MORGAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

March 20th, 2026

 

Greetings Morgan Church of the Nazarene!

      I know Saint Patrick's Day was a few days ago. Culturally, it has lost its significance and many don't know who Saint Patrick was. He was born around 385 in Roman Britain. At 16 he was captured by Irish pirates and was a slave for six years. After returning home as an adult he felt called by God to return to Ireland as a Missionary. He is often credited as bringing Christianity to Ireland. It is only someone transformed by the grace of God that would, in obedience to God's call, go back to his captors that they too may know God's grace. Below is what is often called "The Prayer of Saint Patrick," though historians aren't in agreement whether he actually wrote it. In reality, the author of a prayer doesn't matter, without hesitation, it is a prayer worth praying still today.

     This Sunday we will continue into the next section of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:21-26. Jesus begins to teach how he is bringing the Law and the Prophets to fulfillment.

 

Sunday Schedule:

9:30am: Worship Service (English)

10:45 - 11:00am: Fellowship, Coffee, Donuts

11:00am - 12:00pm: Discipleship Hour

12:30pm: Worship Service (Spanish)

 

Prayer: The Prayer of Saint Patrick

As I arise today,
may the strength of God pilot me,
the power of God uphold me,
the wisdom of God guide me.
May the eye of God look before me,
the ear of God hear me,
the word of God speak for me.
May the hand of God protect me,
the way of God lie before me,
the shield of God defend me,
the host of God save me.
May Christ shield me today.
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit,
Christ when I stand,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.

 

Announcements:

Baptism: If you are interested in being plan on attending the Baptism class This Sunday @ 11:00am.

Easter Sunday Schedule - April 5 - Carry-in Breakfast @ 9:30am. Kids and Family Activity to follow. Bi-lingual Service of Worship @ 11:00am. We will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, and the new life we have in him!

Compass Saturday: SAve the Date: Saturday, April 18!

Church Elections: Please return your nominations by Wednesday, April 1. Our Annual Elections will be Sunday, April 19.

Easter Offering: We will be receiving a special offering for the World Evangelism Fund in a couple of weeks. Be praying how you might participate in the work God is doing around the world!

Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 24 - Board members, pick up your packets on Sunday and read them before attending the meeting.

 

Grace & Peace,

Pastor Kent