today's sermon

 

Oh most gracious and patient heavenly Father, we humbly ask your blessing on today's sermon. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

 Life is... Difficult.

And in closing,

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:  The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

Amen.

 

And now more special music by sister Mary Josephine Jones, JJ to the rest of us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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