Glen Reformed Church

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
  He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;”

Psalm 23: 1-2

Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians:

“And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight ¹⁰ to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless”

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lordhas promised to those who love him.

James 1: 12

Good morning. During this pandemic when in-person worship is not advisable, Preach Elder Tom Flander, Jr. has posted a message to the church’s Facebook page. You may access it at any time that is convenient for you and your family to view.

Let us live this Lenten season with the cross before us….
Show us your cross, Lord Jesus!

In times of prosperity, when success and comfort world draw us away from the way of the cross:
Sow us your cross, Lord Jesus!

In darker times of trial and worry when we feel alone, abandoned to wander in the valley of the shadow…
Show us your cross, Lord Jesus!

In the routine of each day, in the work we do, in our lives with family and friends, in the light of each day, and in the rest of each night…
Show us your cross, Lord Jesus!

Heavenly Father, as a family of believers, we pray that all we do together be governed by your love for us in Christ….

Keep His cross before you, so that you are always ready and eager to follow Him!

(Anonymous. Posted on the Worship Ideas You Can Use website)

He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.  For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.  Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!  And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?  If then you are not able to do so small a thing as that, why do you worry about the rest?  Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these.  But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!  And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying.  For it is the nations of the world that strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.  Instead, strive for his^[c] kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.  Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 12: 22-34

Pray this prayer of confession and be forgiven through your almighty Savior Jesus Christ.

Father God, I confess that I worry about many things rather than trusting your Word completely. Help me to learn to call all of my cares and burdens upon you, day by day, moment by moment. As each worry and concern forms in my mind, I pray that I would take that thought to Christ. I pray that with your help, I will look to you and hand over my anxious thought to you, knowing that you have promised to carry me through all of life’s difficulties and provide for me needs and the needs of my family. Thank you for your goodness and grace toward me. I pray this prayer in the Jesus, Amen.

In response to yesterday’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Montgomery County, Glen Reformed Church will comply by canceling all church activities, including worship services, through April 1st. This date is subject to change depending on circumstances.
We share the county executive’s concern about the present conditions and we choose to be part of the solution to avoid spread of the COVID19 virus.
The mid-week ecumenical Lenten services held on Wednesday evenings have also been canceled. Plans are still in place at this time to hold an annual outdoor sunrise worship service at 6:30 a.m. on Easter morning. The location of this special service will be announced at a later date.