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Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church
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March 26, 2017
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Questions for
Reflection
What was the source of King Nebuchadnezzar's pride?
Why do you think God brought judgment on the King? Do you think this was warranted?
What do you think turned the King's attitude around? Do you think this was effective for long term transformation?
How do you relate to this story? Think of a time when your pride was toppled and your life transformed.
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Lent: What Matters Most :: Humility
The Rev. Debbie Whaley, preaching
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This Sunday we gather as one congregation for only one worship at 10 am. Has there ever been a time when all of us were gathered in one place, lifting up our our collective voice in praise to God?
Several months ago, our worship leadership gathered in prayer around some challenges we were facing. Out of that time of discernment, we felt called to bring our community together in the unity of one worship service. The Spirit clearly led us to affirm that we are ONE congregation--not three. Our worship sensibilities may preference a particular style over another, but we want to celebrate our oneness in Christ. So join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. for a worship service that features our Taizé, traditional, and contemporary styles in one service.
Afterward, join us for a simple lunch in Trinity Court and in Fellowship Hall. If you plan to attend the Adult Learning class, "The Death of Jesus According to the Gospels," pick up your lunch and head to Soulé Hall by 11:30 a.m.
And don't forget our choral concert Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Rossini's Stabat Mater will be glorious!
See you on Sunday,
Debbie
P.S. Remember that we have overflow parking at Lima mortuary and the Resurrection Church parking lot near Building 700. Please leave the parking spaces closest to the church for those who need them most.
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Theme for the Day
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It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. --Saint Augustine
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. --C. S. Lewis
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Scripture Passage
All this came upon King Nebuchadnezzar. At the end of twelve months he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, and the king said, "Is this not magnificent Babylon, which I have built as a royal capital by my mighty power and for my glorious majesty?" While the words were still in the king's mouth, a voice came from heaven: "O King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: The kingdom has departed from you! You shall be driven away from human society, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like oxen, and seven times shall pass over you, until you have learned that the Most High has sovereignty over the kingdom of mortals and gives it to whom he will." Immediately the sentence was fulfilled against Nebuchadnezzar. He was driven away from human society, ate grass like oxen, and his body was bathed with the dew of heaven, until his hair grew as long as eagles' feathers and his nails became like birds' claws.
When that period was over, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me. I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored the one who lives forever. For his sovereignty is an everlasting sovereignty, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation.
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