Gathering Preview | October 18
Call to Worship
I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised! (Psalm 18:1-3a)
Song | This is Amazing Grace
Prayer of Confession
If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts (1 John 1:8-10)
In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God, I cried for help. From his temple, he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. (Psalm 18:6)
Song | Approach My Soul The Mercy Seat
Prayer of Assurance
God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect. (Psalm 18:30-32)
Song | Jesus We Love You
Scripture Reading | John 18:1-27
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Sermon Notes
Jesus (was faithful) to God to his people.
1) Jesus was faithful with his (power) and with his (love).
John 13:1, 18:4-9
2) Jesus’ faithfulness was exemplified by his (submission).
John 18:5, 11, 20-21; Matthew 26:53-54
“[Jesus was] helping the police with their inquiries.” Lesslie Newbigin
3) Jesus exemplified (mercy) through faith at the end of his life.
Luke 22:51, 23:34; John 18:5, 6, 8, 17, 25
Jesus (remains faithful) to God and to his people.
Communion
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, broke it, and said,“This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 Corinthians 11.23-26)
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
(For the bread) “This is the body of Christ, broken for you.”
(For the juice) “This is the blood of Christ, shed for you.”
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Song | What a Beautiful Name
Announcements and Giving
Song | He Is Lord
Benediction
I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Peace be with you! And also with you!
Midweek Meditation | John 18:1-11
Pastor Christopher leads through our Midweek Meditation on John 18:1-11. The purpose of the Midweek Meditation is to give you an opportunity to rest, meditate on Scripture, and prepare yourself for the upcoming Gathering.
Gathering Liturgy | October 11
Call to Worship
“Stand up and bless the Lord your God from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. You are the Lord, you alone; you have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. To all of them you give life, and the host of heaven worships you. (Nehemiah 9:5-6)
Song | Forever Reign
Prayer of Confession
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16)
Lord God, give us hearts of great expectation as we wait for the glorious return of our Savior, Jesus, the Son of God. We confess far too many daily moments of apathy, indifference, and distraction. Forgive us, Lord, for these patterns of passionless discipleship. Instead, plant in us a sense of adventure, a growing excitement over Christ's coming. May we be full of joy even now as we anticipate the day of His arrival. And may we be found faithful in that moment. All this we pray in the merciful name of Jesus. Amen.
Song | From the Inside Out
Prayer of Assurance
See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. (1 John 3:1-3)
Almighty God, in you are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Open our eyes that we may see the wonders of your Word; and give us grace that we may clearly understand and freely choose the way of your wisdom; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Song | It Is Well
Scripture Reading | Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people.”
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Communion
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, also he took the cup, after supper, and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 Corinthians 11.23-26)
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
(For the bread) “This is the body of Christ, broken for you.”
(For the juice) “This is the blood of Christ, shed for you.”
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Song | Give Me Jesus
Announcements and Giving
Song | Resurrecting
Benediction
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)
Peace be with you. And also with you!
Midweek Meditation | Colossians 3:23
Pastor Christopher leads through our Midweek Meditation on Colossians 3:23. The purpose of the Midweek Meditation is to give you an opportunity to rest, meditate on Scripture, and prepare yourself for the upcoming Gathering.
Gathering Liturgy | October 4
Call to Worship
In Christ and through faith in Christ we may approach God with freedom and confidence. For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (from Eph. 3:12-21)
Song | Our God
Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence, or take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit. Amen.
Song | Give Thanks to God
Prayer of Assurance
“Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Song | How Great Thou Art
Scripture Reading | Genesis 11:1-9
The whole earth had the same language and vocabulary. As people migrated from the east, they found a valley in the land of Shinar and settled there. They said to each other, “Come, let’s make oven-fired bricks.” (They used brick for stone and asphalt for mortar.) And they said, “Come, let’s build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the sky. Let’s make a name for ourselves; otherwise, we will be scattered throughout the earth.” Then the Lord came down to look over the city and the tower that the humans were building. The Lord said, “If they have begun to do this as one people all having the same language, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come, let’s go down there and confuse their language so that they will not understand one another’s speech.” So from there the Lord scattered them throughout the earth, and they stopped building the city. Therefore it is called Babylon, for there the Lord confused the language of the whole earth, and from there the Lord scattered them throughout the earth.
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Sermon Notes | “Our Problem with Work”
Communion
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, broke it, and said,“This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 Corinthians 11.23-26)
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
(For the bread) “This is the body of Christ, broken for you.”
(For the juice) “This is the blood of Christ, shed for you.”
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Song | Since Your Love
Announcements and Giving
Song | Mighty To Save
Benediction
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
Peace be with you. And also with you!
Midweek Meditation | Genesis 11:1-9
Pastor Christopher leads through our Midweek Meditation on Genesis 11:1-9. The purpose of the Midweek Meditation is to give you an opportunity to rest, meditate on Scripture, and prepare yourself for the upcoming Gathering.
NCCKids Daily Devotionals | September 28-October 2
A couple of tips for leading your children in the devotions:
Model eagerness to learn from the word and grow.
Pick a set time for doing the devotion each day. This increases the odds for consistency.
Glance over the reading before starting.
Don't get discouraged. There will be days when it seems as if you are wasting your time. Rest assured, God sees your faithfulness and his word does not return void.
September 28:
“…everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock. The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. But it does not fall. It is built on the rock. But everyone who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man. He builds his house on sand. The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. And it falls with a loud crash.” (Matthew 7:24-27 NIRV)
Discussion Prompt for younger children:
Have you ever tried to build a block tower with a teeny tiny base? Maybe you only put one block on the bottom and then tried to stack two on top of it.
How long will a block tower stand if it has a shaky base?
Jesus said that we are like a block tower- we need a strong base that can hold us up. Jesus said that if we listen to him and do what he says that we will be able to stand tall and strong during hard times. Doing things the way Jesus would do them makes a strong and tough like a well build tower.
Can you repeat after me? If I listen to Jesus… I’ll never fall! (Repeat once or twice more.)
Let’s pray and thank God for helping us grow strong and sturdy as we follow Jesus!
(Parents, the next time you see your young child playing with blocks remind them of the concept of building a strong base by listening to and following Jesus.)
Discussion Prompt for older children and teens:
Have you ever built a house of cards? It’s really hard, isn’t it! Every card you put in place matters and has to be put in just right.
Yesterday in Pastor Barry’s sermon he talked about how everything we do in our lives matters. Our actions are like the cards in a card house, they lay a foundation for what we do next. Jesus said ‘everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man (or woman). He (or she) builds his (or her) house on the rock.’
Listening to Jesus and living as he would means that we build a strong foundation for ourselves. When hard times come, like the winds and the water in the scripture passage, our strong foundation of listening to and following Jesus keeps us strong.
Can you think of a real-life example of how listening to Jesus could act as a foundation for your life? (Some answers could be: If we tell the truth we build a foundation of trust with those around us. If we obey our parents we show them we can be trusted with more freedom and responsibility. If we trust God when something kind-of sad happens we learn we can trust him when something really sad happens, etc.)
It’s really important to listen to Jesus and follow him even in the small things we do. All our actions add up and build who we are. And like a card house, we need a strong foundation so we won’t fall.
Let’s pray and ask God to help us build a strong foundation by listening to Him.
September 29:
Jesus got into a boat. His disciples followed him. Suddenly a terrible storm came up on the lake. The waves crashed over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him up. They said, “Lord! Save us! We’re going to drown!”
He replied, “Your faith is so small! Why are you so afraid?” Then Jesus got up and ordered the winds and the waves to stop. It became completely calm.
The disciples were amazed. They asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” (Matthew 8:23-27 NIRV)
Discussion Prompt for younger children:
Can you imagine what it would have been like to be in the boat with the disciples? They were being tossed back and forth by the waves. The water was crashing into the boat. The rain was pouring down on them. The thunder and lightning was right over their heads! What do you think their faces looked like during the storm? What do you think the disciples were feeling?
But you know what? Even though the disciples were scared they did the right thing! They went to Jesus! They said “Lord! Save us!” Jesus stood up and told those waves and the wind and the lightening to “stop!” And they did! Wow! Isn’t that amazing?! What do you think the disciples faces looked like when the storm listened to Jesus? What do you think they felt?
The Bible says the disciples ask each other ‘What kind of man is (Jesus)? Even the winds and the waves obey him!’ What kind of man is Jesus to you?
Let’s pray and tell God how amazing He is!
Discussion Prompt for older children and teens:
Can you imagine what it would have been like to be in the boat with the disciples? They were being tossed back and forth by the waves. The water was crashing into the boat. The rain was pouring down on them. The thunder and lightning was right over their heads! How scary would that have been?
When life gets scary our thinking brain often goes ‘offline’ and we revert to doing the most basic things we know. Jesus’ disciples were definitely afraid during the storm but thankfully they had experience turning to Jesus with their problems. If we practice going to Jesus when we are young and our problems are still young-people problems we will hopefully automatically turn to Jesus in the future when life gets really hard or scary.
What’s a problem you are currently facing that you can take to God? It can be big or small, nothing’s too trivial or difficult for God.
Let’s pray about that now…
September 30:
A few days later, Jesus entered Capernaum again. The people heard that he had come home. So many people gathered that there was no room left. There was not even room outside the door. And Jesus preached the word to them. Four of those who came were carrying a man who could not walk. But they could not get him close to Jesus because of the crowd. So they made a hole by digging through the roof above Jesus. Then they lowered the man through it on a mat. Jesus saw their faith. So he said to the man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
“I tell you,” he said, “get up. Take your mat and go home.” The man got up and took his mat. Then he walked away while everyone watched. All the people were amazed. They praised God and said, “We have never seen anything like this!” (Mark 2:1-5 & 11-12 NIRV)
Discussion Prompt for young children:
Do you think it was hard for the friends to dig through the roof? Do you think they were scared to get into trouble?
Jesus healed the man on the mat; he could walk again! What do you think he said to Jesus once he saw that he could walk?
Jesus is so powerful and kind!
Do you have any friends who are sick that we can ‘take to Jesus’ by praying for them?
Discussion Prompt for Older Children and Teens:
Imagine you are in the room where Jesus is teaching. It’s totally full, no room for anyone else. Everyone is turned towards Jesus, listening to him teach.
All of a sudden there’s a strange banging on the roof. Everyone turns their faces up to see what’s going on. Dust and dirt start trickling down. People start to shield their eyes so they won’t get dirt in them. You hear voices all around the room saying ‘What’s going on?! What is that noise?!’
The banging gets louder. Chunks of the roof start to fall in and people who have had pieces fall on them begin to press back, squishing into you. Suddenly light comes through a hole in the ceiling! Someone yells ‘We did it!’ and you see four faces looking down from the hole in the roof. Do they look excited? Do you think they are scared of being in trouble?
The friends begin to slowly, carefully lower the man on a mat through the hole. The mat sways back and forth. Your heart beats fast as you watch the friends strain to keep hold of the mat. People nearby step forward and grab the mat from below. They lay the man and his mat on the floor.
What emotion is on the man with the mat’s face? Is he embarrassed? Hopeful?
Imagine Jesus drawing near the man. Is he smiling or is he serious? Is he worried about the man? Is he quiet or is he laughing?
Jesus says ‘Your sins are forgiven. Get up, take your mat and go home.’ And the man does! He stands up, picks up his mat and walks out.
Do you have anyone in your life who would tear a hole in a roof if you were sick?
Is there anyone in your life who is currently sick?
Let’s take them to Jesus by praying for them. And maybe God will show us a way to care for them this week.
October 1:
(Jesus) joined them at the table. Then he took bread and gave thanks. He broke it and began to give it to them. (Luke 24:30 NIRV)
Discussion Prompt for all ages:
Have you ever planted any seeds?
This year the Ragers tried to grow some tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, cantaloupes and peppers. We thought it would be something fun and easy to do while we were spending all our time at home.
Did you know plants will die if they don’t get enough water? Did you know they will die if they get too much water? Plants need a lot of sun and the right temperature. If the wind blows too hard plants can snap in half! The Ragers learned all those things this year.
We worked hard to help our plant-babies grow. We couldn’t wait to get some fruit and vegetables! We watered and watered our little plants. We pulled weeds and put nets around them to keep them strong. It took months for them to grow. Some of us got a little tired of all the work. But then… we started to see flowers blooming! We knew those flowers would turn into food! It was so exciting!!
Guess who else got excited? Our neighborhood squirrels! Those sneaky squirrels must be super smart because our nets could not keep them out! The squirrels have eaten more of our tomatoes than we have. And the score for watermelons is Squirrels: 2 Ragers: 0.
We didn’t get much food from our garden this year but we did learn how hard it is to grow food. Food is pretty much a miracle. Everything we eat takes months to grow and a lot of hard work from a farmer somewhere in the world.
When the Bible talks about Jesus eating with his friends it always mentions that he stopped to thank God for the food. The next time you eat look at the ingredients in your meal. Think of all the work that went into raising each one. Not only did a farmer work hard to grow each item, but God also had to send the correct amount of rain and sun. Someone had to drive the food safely to the grocery store. Your mom or dad had to go shopping for the food and cook it for you. There is a lot to be thankful for on just one plate!
Let’s be like Jesus and always give thanks for what we eat!
October 2:
If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can. (Romans 12:18)
Discussion Prompt for young children:
It’s hard to say exactly what peace is. It’s one of those things that easier to spot than it is to explain. So, I’ll give some examples and you tell me if it’s peace or not…
Playing nicely with a friend. (Peace)
Crumpling someone’s coloring page. (Not peace)
Holding Dad’s hand. (Peace)
Calling someone a mean name. (Not peace)
Taking a friend’s toy from them. (Not peace)
Giving a friend a turn. (Peace)
Can you give an example of peace?
The Bible says ‘How good it is when God’s people live together in peace!’
Let’s pray and ask God to help us choose to live in peace today.
Discussion Prompt for older children and teens:
What does living in peace mean?
What makes living in peace difficult?
Reading the verses surrounding Romans 12:18 may help us understand:
Don’t pay back evil with evil. Be careful to do what everyone thinks is right. If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can. My dear friends, don’t try to get even. Leave room for God to show his anger. It is written, “I am the God who judges people. I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Do just the opposite. Scripture says, “If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on their heads. Don’t let evil overcome you. Overcome evil by doing good.” (Romans 12:17-21 NIRV)
Can you think of an example of how someone could ‘overcome evil by doing good?’
Let’s pray that God would help us to live at peace with others.
Gathering Liturgy | September 27
Call to Worship
Praise the Eternal! It is good to sing praises to our God, for praise is beautiful and pleasant. The Eternal, Architect of earth, is building Jerusalem, finding the lost, gathering Israel’s outcasts. He binds their wounds, heals the sorrows of their hearts. He counts all the stars within His hands, carefully fixing their number and giving them names. Our Lord is great. Nothing is impossible with His overwhelming power. He is loving, compassionate, and wise beyond all measure. Open your mouths with thanks! Sing praises to the Eternal! But the Eternal does take pleasure in those who worship Him, those who invest hope in His unfailing love. (From Psalm 147 | The Voice)
Song | The Lion and The Lamb
Prayer of Confession
Look on me with a heart of mercy, O God, according to Your generous love. According to Your great compassion, wipe out every consequence of my shameful crimes. Thoroughly wash me, inside and out, of all my crooked deeds. Cleanse me from my sins. For I am fully aware of all I have done wrong, and my guilt is there, staring me in the face. It was against You, only You, that I sinned, for I have done what You say is wrong, right before Your eyes. So when You speak, You are in the right. When You judge, Your judgments are pure and true. (From Psalm 51)
Song | I Surrender All
Prayer of Assurance
If you find any comfort from being in the Anointed, if His love brings you some encouragement, if you experience true companionship with the Spirit, if His tenderness and mercy fill your heart; then, brothers and sisters, here is one thing that would complete my joy—come together as one in mind and spirit and purpose, sharing in the same love. Don’t let selfishness and prideful agendas take over. Embrace true humility, and lift your heads to extend love to others. Get beyond yourselves and protecting your own interests; be sincere, and secure your neighbors’ interests first. (From Philippians 2)
Song | I Give Myself Away
Scripture Reading | 1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31)
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon Notes | The Gospel and Work
The (Gospel) enables us to work for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 8:1, 4, 7
Everything you do in your life (matters).
Our actions will either (magnify) or (cloud) the glory of God.
Hebrews 13:8
God's glory is defined as "his (visible) and (active presence) in creation."
God does all things for his (glory).
Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20-23; Genesis 12:2-3. Deuteronomy 7:7
While God is (selfless), we are often times (selfish).
Isaiah 43:6-7; Isaiah 49:6; John 1:3-5, 14, 18; Ezekiel 36:26-27
The way you (live) correlates with the glory of God (displayed) from our lives.
“Everywhere Jesus looked he saw the hidden spiritual world opening itself up to view through the ordinary, the mundane, the everyday…the kingdom can be seen everywhere.” - Chris Webb
How do we glorify God in work?
We are (grateful) to God for our job.
We work by (loving) Christ and (loving) others.
We work, knowing we are part of a (great story).
Habakkuk 2:14; Matthew 13:31-32
For further study:
Scripture: Genesis 11; Matthew 13; 1 Corinthians 8-11; Colossians 3
Resources: “Desiring God” by John Piper
To prepare for next week: Our Problem with Work; Genesis 11:1-9
Communion
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 Corinthians 11.23-26) Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
(For the bread) “This is the body of Christ, broken for you.”
(For the juice) “This is the blood of Christ, shed for you.”
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Song | In Christ Alone
Announcements
Newcomers Coffee
Examine and October Bible Study | 1 Peter begins next week.
NeighborLink Project, October 10
Hoodie and Long Sleeve T-shirt Orders due October 1, check the Weekly
Song | 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Benediction
Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle. (Psalm 103:1-5)
Peace be with you. And also with you!