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Join as we explore the message “Unjust Suffering – The Example of Christ,” shared by Rev. David W. Brown. This message is rooted in 1 Peter 2:19–25. In this passage, we are reminded that Christ Himself endured suffering—not because He deserved it, but as an act of love, obedience, and redemption.
Peter points us to Jesus as our example—One who faced injustice without retaliation, entrusted Himself to God, and ultimately brought healing through His sacrifice. This message invites us to reflect on how we respond in seasons of hardship, unfairness, or pain, and challenges us to follow Christ’s example with faith, humility, and trust.
In a world where suffering can feel overwhelming and unjust, we are reminded that we are not alone. Through Christ, there is purpose, hope, and healing—even in the midst of difficulty. Share in worship, reflect, and consider what it means to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, trusting God even when the path is hard.
Worship Resource
CALL TO WORSHIP: adapted from Dr. Lisa Hancock Micah 6:6-8
LEADER: Beloved, what worship does God desire of us?
PEOPLE: To do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.
LEADER: When we share the good news with all creation, what does it look like?
PEOPLE: To do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.
LEADER: Come, let us worship God with justice, kindness, and humility!
PEOPLE: With our voices and our lives we praise the God of justice, kindness and humility!
HYMN: Morning Has Broken
Morning has broken like the first morning,
blackbird has spoken like the first bird.
Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning!
Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!
Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from heaven,
like the first dewfall on the first grass.
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden,
sprung in completeness where God’s feet pass.
Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning
born of the one light Eden saw play!
Praise with elation, praise every morning,
God’s recreation of the new day!
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH by Brian Miller
We believe in God the Father, who created the world, was faithful when we were not, and who continuously seeks to redeem the world.
We believe in God the Son, Jesus Christ, who humbled himself by becoming human and moving into our neighborhood; was sent by the Father to give us life; embodied and taught the righteous love of God; and who, though he knew no sin, became sin and was put to death on a cross.
We believe that three days later, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead by the power of God; was seen in bodily form by his disciples.
We believe that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus gives us victory over any form of sin and brokenness and allows us to know the full love of God for the world.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who actively works in our lives, giving us grace to be like Jesus, and sends us to show God’s love for the world.
SCRIPTURE Acts 2:42-47 (NRSVUE)
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the
prayers. 43 Awe came upon everyone because many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous[c] hearts, 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
HYMN Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us #381 UMH, vs 2 ending
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 2:19-25 (ESV)
19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
HYMN Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise #312 UMH
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
To his throne above the skies, Alleluia!
Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia!
Reascends his native heaven, Alleluia!
There the glorious triumph waits, Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia!
Christ hath conquered death and sin, Alleluia!
Take the King of glory in, Alleluia!
See! the heaven its Lord receives, Alleluia!
Yet he loves the earth he leaves, Alleluia!
Though returning to his throne, Alleluia!
Still he calls the world his own, Alleluia!
See! he lifts his hands above, Alleluia!
See! he shows the prints of love, Alleluia!
Hark! his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia!
Blessings on his church below, Alleluia!
BENEDICTION from Literature & Liturgy
May the holy wisdom of God guard your ways and guide your paths.
May the living truth of God enlighten your hearts and open your minds.
May the living Spirit of God give you life, and life to the full!
In God the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer we pray.
Amen!
Thank you for worshipping and see you next week!
