FEBRUARY 7, 2012
| From Pastor Roger - Comfort my people John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the entire Bible: "Jesus wept."
On Sunday morning, we gathered in the ICU waiting room at PeaceHealth Southwest as her family prepared to say their final goodbyes to 41-year-old Tina Oliver Rief. Over the course of my ministry, I've shared many sorrows with my church families. We've certainly had our share of them here in Vancouver. We weep. E.G. White wrote:
"…an infinite humanity in Christ pities us." Not in the sense that we are pathetic, but in feeling our pain. He feels our pain so acutely — over the lost job, broken home, aching body, or death of a loved one — that He weeps with us. Praise God, there's more. Underlying the sorrow and tears, there is often hope, strength, and many times, healing of relationships and hearts. Our tears are often accompanied by helpless wringing of hands, without a clue what we ought to do next. Not so with Jesus. While His tears fall, his "almighty hand will hold us up…" No wonder Isaiah was able to write "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God." Isa 40:1 NIV
| What's happening Today: 3:00pm Tina Oliver Rief Memorial Feb. 23, 7pm - Keepers of the Faith Quartet. THIS WEEK Tuesday, Feb. 7 NEXT WEEK |
