Today's Readings:
- Exodus 16 21-30
- 1 Corinthians 3 18-23
- Mark 2 23 3:6
Some of us at St Mark's have been known to keep tabs on the clock more than on the Sermon. Traditionally our services are 60 minutes, we are on time and we never over-run. The Rev Solomon Surwumwe this morning questioned the notion of putting time limits on God's Day and our focus on things other than the needs of the spirit. Work, play and other distractions constantly distract us from putting the Lord at the centre of universe on Sundays. The readings above underline the shortcoming some of us have in this regard.
Here are seven tips from Solomon to guide us in our days of worship:
Here are seven tips from Solomon to guide us in our days of worship:
- Prepare for the Sabbath day by praying for teaching.
- Never forget the Sabbath Day is a Gospel Day
- Use the day for quiet prayer and reading the Bible and other Christian books.
- Take time to be with family.
- Do not forsake the meeting of yourselves together, as some are in the habit of doing.
- Take time for fellowship
- Get some rest
Blessings,
The St Mark's Editorial team.
Dear Solomon and Mike. The sermon hit home today on a number of accounts. Firstly it was so true of the way we think and clearly we need to pray and reflect on this this. And secondly what our scribe failed to mention was the signing of hymns in three languages today - English, Zulu and Afrikaans. It was just awesome. May the Lord bless you.
ReplyDeleteI notice the mention of a Bible quiz under the diary section. Is this for Sunday school children only?
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ReplyDeleteSunday was a day of joy!!!!!
Just to let you know that the day has been fantastic. We started with an early service, main service was superb and the later couple's fellowship, at Giyani's house was exceptionally well attended, Lastly I went with Roger to learn how we can have and evening service as well. What a day. I only got home around 8:00pm
At the couple's fellowship, the attendance was more than 30 adults and a lot of children were present playing outside. We even the community around Giyani's family visiting us. A lot happened in one day!
Be blessed
The Rev. Emmanuel Solomon Surwumwe