05/25/2026
Dear Church Family,
I hope this message finds you well and that your Memorial Day weekend was filled with meaningful reflection and time with loved ones.
This past Sunday, we gathered for a special Memorial Day service where we honored those who have served and sacrificed for our country while remembering the spiritual memorials God has given us throughout Scripture. It was a powerful reminder that freedom—both physical and spiritual—comes at a great cost, and we must never forget those who paid the price.
The sermon explored the biblical principle of remembrance, examining how God has consistently called His people to remember His faithfulness through memorials and sacred observances. From the rainbow after the flood to the stones at the Jordan River, God knew we would need help remembering what He has done. We reflected on three key biblical memorials: the Feast of Passover (remembering deliverance from bo***ge), the Day of Worship (remembering God's holiness), and the Lord's Supper (remembering Christ's sacrifice). These spiritual memorials intersect beautifully with Memorial Day, reminding us that the freedoms we enjoy—including our freedom to worship—have been secured through sacrifice, both divine and human.
Takeaways:
Give God Your Best, Not Your Leftovers - Just as God instructed the Israelites to offer a lamb without spot or blemish, we are called to give God our best in every area of life. Too often we keep the best for ourselves and offer God what's left over. True love for God means He receives our first and finest.
Never Forget the Price of Freedom - The ability to gather freely for worship, to sing, to pray, and to study God's Word is not something to take for granted. This freedom was purchased by the blood of servicemen and women who answered the call. We must honor their sacrifice by being faithful stewards of the liberties they secured for us.
"Do This in Remembrance of Me" - When we partake of communion, we're not just performing a ritual—we're proclaiming to the world that we believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We don't come to the table because we're worthy, but because God is holy and invites us into His presence. This is our ultimate memorial of the ultimate sacrifice.
As we move forward this week, let's carry the spirit of remembrance in our hearts. May we live lives worthy of the sacrifices made for us—both on Calvary's cross and on battlefields around the world. And may all those who come behind us find us faithful.
Thank you for making worship a priority and for being part of a church family that honors both God and country.
In His Service,
Pastor Jerry
