Another point of encouragement is our weekly summer FOCUS services on Thursday. Here's a glimpse of worship from the ground level. I hope it encourages you to know that this was actually taken two songs AFTER the intended closing song of the set. The students just wanted the time of worship to keep going and the band obliged. Here's a screenshot if you don't have time to watch the whole video.
That same night I had the pleasure of being invited to preach the sermon for all the students that were gathered. My one point was that "When Jesus descends, suffering ends." It's a point I've been passionate about ever since my mom died and I learned about the resurrection of the dead. The main reference is Revelation 21:1-5.
"Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” 5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Such good news! I hope the sermon encouraged our students and helped them to live more fully in the hope we all have in Christ. If you need encouragement in your pain or grief, or if you would simply like to hear me preach, or watch what a summer focus service looks like you can do so here. Summer Sermon. My sermon will start around the 30 minute mark.
As always don't forget to check out the student testimony below. Thank you so much for your partnership in campus ministry!
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