Virtual Church: Sunday, SEPTEMBER 27 – “Something More”

September 27, 2020September 27, 2020 stmarksprespei

September 27, 2020

Oh Sing a New Song to the Lord

Oh sing a new song to the Lord,
for wonders God has done,
whose right hand and whose holy arm
the victory has won.

Let all the earth unto the Lord
send forth a joyful noise;
lift up your voice aloud to God,
sing praises, and rejoice.

Let seas and all their fullness roar,
the world, and dwellers there;
let floods clap hands before the Lord;
let hills their joy declare.

Oh sing for joy before the Lord
who comes in victory
to judge the world with righteousness,
and rule with equity.

(Words: Psalm 98; paraphrase, Scottish Psalter 1650, © The Presbyterian Church in Canada, 1997. Music: Public Domain. Church CCLI # 2458953)

Psalm 84

1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord of hosts!

2 My soul longs, indeed it faints
for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh
sing for joy to the living God.

3 Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young,
at Your altars, O Lord of hosts,
my King and my God.

4 Happy are those who live in Your house,
ever singing Your praise.

5 Happy are those whose strength is in You,
in whose heart are the highways to Zion.

6 As they go through the valley of Baca
they make it a place of springs;
the early rain also covers it with pools.

7 They go from strength to strength;
the God of gods will be seen in Zion.

8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer;
give ear, O God of Jacob!

9 Behold our shield, O God;
look on the face of Your anointed.

10 For a day in Your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in
the house of my God
than live in the tents of wickedness.

11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
He bestows favor and honor.
No good thing does the Lord withhold
from those who walk uprightly.

12 O Lord of hosts,
happy is everyone who trusts in You.

We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations

We’ve a story to tell to the nations,
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a story of truth and mercy,
a story of peace and light,
a story of peace and light,
for the darkness shall turn to dawning
and the dawning to noonday bright,
and Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.

We’ve a song to be sung to the nations,
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
a song that shall conquer evil
and shatter the spear and sword,
and shatter the spear and sword,
for the darkness shall turn to dawning
and the dawning to noonday bright,
and Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.

We’ve a message to give to the nations,
that the Lord who reigneth above
hath sent us His Son to save us,
and show us that God is love,
and show us that God is love,
for the darkness shall turn to dawning
and the dawning to noonday bright,
and Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.

(Words: Traditional, Public Domain.
Music: John Johnson, © Lorenz Publishing Co. Church CCLI # 2458953)

Virtual Church: Sunday, SEPTEMBER 20 – “Faith Factor”

September 20, 2020 stmarksprespei

September 20, 2020

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Shout to the Lord

My Jesus, my Saviour,
Lord, there is none like You,
all of my days, I want to praise
the wonders of Your mighty love.

My comfort, my shelter
tower of refuge and strength
let every breath, all that I am
never cease to worship You.

Shout to the Lord, all the Earth, let us sing
power and majesty, praise to the King.
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
at the sound of Your name.
I sing for joy at the work of Your hands,
forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand.
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.

Shout to the Lord, all the Earth, let us sing
power and majesty, praise to the King.
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
at the sound of Your name.

I sing for joy at the work of Your hands,
forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand.
Nothing compares to the promise I have . . .
nothing compares to the promise I have . . .
nothing compares to the promise I have in You.

(Words & Music: Darlene Zschech, © Hillsong Music Church CCLI # 2458953)

It Is Well With My Soul

(Words: Horatio G. Stafford, Music: Philip P. Bliss. Public Domain. Church CCLI # 2458953)

How Firm a Foundation

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in God’s excellent word!
What more can God say
than to you hath been said,
To you, who for refuge, to Jesus have fled?

“Fear not, I am with thee,
Oh be not dismayed!
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee
and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.”

“When through the deep waters
I call thee to go,
The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow;
For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.”

“When through fiery trials
thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.”

The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
I will not — I will not — desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell
should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never — no, never — no, never forsake!

(Words: K in Rippon’s Selection of Hymns, 1787, Music: Welsh Traditional. Words & Music: Public Domain. Church CCLI # 2458953)

Virtual Church: Sunday, SEPTEMBER 13 – “Silver Linings”

September 13, 2020 stmarksprespei

Sunday, September 13, 2020

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We Have Come Into His House

We have come into His House,
And gathered in His name to worship Him.
We have come into His House,
And gathered in His name to worship Him.
We have come into His House,
And gathered in His name to worship Christ the Lord.
Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

So forget about yourself,
and concentrate on Him and worship Him.
So forget about yourself,
and concentrate on Him and worship Him.
So forget about yourself,
and concentrate on Him and worship Christ the Lord.
Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

Let us lift up humble hearts,
And magnify His name, and worship Him.
Let us lift up humble hearts,
And magnify His name, and worship Him.
Let us lift up humble hearts,
And magnify His name, and worship Christ the Lord.
Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

(Words and Music: Bruce Ballinger, © Sound III Inc. Church CCLI License #2458953)

To Everything There is a Season

(Words adapted from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 by Douglas E. Wagner. Traditional Scottish Melody arranged by Douglas E. Wagner.

In the Bulb There is a Flower

In the bulb there is a flower,
in the seed, an apple tree,
in cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter
there’s a spring that waits to be;
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.

There’s a song in every silence,
seeking word and melody;
there’s a dawn in every darkness,
bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future;
what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.

In our end is our beginning,
in our time, infinity;
in our doubt there is believing,
in our life, eternity;
in our death, a resurrection,
at the last, a victory;
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.

(Words & Music: Natalie Sleeth © Hope Publishing Co. as in the PCC Hymnal, Church CCLI #2458953)

Resuming Worship Services at St. Mark’s

September 8, 2020September 23, 2020 stmarksprespei

Dear Church Family,

On behalf of the Session of St. Mark’s, we are delighted to announce that we will resume having services in the church building on Sunday, September 13.
Because of the restrictions on numbers and the required social distancing protocols, we will be having two services:

First service 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Second service 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Sign Up for Services
Because we are limited to 45 people in the sanctuary, you will be required to sign up for a service time. To facilitate the process, there is an online registration form to complete. A link will be posted on the website and the church Facebook page each week that will take you to the registration form. You will have to reserve a space for each person from your household who is planning to attend. If you are unable to access the form, please call your Elder, or call Rev. Paula at the church office at 902-892-5255 to have someone sign you up. (Please leave a message if there is no one in the office when you call). If you change your mind and no longer plan to attend, please call the church office and notify us so that we can allow someone else to have the spot.

Safety Protocols
To ensure the safety of everyone, we will be limiting access to the church. Everyone will enter through the double doors and will exit the building through the side doors. A team of Elders will be at each service to direct you. You will be asked to keep your jackets/coats with you as there will be no access to the coat racks. This will also help us streamline traffic flow when the services end and people are leaving the building.

Seating – you will be ushered to your seat by an Elder. The pews have been cordoned off and marked for social distancing. Those from the same household will be able to sit together.

Hand gel will be available for you to use as you enter the building and all hard surfaces of the pews will be cleaned before each service.

We encourage everyone to use their washroom at home to limit the use of the washrooms in the church.

At the end of the worship service, the congregation will be asked to leave immediately and not stop to chat so that we can sanitize the pews and have those attending the second service access to the church. In accordance with current regulations, there will be no fellowship time after services.

Please note: From 11 – 11:15, we will be sanitizing the pews for the second service. Those attending the second service will be asked to remain in their cars until the Elders open the double doors to indicate the church has been sanitized.

Masks
We ask that you bring a mask to the service as current restrictions allow us to sing hymns together provided we are wearing masks. We ask that you wear a mask into the church until you are seated in the sanctuary and then also resume wearing the mask during the singing of hymns, and also as you leave the building.

Offering
Offering plates will be on tables at the doors for you to leave your offering envelopes, or you can continue to donate online through the secure link on the St. Mark’s website.

Video Services
We are videoing the the morning service and thanks to Susanna Hamilton, services are being posted on the church website and Facebook pages on Sunday afternoon for those who are unable to attend in person.

Sunday School
We are planning to re-open Sunday School on Sunday, October 4 at 10:15 a.m. Until such time as we are able to resume having just one morning service, Sunday School classes will be held only during the 10:15 a.m. service. (There will be no Sunday School at the 11:15 services.) Children attending Sunday School will proceed directly to the Hall upon arrival at the church and will remain in the Hall until the service in the sanctuary has ended.

Despite these safeguards, we recognize that not everyone will feel comfortable coming to services – please do what you feel comfortable doing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact either your Elder or one of us.

We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Blessings,

Dr. Tom and Rev. Paula

Virtual Church: Sunday, SEPTEMBER 6 – “Insomnia”

September 6, 2020September 4, 2020 stmarksprespei

Virtual Church Sunday, September 6, 2020

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This Is The Day

This is the day, this is the day
that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made.
We will rejoice, we will rejoice
and be glad in it, and be glad in it.
This is the day that the Lord has made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day, this is the day
that the Lord has made.

Open to us, open to us, open to us
the gates of God, the gates of God;
We will go in, we will go in
and praise the Lord, and praise the Lord.
Open to us the gates of God;
we will go in and praise the Lord.
Open to us, open to us the gates of God.

You are our God, You are our God;
we will praise Your Name,
we will praise Your Name;
we will give thanks, we will give thanks
for Your faithfulness, for Your faithfulness.
You are our God, we will praise Your name;
we will give thanks for Your faithfulness.
You are our God, You are our God;
we will praise Your name.

Lift Up Your Hearts to the Lord

Lift up your hearts unto the Lord.
Lift up your hearts unto the Lord.
Sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah;
Lift up your hearts unto the Lord.

In Christ the world has been redeemed.
In Christ the world has been redeemed.
Sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah;
In Christ the world has been redeemed.

Sing hallelujah to the Lord.
Sing hallelujah to the Lord.
Sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah;
Sing hallelujah to the Lord.

There is a Redeemer

There is a redeemer, Jesus, God’s own Son.
precious Lamb of God, Messiah,
Holy One.
Thank You, O my Father,
for giving us Your Son,
and leaving Your Spirit
till Your work on earth is done.

Jesus, my Redeemer,
name above all names,
precious Lamb of God, Messiah,
oh for sinners slain.
Thank You, O my Father,
for giving us Your Son,
and leaving Your Spirit
till Your work on earth is done.

When I stand in glory, I will see His face,
and there I’ll serve my King forever,
in that holy place.
Thank You, O my Father,
for giving us Your Son,
and leaving Your Spirit
till Your work on earth is done.

Thank You, O my Father,
for giving us Your Son,
and leaving Your Spirit
till Your work on earth is done.

(Words & Music: Melody Green © BMG Music Publishing Co. as printed in the Presbyterian Church in Canada Book of Praise © 1996.
Church CCLI # 2458953)

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 30 – “Loaves and Fishes”

August 30, 2020July 25, 2020 stmarksprespei

Virtual Church Sunday, August 30, 2020

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Jesus Calls Us Here to Meet Him

Jesus calls us here to meet Him,
as through word, and song, and prayer,
we affirm God’s promised presence
where His people live and care.
Praise the God who keeps His promise;
praise the Son who calls us friends;
praise the Spirit who, among us,
to our hopes and fears attends.

Jesus calls us to confess Him
Word of Life and Lord of all,
sharer of our flesh and frailness
saving all who fail or fall.
Tell His holy human story;
tell His tales that all may hear;
tell the world that Christ in glory
came to earth to meet us here.

Jesus calls us to each each other:
Found in Him are no divides.
Race and gender, class and language:
such are barriers He derides.
Join the hands of friend and stranger;
join the hands of age and youth;
join the faithful and the doubter
in their common search for Truth.

(Words & Music: © WGRG The Iona Community (Scotland), 1989.
As printed in the Presbyterian Church in Canada Book of Praise © 1996. Church CCLI # 2458953)

As the Deer

(Words & Music: Martin Nystrom. © Maranatha Music, 1984.
As printed in the Presbyterian Church in Canada Book of Praise © 1996. Church CCLI # 2458953)

Will You Come and Follow Me

Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same?
Will you let My love be shown;
will you let My name be known;
will you let My life be grown in you and you in Me?

Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare
should your life attract or scare?
Will you let Me answer prayer in you and you in Me?

Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean,
and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean in you and you in Me?

Will you love the “you” you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you’ve found
to reshape the world around,
through My sight and touch and sound
in you and you in Me?

Lord, Your summons echoes true
when You but call my name.
Let me turn and follow You and never be the same.
In Your company I’ll go
where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I’ll move and live and grow in You and You in me.

(Words: Iona Community (Scotland) © WGRG The Iona Community (Scotland), 1987. Music: John L. Bell © G.I.A. Publications Inc., 1987.
As printed in the Presbyterian Church in Canada Book of Praise © 1996. Church CCLI # 2458953)

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 23 – “Come to the Light”

August 23, 2020August 3, 2020 stmarksprespei

Virtual Church Sunday, August 23, 2020

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The Lord’s My Light

The Lord’s my light and saving health;
who shall make me dismayed?
God is the stronghold of my life:
who shall make me afraid?

Though wars arise and armies camp
against me, I’ll not fear;
I will stand firm and confident:
I know that God is near.

One thing I asked of God the Lord,
and will seek to obtain,
that all days of my life I may
within God’s house remain.

Now I will offer thanksgiving
for all God’s saving grace,
with melody unto the Lord
and joyful shouts of praise!

(Words: Scottish Psalter, Music: Jeremiah Clarke / Words & Music: Public Domain Church CCLI # 2458953)

Peace is Flowing Like a River/ Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

(Peace is Flowing Like a River by Carey Landry (C) Carey Landry and NALR
Prayer of St Francis by Sebastian Temple (C) OCP Publications
Arranged by Janet Vogt
Church CCLI #2458953)

Shine, Jesus, Shine

Lord, the light of Your love is shining,
in the midst of the darkness, shining;
Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us.
Set us free by the truth You now bring us.
Shine on me; shine on me.

Shine, Jesus, shine;
fill this land with the Father’s glory;
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow;
flood the nations with grace and mercy;
send forth Your word,
Lord, and let there be light!

Lord, I come to Your awesome presence,
from the shadows into Your radiance;
by Your blood I may enter Your brightness.
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness.
Set us free by the truth You now bring us.
Shine on me; shine on me.

As we gaze on Your kingly brightness,
so our faces display Your likeness,
ever changing from glory to glory:
mirrored here may our lives tell Your story.
Shine on me; shine on me.

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 16 – “Being Born Again”

August 16, 2020July 25, 2020 stmarksprespei

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Great is the Lord

Great is the Lord, He is holy and just,
by His power we trust in His love.
Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true,
by His mercy He proves He is love.
Great is the Lord, and worthy of glory.
Great is the Lord, and worthy of praise.
Great is the Lord, now lift up your voice,
now lift up your voice:
Great is the Lord!
Great is the Lord!

Great is the Lord, He is holy and just,
by His power we trust in His love.
Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true,
by His mercy He proves He is love.
Great are You, Lord, and worthy of glory.
Great are You, Lord, and worthy of praise.
Great are You Lord, I lift up my voice,
I lift up my voice:
Great are You, Lord!
Great are You, Lord!

I See the Love of God

To God Be the Glory

To God be the glory! Great things He had done!
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
and opened the life-gate that all may go in.

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
let the earth hear His voice;
praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
let the people rejoice.
O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son
and give Him the glory; great things He hath done!

Oh perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
to every believer the promise of God;
the vilest offender who truly believes,
that moment from Jesus a pardon receives!

Great things He hath taught us,
great things He hath done,
and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
but purer and higher and greater will be
our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see!

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 9 – “A Healthy Dose”

August 9, 2020August 3, 2020 stmarksprespei

Virtual Church Sunday, August 9, 2020

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Let Us With a Gladsome Mind

Let us with a gladsome mind
praise the Lord, so good and kind,
for God’s mercies shall endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.

Let us blaze God’s name abroad;
of all gods the Lord is God,
for God’s mercies shall endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.

God with all-commanding might
filled the new-made world with light,
for God’s mercies shall endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.

All things living God doth feed;
with full hand supplies their need,
for God’s mercies shall endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.

Let us then with gladsome mind
praise the Lord, so good and kind,
for God’s mercies shall endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.

(Words: John Milton, Music: Hymn Tunes of the United Brethren.
Words & Music: Public Domain
Church CCLI # 2458953)

In His Time

Give Me Oil in My Lamp

Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning;
Give me oil in my lamp, I pray. Hallelujah!
Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning;
Keep me burning ’til the break of day.
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,
sing Hosanna to the King of kings.
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,
sing hosanna, let us sing!

Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising;
Give me joy in my heart, I pray. Hallelujah!
Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising;
Keep me praising ’til the break of day.
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,
sing Hosanna to the King of kings.
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,
sing hosanna, let us sing!

Give me peace in my heart, keep me loving;
Give me peace in my heart, I pray. Hallelujah!
Give me peace in my heart, keep me loving;
Keep me loving ’til the break of day.
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,
sing Hosanna to the King of kings.
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,
sing hosanna, let us sing!

Give me love in my heart, keep me serving;
Give me love in my heart, I pray. Hallelujah!
Give me love in my heart, keep me serving;
Keep me serving ’til the break of day.
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,
sing Hosanna to the King of kings.
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,
sing hosanna, let us sing!

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 2 – “Counting Our Words”

August 2, 2020July 16, 2020 stmarksprespei

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Word of God Across the Ages

Word of God across the ages
live in me from day to day,
Jesus’ love and power controlling
all I do or say.

May the Word of God dwell richly
in my heart from hour to hour,
so that all may see I triumph
only through God’s power.

May the peace of God my Sovereign
rule my life in everything,
that I may be calm to comfort
sick and sorrowing

May the love of Jesus fill me,
as the waters fill the sea;
Christ exalting, self-denying,
this is victory.

May I run the race before me,
strong and brave to face the foe,
looking only unto Jesus
as I onward go.

(Words: Katie B. Wilkinson © the estate of Katie B. Wilkinson; Music: A.C. Barham-Gould by permission of © D.R. Gould Esq, as printed in the Presbyterian Church in Canada Book of Praise © 1996
Church CCLI # 2458953)

Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.

When I feel afraid, and I think I’ve lost my way
still You’re there right beside me.
Nothing will I fear as long as You are near.
Please be near me to the end.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.

I will not forget Your love for me,
and yet, my heart forever is wandering.
Jesus, be my guide and hold me to Your side;
and I will love you to the end.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.

(Words: Amy Grant Music: Michael W. Smith © Meadowgreen Music Co./Bug & Bear Music, as printed in the Celebration Hymnal ©1997
Church CCLI # 2458953)

May the Mind of Christ My Saviour

May the mind of Christ my Saviour
live in me from day to day,
Jesus’ love and power controlling
all I do or say.

May the Word of God dwell richly
in my heart from hour to hour,
so that all may see I triumph
only through God’s power.

May the peace of God my Sovereign
rule my life in everything,
that I may be calm to comfort
sick and sorrowing

May the love of Jesus fill me,
as the waters fill the sea;
Christ exalting, self-denying,
this is victory.

May I run the race before me,
strong and brave to face the foe,
looking only unto Jesus
as I onward go.

St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church

Charlottetown, PEI

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Virtual Church: Sunday, SEPTEMBER 27 – “Something More”

Oh Sing a New Song to the Lord

Psalm 84

We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations

Virtual Church: Sunday, SEPTEMBER 6 – “Insomnia”

This Is The Day

Lift Up Your Hearts to the Lord

There is a Redeemer

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 30 – “Loaves and Fishes”

Jesus Calls Us Here to Meet Him

As the Deer

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 23 – “Come to the Light”

The Lord’s My Light

Peace is Flowing Like a River/ Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Shine, Jesus, Shine

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 16 – “Being Born Again”

Great is the Lord

I See the Love of God

To God Be the Glory

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 9 – “A Healthy Dose”

Let Us With a Gladsome Mind

In His Time

Give Me Oil in My Lamp

Virtual Church: Sunday, AUGUST 2 – “Counting Our Words”

Word of God Across the Ages

Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet

May the Mind of Christ My Saviour