Newsletter: Covenantal Love
Dear Mosaic Family,
In my prayers for the church and over the sermon this week, the Lord brought to mind Nehemiah chapter 8. Nehemiah had been sent by God to rebuild Jerusalem's physical infrastructure. As he worked to rebuild physical Jerusalem, he enlisted the help of Ezra the priest to rebuild Jerusalem's spiritual infrastructure by teaching the people the Book of the Law of Moses. To truly rebuild the city, the Word of God had to rebuild the people of the city. Ezra got up in the city square, gathered the people around him, and read the Word of God from early morning until midday.
The people listened attentively. After reading the Word of God, Ezra enlisted trusted men to help people understand the Law, and "They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading" (Nehemiah 8:8).
What was the people's response when they understood the clear teaching of God's Law? They were grieved and they wept. Why? Because they understood just how far their lives had fallen short of the glory of God. They realized they are transgressors of the Law of God. Hearing the Law brought them to repentance and receiving of grace. Therefore, Nehemiah said, "This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep. Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
The Law cut their hardness of heart. Grace filled their hearts with joy. This joy of the Lord is now strength to do what? To live a life of faithful obedience to God and His Word, which clearly states:
'God made them male and female.’ ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”
Join us Sunday as we delve into Mark 10:1-16.
Looking forward to worshiping with you!
Pastor Jan
This Week's Announcements
Serve with us
We have a huge need across many of our teams, specifically we are in need of more volunteers on our Multimedia, Mini Mosaic, Mini Mosaic Front Table, Slides Production, and Greeting ministry teams. These service Teams are a key aspect of our Sunday operations. You can find more information and get involved here.
Members' Meeting
Sunday, February 25 from 1-3pm
If you are a covenant member of Mosaic or have been notified that you are being voted into membership, join us for a members' meeting following the second service. Please bring a dish to share.
Community Lunch
Sunday, March 3 at 1pm
Join us the first Sunday of each month for food and fellowship following the second service. Lunch will be provided by Mosaic. This is a great opportunity to bring your friends/ family/ neighbors.
Songs for Sunday
If you would like to know what we'll be singing on Sunday, you can find the playlist here.
Check out our full calendar of events here.