News from Isabel Acheson for issue of Feb 27 , 2025
Somerset Bible Chapel
The extreme cold warnings have finally lifted and weather headed to the other extreme. With visitors for a special occasion for two families, there was much closer to a full house for Sunday morning worship service.
Embedded in the service was a ceremony of parent (and church) dedication in the celebration of two new babies: Clea, daughter of Jamie and Brianna Small; and Milo, son of Emery and Katie DeRoo.
Jamie Grenier read the opening announcements, Matt Penner was the usher, Kevin Friesen led the prayer focus, Michayla Peacock was the Scripture reader and the music team was led by Brianna and Jamie Small.
The chosen songs for the day included “God so Loved”, “Rescuer”, “What He’s Done”, “Because He Lives”, “Here I Am To Worship”, and for the closing “Lord I Need You”. For the offertory Brianna sang a beautiful solo to the baby girl in her arms “Do Not worry” by Ellie Holcomb.
“So What?” began the sermon from Pastor Jeff from Colossians 3. Why does it matter? Several of Paul’s epistles address heresies of the day. Colossae was a city of both Greeks and Jews.
Paul gives the doctrinal instructions before he continues to the practical implications. Pastor Jeff reminded everyone that Sanctified behaviour comes from a sanctified heart.
To live the Christian life, the believer is in the process of becoming more like Christ as knowledge and practice grow. One element is putting off evil and putting on righteousness. Pastor Jeff highlighted v. 6 (which follows a list of evil behaviour) which declares that “On account of these the wrath of God is coming”.
Paul says that the former life of his readers is behind them and they are to lay aside any form of sexual sin, evil desires and passions, and covetousness (idolatry). Verse 12 begins the “Put on” process. The sermon closed with prayer.
Following the worship service a soup and sandwich potluck lunch was enjoyed in the lower auditorium. Pastor Jeff made a presentation to each family of an embroidered, personalized crib quilt for the baby being celebrated. Cake and Ice cream for dessert completed the luncheon. At least 9 tables of 8 (+or-)were set up and occupied.
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