I Peter 1:3-123 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.

We’ll Understand It Better By and By

Trials dark on every hand, and we cannot understand

All the ways that God would lead us to that blessèd Promised Land;But He’ll guide us with His eye,

and we’ll follow till we die,We will understand it better by and by.

By and by, when the morning comes,When the saints of God are gathered home,We will tell the story how we’ve overcome,

We will understand it better by and by.

Oft our cherished plans have failed, Disappointments have prevailed

And we’ve wandered in the darkness, heavy hearted and alone;

But we’re trusting in the Lord, and according to His Word,

We will understand it better by and by.

By and by, when the morning comes,When the saints of God are gathered home,We will tell the story how we’ve overcome,

We will understand it better by and by.

God will make a way, Where there seems to be no wayHe works in ways we cannot see

He will make a way for me, He will be my guide

Hold me closely to His sideWith love and strength for each new day

He will make a wayHe will make a way

God Will Make a Way

Please Take This Opportunity

To Welcome andEncourage Each Other

My hope is in the LordWho gave Himself for me

And paid the price of all my sin at CalvaryFor me, He died, For me, He lives

And everlasting life and light He freely gives

My Hope is in the Lord

And now for me He standsBefore the Father’s throne

He shows His wounded hands and names me as His own

For me, He died, For me, He livesAnd everlasting life and light He freely

gives

His grace has planned it allTis mine but to believe

And recognize His work of love and Christ receive

For me, He died, For me, He livesAnd everlasting life and light He freely

gives

O for a Faith That Will Not Shrink

O, for a faith that will not shrink,Though pressed by every foe,

That will not tremble on the brinkOf any earthly woe!

That will not murmur nor complainBeneath the chastening rod,

But, in the hour of grief or pain,Will lean upon its God.

A faith that shines more bright and clearWhen tempests rage without;

That when in danger knows no fear,In darkness feels no doubt.

Lord, give me such a faith as this,And then, whate’er may come,

We’ll taste, e’en here, the hallowed blissOf an eternal home.

He Is Able He is able, more than able

To accomplish what concerns me todayHe is able more than able

To handle anything that comes my wayHe is able, more than able

To do much more than I could ever dreamHe is able, more than able

To make me what He wants me to be

Be Still My Soul Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.Leave to thy God to order and provide;

In every change, He faithful will remain.Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly

FriendThrough thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertakeTo guide the future, as He has the past.

Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;

All now mysterious shall be bright at last.Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still

knowHis voice Who ruled them while He dwelt

below.

Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening onWhen we shall be forever with the Lord.When disappointment, grief and fear are

gone,Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.Be still, my soul: when change and tears

are pastAll safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.

I Peter 1:3-123 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.

Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear

We’re tempted to complain to murmur and despair

But Christ will soon appear to catch His bride away

All tears forever over in God’s eternal dayIt will be worth it all When we see Jesus

Life’s trials will seem so small when we see Christ One glimpse of His dear face

All sorrow will erase so bravely run the raceTill we see Christ

When We See Christ

Life’s day will soon be o’er all storms forever past

We’ll cross the great divide To glory safe at lastWe’ll share the joys of heav’n

A harp a home a crownThe tempter will be banished

We’ll lay our burden downIt will be worth it all When we see Jesus

Life’s trials will seem so small when we see Christ

One glimps of His dear faceAll sorrow will erase so bravely run the race

Till we see Christ