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Welcome Sunday" Worship Service at 9:30 am pm September 8.

Annual Church Picnic immediately following.

In Mark 7:24-37, Jesus traveled through a Gentile region where he healed two individuals: a demon-possessed girl and a deaf man with a speech impediment. A common feature in both stories stands out: those who were healed did not come to Jesus on their own but were brought by others. The young girl, still at home, was healed because her mother pleaded on her behalf, while the deaf man was brought to Jesus by friends who begged him to lay his hands on him. In both cases, those who accompanied the sick played a crucial role in their healing. Their faith, hope, and persistence laid the foundation for these individuals to experience miraculous healing.

These stories highlight an important aspect of a life of faith: it is the faith of those who seek the well-being of others that can bring about healing and transformation. The young girl’s mother continued to hope that Jesus held the answer to her life’s problem. She kept knocking, trusting that Jesus would open the door of healing grace, believing that he had the power to heal her daughter, who suffered from demonic possession. The deaf man’s friends courageously brought their suffering companion to Jesus and earnestly pleaded for his healing. These stories challenge us to reflect on how our faith and trust operate in relation to others. The Syrophoenician mother’s persistent and even feisty faith led her to interact with Jesus on behalf of her daughter. The deaf man’s friends, driven by their willingness to bring their suffering friend to Jesus and their unwavering trust in his healing power, enabled the deaf man to see the world with opened eyes. Who are we living alongside now? For whom do we need to plead before Jesus? With whom do we need to keep on hoping and trusting before Jesus? Whom do we need to bring to Jesus today? 

Mark 7:24-37

Order of Worship

September 8,2024

Pastor Jinyong

Join us in-person every Sunday at 9:30 for Worship service or online recording.