Service Location: the Miltons' (6554 S Datura St, Littleton)
Time: 10:00am
Dear Church,
Our journey through Genesis continues this week in Genesis 2. On the podcast, Joe and Tim explore Genesis 2:8–17, focusing on the Garden of Eden and its theological and geographical implications. They clarify that Eden is a broader region with the garden placed in its eastern part, the river flowing from Eden suggests a mountain source to the west and symbolizes God's life-giving presence flowing through the garden and bringing life to all creation, a motif repeated throughout Scripture. The conversation highlights that Adam was given a purpose—to cultivate and guard the garden—foreshadowing a coming conflict. Finally, they reflect on the command not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge as a “not yet” lesson, designed to mature humanity over time, not as an arbitrary temptation but as part of God’s intended growth process.
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Upcoming Events
Here are the details for Sunday's service:
Scripture Readings:
- Psalm: Psalm 69 (Selle)
- OT: Genesis 2:8-17 (Ian)
- NT: Revelation 21:22-22:5 (Elena)
- Gospel: John 2 (Ryan)
- Prayers of the People: Micah
Songs:
- Song 1: Come, Let Us.. (73, G)
- Song 2: Psalm 95 (44, D)
- Song 3: Psalm 15 (22, C)
- Song 4: Abide with Me (61, Bb)
- Song 5: Psalm 130 (52, A-->B)
- Song 6: When the Enemy (127, Em)
Looking forward to worshiping with you all on Sunday!
Blessings,
Joe Anderson
Call: Joe | Homily: Stephen | Eucharist: Tim