In preparation of this Sunday's service - please consider the words of Paul's response to the Corinthians who had written to Paul.
1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Paul’s Use of His Freedom
19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have
made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many
as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to
win the Jews. To those under the law I became like
one under the law (though I myself am not under
the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To
those not having the law I became like one not
having the law (though I am not free from God’s
law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those
not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak,
to win the weak. I have become all things to all
people so that by all possible means I might save
some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel,
that I may share in its blessings.
The Need for Self-Discipline
24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners
run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a
way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes
in the games goes into strict training. They do it to
get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a
crown that will last forever. 26 Therefore I do not
run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight
like a boxer beating the air. 27 No, I strike a blow to
my body and make it my slave so that after I have
preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified
for the prize.
Join us for the first Sunday of Lent. Pastor Dave will present the sermon - The Good Race. Coffee hour is at 10:30 am and service starts at 11:00 am. All are welcome.
