Good Friday morning Church Requel!
I am SO EXCITED to bring Sunday's sermon to you! I've been looking forward to July 10th for a long time. The hymn, "Be Thou My Vision," is perhaps the oldest hymn we know and sing today. Some say it goes back to the 5th century. Even more miraculously, what began many centuries ago was not finally completed until the beginning of the 1900s.
I can't wait to tell you the whole story. The hymn's lyrics have inspired the Christian church for more than a millennium. But when you know how the hymn we sing today came together, you will be inspired even more. This is one of those stories that only God could have brought together from beginning to end.
You'll hear the real story of what we now celebrate as St. Patty's Day. You'll hear the story of the priest and musician centuries later encouraged by St. Patrick. When this musician/priest discovered he was losing his eyesight, he wrote down the ancient Irish lyrics. Then a millennium later two unconnected female academics put together the ancient Irish hymn and lyrics into the English we know today. It's truly a remarkable story. Don't miss it this Sunday!
For those of you who can't wait, you can read Sunday's sermon here: http://bible.com/events/48919574.
The songs we will sing Sunday morning include: "Only A God Like You" by Tommy Walker; "A Thousand Hallelujahs" by Brooke Ligertwood; "O Praise The Name by Hillsong; "In The Light" by DC Talk; "Hurry" by Jesus Culture; and "Christ Our Glory" by Sovereign Grace Music.
The whole praise team will be back from their 4th of July holidays, so expect a rocking good worship time together!
For those of you who can't make it to our Mansfield downtown church location on Sunday, you can watch online with either our Facebook page or on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/v5TJrfp9aUU.
Finally, I leave you with this photo taken last night at Clearfork Reservoir. As Mary Kay told me last night, "God was doing His artwork!" It truly was stunning. I love these summer evenings!
I'm heading up to Barberton to visit my dad this afternoon. Thank you all for your continued prayers on his behalf. Our family appreciates it more than you'll ever know.
Blessings! Hope to see you Sunday! Love you all! Pastor Mark
