Bible reading: Luke 24:13-27

“That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.”

Hymn singing: Come Thou Fount

“Here I raise my Ebenezer
Here by Thy great help I’ve come
And I hope by Thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home
Jesus sought me when a stranger
Wandering from the fold of God
He to rescue me from danger
Interposed His precious blood”

First Baptist Church, Havana, Florida – accessed March 5, 2023

“Rev. Luis was the first Spanish-born pastor to lead the Lutheran church in Spain—a role in which he served until shortly before his death when his health declined due to cancer.” – International Lutheran Council, March 2, 2023

“There is a great need for more students to go into ministry roles and Horn’s new focus will help Faulkner further develop enrollment in biblical studies. He will also fundraise for the Jack Zorn Scholarship, a full tuition scholarship specifically for on-campus Bible majors in the traditional program.” – Faulkner University, March 1, 2023

“Quoting Hebrews 10:25, Dr. Holmes stressed the continual and vital importance of gathering together for weekly worship, as God’s people pray together, sing together, hear God’s Word together, and encourage (and be encouraged by) one another in the Lord. The point was that God builds His kingdom through believers who are committed to Him, to one another, and to our community—seeking to be ‘salt and light’ to the world around us.” – The ARP Magazine, February 28, 2023

“When Dick and Liz Kaufmann started Harbor Church in San Diego, they began each meeting by sharing stories of gospel renewal — answers to prayer, transformation in people’s lives, God advancing His kingdom. ‘I know there are churches where it’s all about numbers and the bottom line. Telling these stories kept us aware of what God was doing.’” – byFaith, February 27, 2023

“But when we have the skills to share our faith, we can do it in a way that is relevant and effective.” – The Christian Index, February 26, 2023

Bible reading: Colossians 1:15-29

“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him…”

Hymn singing: My Hope is in the Lord

“And now for me He stands Before the Father’s throne;
He shows His wounded hands and names me as His own.
For me He died; For me He lives,
And everlasting life and light He freely gives.”

First Baptist Church of Waverly, Waverly, Iowa – accessed February 26, 2023

“It’s amazing. I think that’s – again – one of the encouraging parts, is that churches from different denominations, different backgrounds are coming together like there’s no divide and working together to do what needs to be done. You know the passage, ‘they’ll know us by our love’ – I feel this is exactly what it looks like, the Church being the Church.” – CBN News, February 23, 2023

“A lot of [the homeowners] ask us why we come so far and do this for nothing. And that’s where we get to witness and tell them … ‘through the grace of God, we’ve been blessed. We want to be a blessing to you in return.’ … People cry. People pray with us, we pray with them. And it’s just an easy way to help your neighbors [as] you would want them to come and help you.” – Reporter, February 23, 2023