Why Come to Church This Sunday? February 5, 2012

Meditation text: He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. (Mark 1:31)

The story in the Gospel of Mark about the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law (1:29-39), is one of many healing stories. Jesus was known all around the Galilee area as a healer and teacher. The story tells us that Peter had a wife (wouldn’t it be wonderful to know from scripture the names of the disciples’ wives, because surely they supported the disciples’ ministries, and did Peter’s wife?).

Supporting one another’s ministries in service to each other and the world is the role of the church, based in the ministry of Jesus. We strengthen one another in worship together, in care during times of joy and sorrow, in discernment, and in love.

Join us in worship this Sunday.  

Pr. Nancy