will recognize who they are in Christ and walk forward in obedience and newness of life. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good. Psalm 25:7 We were therefore buried with him through baptism
James reminds us that “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." Pray that followers of Jesus will actively praise God for His goodness, and unbelievers will recognize that all good things come from God. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like
