The Gospel of Luke 9:23-26

The Gospel of Luke 9:23-26

Then [Jesus] said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father’s, and of the holy angels."

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The Nicene Creed (AD 325)

 The Nicene Creed (AD 325)

 

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

 

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

 

And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spake by the Prophets. And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

 

Source: https://bookofconcord.org/ecumenical-creeds/nicene-creed/

(1) Let us strive for and appreciate unity, even in the midst of diversity of traditions. 

(2) Let us rejoice over the truths concerning Jesus Christ and his Gospel which have been maintained throughout history. 

(3) Let us celebrate what God has done in the world through his Son and our Savior. 

(4) Let us continue to open ourselves to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our congregation and in the Church worldwide.

Invocation for Little League 2025

Invocation at the Opening Day Ceremony of the North Forsyth Little League 2025

Our Father in heaven, may your name be praised in the highest. You are the great God, the Creator of all things, and the Savior of our souls.

We come to you with thanksgivings—for family, for community, for good weather, for sport. As these families look forward to another season of ball, I ask that you bless every household. We pray that many lessons are learned, that community is built, that physical exercise is gained, that protection from injury is given, and that there is a whole lot of fun. Bless this league and all who are involved.

Father, we ask that your grace be on every practice, on every game, on every player, on every team, and on every family.

And we pray all of these things through Christ Jesus the Lord, Amen.

Rural Hall, North Carolina