A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Joseph was the guardian of Jesus and today, March 19, many Christian churches throughout the world recognize his loving care. We encounter Joseph as the betrothed husband to Mary and then see him care for her and Jesus, especially as he brings them to safety in Egypt. Our last glimpse of him is when he and Mary come to the Temple with the twelve-year old Jesus. Joseph is an example of an obedient believer and a caring earthly father. We celebrate all those parents who care for their non-biological children and bring them up in the nurture of the Lord.

Saint Patrick’s Day

What Do You See in Him? by Pastor Anderson, based on John 9.

The Weight You Have To Carry (But Don't Want To)

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Paul Gerhardt (b. 1607), a very gifted hymn writer and pastor, was born on this date. Among his hymns are "O Lord, How Shall I Meet you," "A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth," "Now Rest Beneath Nights Shadow," and "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded." It is this last one that I want to feature today: "O sacred Head, now wounded withgrief and shame weighed down, now scornfully surrounded with thorns Thine only crown. O sacred Head, what glory what bliss, till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call The mine." "Be Thou my consolation, my shield, when I must die, remind me of Thy passion when my last hour drawsnigh. Mine eyes shall then behold Thee, upon Thy cross shall dwell, my heart by faith enfold Thee. Who dieth thus dies well."

Psalm 142

Sacred Concern vs. Sacrilegious Complaint,” by Pastor Anderson, based on Exodus 17.

The Weight You Do Need to Carry (For a Moment)