Sunday Preview: March 23, 2025

Mar 20

Hey Everyone,

First, I want to remind you about Spring at Shallowford this Saturday from 3-6 pm.

We're having games, kickball, and bounce houses all catered by Jim'n'Nick's BBQ.

But why?

We're hoping this time can be a front porch for people in our community. The front porch is where you meet someone and maybe get to know them a bit before you come inside.

Today, more people need a front porch before stepping fully into the church. They need a place to see the gospel at work among people before they'll take it for themselves.

I hope you'll be with us Saturday, and I hope you'll invite someone!

Sunday Preview

If all we're doing is giving out content each week, you really don't need to come on Sundays.

Surely we can get a message and some songs an easier way.

But what if there's something more happening? Here's what Paul says:

1 Corinthians 14:24–25 (ESV) — 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, 25 the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.

When we gather, God is with us in a special way. Paul says, it should be so obvious God is with us that unbelievers come, recognize God's presence, and fall down and worship themselves.

I hope you plan to be with us (and God!) this Sunday!

Here's a preview of the liturgy for this Sunday, March 23, 2025:

Call to Worship

Psalm 106:1–2 (ESV) — 1 Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Who can utter the mighty deeds of the Lord, or declare all his praise?

Songs

Scripture Reading