Spring Branch Church of Brethren

06/04/2026

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

06/03/2026

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

06/02/2026

““Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

06/01/2026

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭42‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

06/01/2026

Spring Branch Church of the Brethren opened our 11:00 am service with music provided by Pastor Rodney Kennedy, welcoming everyone to today’s service and presented the opening prayer. There were 31 in attendance. Leesa Kennedy led the congregation in the hymn “Power in the Blood” accompanied by pianist Marie Shelten. Shannon Kennedy, Wyatt Ferrell, Harper Dugan, and Leesa Kennedy collected the tithes and offerings, and Joyce Meyer gave the prayer of Thanksgiving. The congregation shared expressions of joy and prayer concerns. Leesa Kennedy gave the prayer of faith and healing. Tanner Kennedy read the call to worship from Acts 1:3-9. Pastor Kennedy delivered a message titled “The First Sermon and the Birth of the Church” with text from Acts 2:14-41. Shannon Kennedy gave the dismissal prayer. Upcoming events: June 21- Monthly carry-in meal; June 21- Baptisms. Those on our prayer list are Kennedy Valenti, Amber Price, Pam Arvidson, David Beard, Dennis Benedict, Eva Joe Langley, Elaine Butler-Bedford, Becky Stegemann, Sarah Estep, Diana Smith, Harry Pitts, Zada Grindstaff, John Stewart, Graham, Bryan and Chrystal Hensley, Brenda Lane, Logan & Skylar Stewart, Matt Sullivan, and Logan Lane. Other prayers are for our country, those in harm’s way from natural disasters, war, and terrorists; and we pray for our Christian brothers and sisters, Israel, our President, our government, and our troops.

05/31/2026

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

05/30/2026

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.

05/29/2026

“He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.

05/28/2026

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭9‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

05/27/2026

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.