“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Here is the link for the March 9, 2025 worship service: https://youtu.be/T-QJrk6akT0
Sunday, March 16, 2025 – Worship and Baptism at 10:45 a.m.
Big Question – Sunday March 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in person in the church office and on Zoom
Scripture to Ponder & Prayer
Second week of Lent
Week of March 10, 2025
Scriptures for this week: Genesis 15:1-12, 1718; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-41; Luke 13:31-35
Scripture to Ponder: Genesis 15:1‒12, 17‒18
God came to Abraham in the midst of his uncertainty, speaking a promise that seemed impossible: “Your descendants will be as many as the stars in the sky.” Abraham, though childless and advanced in age, questioned God, expressing doubt in the face of his reality. Yet, God did not rebuke Abraham for his honest questioning but reaffirmed the promise, calling him to trust beyond what he could see. Abraham chose faith over doubt, and his trust became the foundation of God’s covenant with him.
In our own time, the Church faces a similar uncertainty. We look around and see the absence of the younger generation in our pews. The future of faith seems distant, and it’s easy to lament what we’ve lost. But like Abraham, we are called to trust that God is still at work, even when the evidence of growth or change isn’t immediately visible. Living in hope means believing that, in God’s time, promises of renewal and future generations will be fulfilled, even if we cannot see how or when. Just as Abraham waited in faith, we too are invited to wait with hope, trusting that God’s plan is unfolding, even when the path is unclear.
Let us pray:
Lord God,
In times of uncertainty, we come before You, questioning as Abraham did. We mourn the absence of youth in our communities, yet You remind us that Your promises are not limited by our understanding.
Help us trust, even when the way forward is unclear. Strengthen our faith, renew our hope, and remind us that You are always at work. Guide us with anticipation for how You will continue to fulfill Your Word.
In Your holy name, we pray, Amen.
Trinity United Church 