A Weekly Word
February 2, 2022
This Sunday, February 6, is the 5th Sunday after Epiphany
This week’s sermon will be: Being the Church: Building Up
This week’s readings are:
Message: Mercy
The mission work of the church is often tied to mercy.
- Historically
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Feed the hungry.
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Help the poor.
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Care for the most vulnerable (widows and orphans).
- Present
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We still work in many of these areas
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Sandwich People
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Often our participation is through donations.
o Many still lend their time and talents to serve their neighbors.
Two movements
- Corporate
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Chainsaw Ministry
- Personal
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Sandwich People started this way.
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Helping a neighbor.
- Both are needed.
Mercy ministry is about people.
- Luther – God does not need your good works, but your neighbor does.
- 1 Corinthians 13 – charity.
A natural way to share your faith.
- Your actions communicate your values.
- These activities are often accompanied with conversation.
- You don’t have to be weird about it, but there can be a real opportunity to:
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Bless
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Talk about Jesus.
Embracing wo we are:
- Star Wars – “I’m a Mandalorian. Weapons are part of my
religion.”
- Real Life – “I’m a Christian. Mercy is part of my religion.”
Don't undervalue the importance of prayer in Mercy Ministry.
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