Life Worship Service – December 31, 2023 – with Joe Bridi, National Field Staff, Lebanon

In a stirring and heartfelt celebration titled “God’s Faithfulness: A Celebration of His Unchanging Love,” Joe Bridi, National Field Staff in Lebanon, passionately reflects on the unwavering nature of God’s love and faithfulness. Through the evocative presentation, Joe emphasizes the enduring nature of God’s kindness and blessings, even in the face of adversity. Encouraging listeners to remember and praise God for His unyielding care, Joe reminds us of the strength and renewal that God provides, likening adversities to necessary pruning for growth. As the message unfolds, Joe leads us to reflect on God’s faithfulness in every season and circumstance and encourages them to look forward to a new beginning, inspired by the unwavering love of God.

  • God’s faithfulness in every season and circumstance
  • God’s relentless love and faithfulness
  • God’s unwavering love and faithfulness
  • The Psalmist calls for praise and thanks to God for His blessings and kindness
  • Remembering God’s kindness and blessings
  • God renews our strength amidst difficulties
  • Adversities are like pruning for growth
  • Reflect on God’s care and blessings, look forward to a new beginning

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God’s faithfulness in every season and circumstance

  • In every valley and shadow, God has been faithful and provided. Even in darkness, His light scatters it.
  • God’s love has surrounded us through all challenges, always been enough, and there is no name greater than the one who saves.

God’s relentless love and faithfulness

  • The lyrics emphasize the message of God’s unwavering love and pursuit of individuals
  • The song expresses the idea of being pursued and loved by God despite one’s flaws and imperfections

God’s unwavering love and faithfulness

  • The message conveys the unchanging love and faithfulness of God, even in difficult times.
  • The lyrics express a deep sense of gratitude and praise for God’s attributes.

The Psalmist calls for praise and thanks to God for His blessings and kindness

  • The author lists the blessings of forgiveness, healing, redemption, love, mercy, and satisfaction from God
  • It’s a perfect time to reflect on the blessings and look back at what God has done in our lives in 2023

Remembering God’s kindness and blessings

  • Encouragement to take time to remember God’s kindness and blessings before the year ends, especially during difficult times
  • Reflecting on how God has brought us through various challenges and focusing on the care and love expressed in spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being

God renews our strength amidst difficulties

  • Psalmist’s acknowledgment of God’s intervention in tough situations
  • An analogy of how God wants us to become stronger through difficulties

Adversities are like pruning for growth

  • Adversities, like pruning, remove what’s hindering our growth
  • We may not understand it now, but God’s work in our lives is for our flourishing

Reflect on God’s care and blessings, look forward to a new beginning

  • Experiencing His blessings and relying fully on Him in the New Year
  • Feeding on His words and seeking His mercy and favor for 2024

Televised Services

If you are unable to attend our Sunday service, there are still many ways that we can worship “together”!  You can join us for our live-stream Sunday mornings at 11am and/or you will be able to view it on our website soon after.  

We are also excited to announce that you can watch the Sunday service broadcast from CFTV, channel 30.2 over air or Cogeco Cable 600. It is re-run several times during the week at 7am.

Thank you for your patience and please remember to connect with your church family via phone, email or texts until we can gather again.