It’s tempting to see our suffering as random and purposeless, but in this text Paul encourages us to see our suffering in the context of God’s love, God’s story, and God’s own suffering.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 30, 2020

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 37:4–7
Epistle reading is from Romans 8:35–39
Holy Gospel is from Matthew 16:21–28

Hymns:

My Dwelling Place
Chris Eaton, Keith Getty, Kelly Meredith Minter, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend
© 2015, 2018 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Townend Songs
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Before the Throne of God Above
Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft
Tune by Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Lamb of God
Text and tune by Twila Paris
© 1985 Straightway Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Text by Edward Perronet
Tune by Oliver Holden
Public domain

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