In a world where tragedy, sickness, and injustice often make us ask “why,” Jesus reminds us in Luke 13 that suffering is not a simple cause-and-effect result of personal sin, but a reality of living in a fallen world. Rather than searching for explanations, Christ calls us to repentance—not as a way to avoid hardship, but to be spiritually ready and rooted in Him when hardship comes. True repentance is a turning and a transformation, letting go of the idols and self-reliance that shape us so we can become who God created us to be. Through stories of redemption and real-life testimony, we see that this turning can be a process, but it leads to joy, purpose, and a life lived for God’s glory. When we live in that relationship with Christ, we gain the hope that no matter what happens in this life, our eternal future is secure.
March 1, 2026
Preparation for Worship
Time for Gathering
Opening Hymn “It Is Well With My Soul”
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say
It is well It is well with my soul
Refrain
It is well with my soul
It is well It is well with my soul
Tho’ Satan should buffet tho’ trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul (Refrain)
My sin O the bliss of this glorious tho’t
My sin not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord praise the Lord O my soul (Refrain
And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend
Even so it is well with my soul (Refrain)
Prayer of Praise
Song of Worship
Prayers of the Church
Offering and Doxology
Scripture Lesson Luke 13:1-9
Sermon When the Mirror Breaks
The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free)
Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
The Apostles Creed
Closing Hymn “His Glory and My Good”
I have seen my Father’s glory revealed in Jesus Christ
And the more that I behold Him the more He satisfies
When I gaze upon His beauty when I see Him as I should
Then my eyes are lifted upward for His glory and my good
There is hope in every trial for I can trust the Lord
He will turn my heart towards Him and help me bear the thorn
So in faith I follow Jesus on the road not understood
For I know that He is working for His glory and my good
Chorus
To our God be the glory to our God be praise
He alone the Name above all names I will boast ever only in the Lord my God
For I know His glory is my good
See the open arms of Jesus upon the cross that day
What they understood as weakness deserves my every praise
For the charge that was against me it was nailed into the wood
Yes I know that He has saved me for His glory and my good (Chorus)
Would I gladly be made nothing that Christ would be made more
Would I seek the only kingdom that far outweighs them all
I will stand before my Father where the faithful saints have stood
And with joy my heart shall praise Him for His glory and my good
And with joy my heart shall praise Him For His glory and my good (Chorus 2x)
Benediction
Fellowship
- Sunday Morning Study: Roaming Through Romans | 9 AM in the Sanctuary
- Sunday Prayer | 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary
- Tuesday Women’s Bible Study with Anneke | 6 PM in the Sanctuary and via Zoom
- Wednesday Issues Hour | 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary and via Zoom
- 1st & 3rd Wednesday Men’s Lunch | 12 PM at Brooks Burgers on 9th St. Join the men for fellowship after Issues Hour
- Wednesday Bible Study with Emil | 1:30 PM in the Sanctuary and via Zoom
- Worship Night: Thursday, March 5th | 7 PM at the church. Join us for a time of worship and prayer!
- Free Men’s Steak Cookout: Thursday, March 12h | 4:30 PM at Falconer’s home. Please sign up.
- F3 Ladies Luncheon: Thursday, March 19th | 11:30 AM at Bayside Seafood Grill. Individual checks, please sign up.
- Justin’s Place Graduation: Thursday, March 19th | 6 PM at Covenant Church of Naples.
