The Good News Blog

He is Risen!

It’s morning, the sun is up and once again we celebrate the most pivotal event in history. The Lord came and walked among us as flesh and blood, offered Himself as sacrifice for our sins, was buried and then resurrected from the grave. Hence the cry He is Risen!

6 “He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” — Luke 24:6-7

If you are so inclined, please join us this morning at 11:00am at the Mission of Grace Facebook page.

The Pain Before the Joy — Thoughts on Good Friday

As you go through your current trials, remember the Lord endured unimaginable hell on our behalf. And through it all He kept His focus on the goal — the atonement for man’s sins and making a way for us to have a relationship with Him. It makes this a Good Friday indeed and all the days ahead no matter what comes.

Jesus to His disciples:

^{32 “}Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. ³³I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:32-33

Cheerful Givers

⁷Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. — II Corinthians 9:7-8

We have had numerous calls from people asking how they can give funds to the church. Thank you for that.

For now, you can mail us a check or money order. Our address is below, and be sure to include your address if you would like for us to send you a tax receipt at year’s end.

In the near future, we will have online giving up and running and will post here when that’s available.

Thank you again for asking and know that what you give is a blessing to the church and others.

Our address:

Mission of Grace
P.O. Box 691
Hayden, CO 81639

GraceChat360

Doug Zirkle, the pastor of Mission of Grace for those new to this site, is preparing a series of short videos to encourage us in the Lord. These will be messages of 2-10 minutes in length. Most will probably be much shorter than 10 minutes. It is our hope to also house the audio of these messages on this site, so that people can easily listen on all of their devices.

The first message aired yesterday on the church’s Facebook page and on the YouTube channel (see the video below). Another will be mid-week and hopefully one at the end of the week. You can search for these messages on Facebook and YouTube with the keyword: gracechat360

There will also be a longer message on Sundays.

Thank you for bearing with us as we get more into the 21st century on our communications.

National Day of Prayer Today

On Friday, the President called for a National Day of Prayer today.

How wonderful that he has put the focus where it needs to be — on our Savior:

As your President, I ask you to pray for the health and well-being of your fellow Americans and to remember that no problem is too big for God to handle. We should all take to heart the holy words found in 1 Peter 5:7: ‘Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.” Let us pray that all those affected by the virus will feel the presence of our Lord’s protection and love during this time. With God’s help, we will overcome this threat.'”

It is a fitting response from Christians to the possible devastation and the fear and panic that has ensued with regard to the Corona virus. The Lord intended His house to be a house of prayer:

Even those I will bring to My holy mountain
And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be acceptable on My altar; For My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.”

Isaiah 56:7

Many blessings of peace and joy to you and yours as you seek the Lord today and bask in His goodness and ability to heal us not just physically but most important, spiritually.