Join us in Candler Park, Pavilion 2, this Sunday at 10:30am Eastern or via Facebook Live.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Invocation
First Reading: Psalm 145:8-15
Opening Hymn: “Give Thanks”
Welcome and Announcements
Second Reading: Romans 7:15-25
Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:25-30
Prayers and Praises
Message
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Closing Hymn: “Seek Ye First”
Benediction
Message
“Come To Me: An Invitation Without Conditions” (Rev. Paul M. Turner)
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. (Verses 28-30)
Everyone is a child of God, created in God’s image and deserving of a direct relationship with God. Inspired by the teaching of Jesus to “love your neighbor as yourself,” we free ourselves of the temptation to judge or to define sin or salvation for anyone but ourselves in the context of that powerful relationship to our Creator.
Affirming someone is an act of validation that seeks to empower and lift up without judgment. To affirm means to build trust, respect and understanding between two people and the community of faith, fostering a deep connection of agape.
Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
