The sword

Jesus said, "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth.  I have not come to bring peace, but a sword." Matthew 10:34 (read the entire Gospel reading here)

God takes us through trial to peace with Him, and the sword of His Word can be painful indeed.  His law pierces our hearts, revealing that we are indeed not worthy of Him.  The mirror of His Word reveals the muddy sinful mess of this world and our own hearts.  What can we do but come to Him for cleansing?

Listen to Sunday's Sermon here.

Create in me a clean heart, O God!

NOTE:  We apologize for the technical problems with the link for last week's sermon.  It should be working now.

Congrats to the Smith family!

Broc Evan Smith was born this afternoon to Mark and Linda Smith.

He weighs 6lbs 10 oz and has lots of dark hair!

We rejoice with the Smith family and pray for continued good health for Linda and Broc!

June 26 Weekly News

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Brian & Linda Jo Hauersperger to the glory of God and in celebration of their marriage last evening.

JULY CALENDAR AND NEWS will be available from the
ushers after today’s worship.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held on Sunday, July 10, after worship in the Fellowship Room. This is one week later than usual due to the July 4th holiday and will be held after worship due to the Bartholomew County Fair going on also that day.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for July – September are available in the narthex.

“MANY THANKS to all for the prayers, cards, and visits as I recuperated from a fall. It’s such a blessing to have such caring friends!” – Jane Hoffman

BRICK ORDERS will be taken anytime from now through Labor Day. Cost is $100 per brick. Contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer, Larry & Janice Claycamp, or Lloyd & Jean Meyer. Bricks will be ordered after Labor Day, with placement sometime in October.