Ah, holy Jesus, how hast Thou offended,

That man to judge Thee hath in hate pretended?

By foes derided, by Thine own rejected,

O most afflicted.

Who was the guilty? 

Who brought this upon Thee?

Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone Thee.

'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied Thee:

I crucified Thee.

Lo, the good Shepherd for the sheep is offered:

The slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered:

For man's atonement, while he nothing heedeth,

God intercedeth.

For me, kind Jesus, was Thine incarnation,

Thy mortal sorrow, and Thy life's oblation:

Thy death of anguish and Thy bitter passion,

For my salvation.

Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay Thee,

I do adore Thee, and will ever pray Thee,

Think on Thy pity and Thy love unswerving,

Not my deserving. 

- Johann Heermann

Keeping In Touch

Dear church friends ~

During these weeks when we cannot meet together, Pastor Adam has set up two Youtube channels for us. The first is a channel for the church. If you click here, you will find it. It has some familiar hymns and praise songs that Mary Kathryn has recorded for you, plus a message from Adam and a selection of Scripture readings.

The second Youtube channel (please click here) contains short devotionals that Pastor Adam has made - 5 to 10 minutes each. "Questions in Community" is the title of these devotionals, parables and conversations Jesus had during His ministry that encourage us also to ask questions, discuss, and better understand His meaning.

Please listen to these and leave comments under the devotional videos to engage in the conversation. We hope they are helpful as you worship at home and pray!

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,

whose mind is stayed on Thee,

because he trusts in Thee."

Isaiah 26:3