October 19, 2025

Our Lectionary readings for this Sunday are Jeremiah 31:27-34, Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8.

Old Testament prophets like Jeremiah are known for serious talk that sometimes amounts to "doom and gloom" That's not, however, the final word. Those same prophets also speak of God's faithfulness that provides for restoration. Jeremiah 31 spells out the promise God gave to Israel in exile of a "future with hope." That future is of a new covenant, one that offers the transformation of life. A new heart of obedience, intimate fellowship with God, assurance of forgiveness, and restoration of our lives in keeping with God's purpose for creation--no wonder Jesus describes his ministry in terms of "the new covenant in my blood" (Luke 22:20).

Our next OT study will be after the morning worship service this Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Brother Sam Wayman, former pastor at MPC, will be in the pulpit for our morning worship services on October 26 and November 2. Please pray for Bro. Sam as he comes to share God's word with God's people. 

We will have a congregational meeting after the morning service on November 16,2025.