“The commonwealth of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a tresspasser found it, hid it again, and then in joy went and sold everthing and bought that field.
Again, the commonwealth of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When the merchant found one of great value, went away and sold everything and bought it.
(Matthew 13:44-45)

3rd Sunday of Epiphany

Thank God for the ministries of:

A Church for All MCC, Sacramento, California, USA (Church Anniversary Jan. 25, 2009)

and

Reverend Sandra Emery ministering with Open Circle MCC, Bellview, Florida, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Matthew 11-13
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2011-13&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

The Eternal is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
(Psalm 9:9, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

King of Peace MCC, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (Church Anniversary Jan. 26, 1975

and

Dr Denise Powell ministering with MCC Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Australia

Through the Bible in a year:
Psalm 9-11
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%209-11&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

People may think they are doing what is right, but God examines the heart.
(Proverbs 21:2, NLT)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Resurrection MCC, Houston, Texas, USA

and

Pastor Scott Hill ministering with Valley Ministries MCC, Stockton, California, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Isaiah 18-22
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2018-22&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Look to God and God’s strength;
seek God’s face always.
(1 Chronicles 16:11, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

New Creation MCC, Columbus, Ohio, USA

and

Rev. Melinda Ludy ministering with MCC Baltimore, Baltimore, Ohio, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Job 7-8
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%207-8&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

The One who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.
(Romans 8:27, NRSVA)

Thank God for the ministries of:

ICM San José, San José, Costa Rico

and

Rev. Deana Dudley ministering with MCC Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Pastoral Anniversary Jan. 21, 2024)

Through the Bible in a year:
Romans 7-8
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%207-8&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Showing respect to the Lord brings true life–
if you do it, you can relax without fear of danger.
(Proverbs 19:23, CEV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Trinity MCC (Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, Texas, USA (Church Anniversary near Jan. 19, 1984)

and

Dr. Carla Sherrell ministering with MCC Washington DC, Washington, DC, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Joshua 16-20
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua%2016-20&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
(Genesis 12:3, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Safe Harbor MCC, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA (Church Anniversary Jan. 19, 1987)

and

The Rev. Marian Cavagnaro ministering with Sunshine Cathedral MCC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Genesis 12-15
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2012-15&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Jesus said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”
(Matthew 9:12-13)

Epiphany 2

Thank God for the ministries of:

MCC Vienna, Vienna, Austria

and

Pastor Elaine Rivera ministering with Come As You Are MCC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Matthew 8-10
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%208-10&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

You, O God, have answered my prayer
and my plea for mercy
(Psalm 6:9, CEV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada (church Anniversary Jan. 17, 1988)

and

Rev. Rhonda Thorne ministering with MCC of the Blue Ridge, Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Psalm 6-8
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%206-8&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Give thanks to our God, call on God’s name;
make known among the nations what God has done,
and proclaim that God’s name is exalted.
(Isaiah 12:4, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Open Circle MCC, Bellview, Florida, USA (church Anniversary Jan. 17, 2008)

and

Rev. Sheena Metal ministering with Founders MCC, Los Angeles, California, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Isaiah 12-17
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2012-17&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada