This week we explore God as the Alpha who provides, protects, guides, directs. God as Rest, God as our Answer.

Thanks to the music team of David Kruse, Susan Rempel, and Margaret Thiessen, and to the tech team for helping put the service together.

This service is an edited version of our March 20th gathering. We hold in-person services every Sunday at 10:45 AM. We would love to see you there!

Scripture Reading

• Matthew 11:25-30

Lyrics to Closing Song

Answer

Hard times blowing in from the east

Snapping jaws like a beast

Hard times come on clipboards and on charts

In the shadow of hospital art

They play their part

Chorus:

Well I'm unanswered in my questions and my whys

All I hear is shuffling feet and soft alibis

If I'm unanswered as my last leaves fall

You are my answer

You are my answer

You are my answer to this and to all

Whispering, feels like it's all I ever do

When I'm talking about us

I'm talking about you

Whispering, prayers I thought I'd never pray

Some to just let me go

Most to stay

Mystery, she says please leave room for me

Hold loosely all of your certainty

Mystery, trust the long work of God

Ash to ashes, dust to dust

Do we have to?

Yes we must

c. Wayne Friesen