THE COMMERCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
March 27, 2024
Hello friends,
Mark’s Gospel lesson from his 12th chapter, verse 10 in which he writes: “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” Jesus referred to Himself as the stone rejected by the builders.
Although Jesus would be rejected by most of the Jewish leaders, He would become the cornerstone of a new “building,” the church. His life and teaching would be the church’s foundation.
When the old, great cathedrals were constructed, skilled architects and builders were extremely careful to choose only the finest and strongest stones to become the cornerstone. You see, only a rock-solid foundation would work for these massive structures; anything short of this and the
buildings would eventually come falling down.
When our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was hung on The Cross and slowly died, there were those who were convinced that Jesus was done. But folks, Jesus had just begun to change the world. This rejected stone was lifted up by Almighty God Himself to the absolute Cornerstone of the Kingdom of
God. What was thought to be lacking moral strength and willpower, in fact, was the absolute strongest, highest, and all-sufficient source of rock-solid strength for our Christian faith.
So, what kind of foundation have we built our lives on? Is it indeed rock-solid and immovable? Or have we built our lives on sinking sand? Folks, our lives best be built on Jesus Christ, The Chief Cornerstone, the only Rock who will, for all eternity, stand the test of time. We can trust Jesus with our lives now and forever, and Lord, we thank you for Your sacrifice.
This Sunday (31 MAR 24), is Easter Sunday. Our Old Testament Lesson is from Psalm 118, verses 1-2 and 14-24 our New Testament Lesson is from The Gospel According to John, his 20th chapter, verses 1-18. I will proclaim God’s Word in my sermon entitled: “What Day Does Easter Fall On?”
Our 11:00 A.M. Service of Worship is broadcasted on the Official Commerce Presbyterian Website at www.commercepresbyterian.com,
or if you would like to view the service at a later
time, go to YouTube and search Commerce Presbyterian Church.
Confusion about Easter Sunday Services: Folks, the Easter Sunrise Service at the First Methodist Church of Commerce is a community wide service. Our 10:55 Service is still scheduled; the sunrise service does not take its place. My apologies for any confusion. If you can make both services, that’s
great; however, if you have to choose, I would prefer you choose to attend our 10:55 Service – no offense to our Methodist brothers and sisters!
Flowers for our Outdoor Cross: Please bring your flowers (homegrown or store bought) to adorn our outdoor Cross on Easter Morning. We will begin at 9:30 a.m. (no Sunday School).
Lenten Lunch: Another thing of beauty folks – my sincere appreciation to our ladies and all of you who shared your time, talents, and treasures in the planning and execution of our Lenten Lunch for our community sisters and brothers. Sheriff Janis Mangum provided wonderful words of wisdom as she closes out her 35 plus years of law enforcement and 12 years serving the citizens of Jackson
County as the top law enforcement official. As a sign of our appreciation for her time, The Commerce Presbyterian Church donated to The Georgia Sheriff’s Association in honor of Sheriff Janis Mangum.
To God be the Glory!
The Next Jackson County Prayer Breakfast: Is scheduled for Wednesday, 24 APR 24 from
0800 – 0900 / 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Jackson County Agriculture Facility, 1869 County Farm Road, Jefferson, GA.
Holy Week is upon us folks:
This year we continue our wonderful custom of partnering with our brothers and sisters from
First Baptist Church of Commerce and First Methodist Church of Commerce during Holy Week.
Worship Services:
• 28 MAR 24: FBC Maundy Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
• 29 MAR 24: TCPC Good Friday at 7:00 p.m.
• 31 MAR 24: FMC Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m. w/ breakfast
• 31 MAR 24: Our regularly scheduled 10:55 Service here at The Commerce Presbyterian
Church.
One Great Hour Of Sharing: Folks, let us join with Presbyterians worldwide in sharing God’s Love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. This Lenten Season, which started Sunday, 18 FEB 24 and culminates on Easter Sunday, 31 MAR 24, please give generously to One Great Hour Of Sharing. For 75 years One Great Hour Of Sharing has shared with others to act to share God’s love in
restoring streets to live in, sharing bread with the hungry and setting free the bonds of injustice. One Great Hour Of Sharing Sunday is Easter Sunday.
Spring Congregational Almost Potluck: Sunday, 7 APR 2024, Immediately After Worship – sign-up in Fellowship Hall for wants and needs.
Presbyterian Women: Ladies you will field trip, via 15 passenger van, to Gibbs Gardens in Ball
Ground, GA. Meet at the church on Thursday, 11 APR 24 at 9:00 a.m.; we will stop for breakfast on the way. Please RSVP to Trina sooner than later. She will be getting out more details about the trip to you via email. Her email is bezemom@bellsouth.net or 678-458-5311.
Presbyterian Women: Will meet on Tuesday, 16 APR and Monday, 13 MAY at 6:00 p.m. at Trina’s home. Look for detailed emails from Trina as dates close in.
Spring Yard Sale: Saturday, 27 APR 24 – 0700/7:00 a.m. to 1300 / 1:00 p.m. Folks, please start identifying those items you would like to donate to our effort. All proceeds will go towards the life and mission of the church. Please price your items with masking tape and black sharpie. Drop off on Thursday, 25 APR 24 or call Jeff Cain to make other arrangements. This is a cash only sale!
Play Ball!!!: The Gwinnett Stripers vs. The Durham Bulls – Saturday, 04 MAY 24. First pitch is at 1805 / 6:05 p.m. Sign-up sheet is Fellowship Hall.
And one more thing: May the grace of Christ attend you, the love of God surround you, the Holy Spirit keep you now and forevermore.
I so much look forward to seeing each of you on Sunday and while you are at it, ask a family member or friend to be our guest and sit with you and see Jesus Christ at work in the hearts and minds of the TCPC flock; I look forward to seeing them too. And for those of you Live-Streaming, we would love to see you in-person. As the Holy Spirit moves you and you feel comfortable enough, please come
join us for our in-person worship. TCPC is just Good, Basic, Church – Godly, Biblical, Christian.
I hope to see all of you who are reading this, in church –
Jeff Cain
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