True Christian hope in the face of grief comes from believing the gospel of Jesus’ resurrection – that God’s ultimate plan is to restore our world, our bodies, and our relationships forever at Christ’s return.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 84:1, 3, 9–12
- Old Testament reading is from Amos 5:18–24
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 25:1–13
- Epistle reading is from 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
Hymns:
- I Am Not Alone
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Austin Davis, Ben Davis, Dustin Sauder, Grant Pittman, Kari Jobe, Marty Sampson, and Mia Fieldes
© Kari Jobe Carnes Music, Worship Together Music, Be Essential Songs, Upside Down Under, Small City Music, A.L.K.D. Music, Benjamin Davis Publishing, and Watershed Music Publishing
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
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Text by Charles Wesley
Tune by Thomas Olivers
Text and tune are public domain - Lamb of God
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Text and tune by Twila Paris
© 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Before the Throne of God Above
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Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft and Vikki Cook
Tune by Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
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