On this coming Sunday we will again consider the subject of the Sanctity of Human Life.

You may remember that last year our Church began the tradition of using the third Sunday in January each year as a time to hear from God’s Word on this central Biblical doctrine. Along with many other Christians and Churches across our land, we will turn to the pages of Holy Scripture to discover the profound implications of being made in God’s image and likeness.

Our sermon this year will be based upon three texts from the Gospel of Matthew, 6:26, 10:29-31, and 12:12.

Each of these passages record the direct words of Jesus. And each shares a common theme, that of the incalculable worth of a human life.

As we probe these inspired words from our Savior, we will learn that being ‘pro-life’ extends far beyond our righteous opposition to abortion, for it touches every dimension of our lives and our relationships.

At this annual time of special reflection, we also want to increase our payers and support for one of our ministry partners, The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center. Praise the Lord for their sacrificial work and faithful witness to our city!

I hope you will carefully read these passages from Matthew, and pray not only for us as we gather around God’s Word, but also for our community and world that needs the grace mercy of our Lord.