Love in Life, Lifting Us Higher: Psalms of Ascent
On June 7 God will begin leading us through Psalms 120-134. This group of prayers is called the “Psalms of Ascent.” Ascent means “to go up.” Our ancestors sang these prayers while going “up to” Jerusalem for special religious holidays. Today, we don’t travel “up to” Jerusalem anymore. But, these Psalms are still for us! Through these prayers, Jesus loves us “up to” his glory. Jesus makes a way in the highway of our hearts and lanes of our living for trusting in God alone. Jesus’ victory over sin and death assures that our destination leads to the holy city, the heavenly Jerusalem, but journeying there may be filled with falls, fears, faithlessness and cries, “how much longer till we get there?” Psalms 120-134 are our life in Jesus traveling songs. Thank you for being on the journey together!
June 7
Communion
Scripture: Psalm 121
June 14
Scripture: Psalm 122
June 21
Scripture: Psalm 123
June 28
Scripture: Psalm 126
July 5
Communion
Scripture: Psalm 127
July 12
Scripture: Psalm 130
July 19
Scripture: Psalm 131
July 26
Scripture: Psalm 133
Howdy, Partner! People Praying Together
As our communities begin a new school season, God puts lives together to pray, encourage, and help one another. This month prayer partners from the Bible are helping us be prayer partners to one another in life’s rodeo.
August 2
Communion
Scripture: Genesis 3:8-9, 4:6 & Matthew 28:20
Title: “Giddy Up: God and You”
August 9
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-9
Title: “Wobblin Jaws: Eli and Samuel”
August 16
Scripture: Luke 1:39-45
Title: “Catywampus Cowgirls: Elizabeth and Mary”
August 23
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12, The Message
Title: “Lock, Stock and Barrel Love: Past and Present Pen Pals”