(8-26-24) The membership of St. Paul’s Country Church, located at 1538 Oregon Road, Rockford, OH invites you to their worship service at 10 AM on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

The lesson title is “The Heart of the Matter“ which is based on Mark 7:1-8; 14-15; 21-23 and will be presented by Pastor Mike Husted.

Mark 7:1-8 — New International Version

7 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus 2 and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. 3 (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding to the tradition of the elders. 4 When they come from the marketplace they do not eat unless they wash. And they observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers and kettles.[a])

5 So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders instead of eating their food with defiled hands?”

6 He replied, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written:

“‘These people honor me with their lips,
    but their hearts are far from me.
7 They worship me in vain;
    their teachings are merely human rules.’

8 You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.”

Sunday School starts at 9:00 a.m. for all ages. Children’s Junior Church is every Sunday except the last Sunday of the month. Bible-based lessons and children’s activities plus snacks are included.

Please call the church office at 419-942-1374 for any questions regarding worship services. Or visit the St. Paul’s – Rockford Facebook Page for the most up-to-date information.

St. Paul’s Country Church is an INDEPENDENT and non-denominational church following the Bible – the community is invited to join them in their handicapped accessible facility.