Our transformation pastor, the Rev. Dr. Kevin Yoho, shares an energizing and interactive message from the Bible each week. Hear and share the Good News!
Jesus walks in our shoes and shows us how to grow in our empathy for others by walking in another’s shoes.
Limestone Handbell Choir
Prelude: “Come, Now is the Time to Worship” arr. by Peggy Bettcher
Anthem “10,00 Reasons” arr. by Arnold Sherman
Postlude “When the Saints Go Marching In” arr. by Lloyd Larson
The Limestone Praise Chimes, under the direction of Linda Wardell, is in its eighth year at Limestone Presbyterian Church. They enjoy learning the wide variety of handbell music, from hymn arrangements to contemporary Christian music arrangements to original compositions. They play at the traditional and contemporary services monthly. Their annual summer retreat in Cape May always culminates in playing here. We are delighted to welcome them back this Summer!
The Gospel lesson (John 6:24-35) continues the image of Jesus as the bread of life. This is particularly fitting for communion Sunday when we gather at the table.
Sometimes our vision is obscured. In the Gospel story, Jesus has compassion on the people because they keep looking for physical bread (what they can see), and he says “I have so much more to give!” They just don’t see it. What do you ask Jesus for? Is your vision and faith prompting you to ask for something beyond yourself? How can God use you to bless others. Feed the hungry. Quench the thirst. And remember God wants to do way beyond our wildest imaginations!
Here is an eye chart. Read the row. Nice. You see pretty good. Try these goggles on! New swim goggles. Tell me what you see. Oh, not so much? Why is that? There is something on the lens obscuring your vision. Sorry. Take this lens cleaner and let’s clean them up. Now you can see clearly. You know, God is doing all sorts of great things all around us. But some of the things God does can’t be easily seen. Love. Forgiveness. Hope. Peace. Our vision is clouded, our eyes of faith are obscured. What we need is a spiritual lens cleaning cloth. Here’s a lens cleaning cloth for your glasses. The spiritual cloth is made from hope and faith. Remember to begin your day with clear vision so we see God’s love in action right in fron to you.
Our message this week from Mark 6 and John 6 tells the story of Jesus feeding the multitudes. They were so impressed with his powers to fill their tummies, they wanted to make Jesus King! But Jesus wants to feed our spirits so we can be sent as messengers of the Mess-iah. We will learn that Jesus takes our messes and turns us into messengers of hope and healing.
God’s spiritual energy is accessible to everyone at Cold Spring Presbyterian Church. Get more out of your life, and gain resources to help you put more into your life!
If you were King of the Universe, how would you feed the world? Italian bread? French bread? How about a cinnamon raisin bagel? Or Pita? Well, if you were King, maybe King’s Hawaiian? Jesus meets our needs, and wants us to help meet the needs of other’s too.
Mark 6:30-34; 53-56
Guided meditation to prepare you for what’s next!
A Message from transformation pastor, Rev. Dr. Kevin Yoho from Mark 6:14-29.