Lord, give you all the glory, all the praise. You alone are worthy of our praise, Lord.

So we lift your name high up this morning. Lord, we are here for a reason and one reason only to hear from your living word.

So would you bless us as we seek, seek you this morning, Lord?

Give us a desire, a passion for your word, Lord.

And Lord, give us clarification, Lord, and understanding as we dive in, Lord.

Continue to bless and be with Pastor J.D., Lord, and this family.

Would you please hold them up with the power of your mighty hand?

We ask this in your name only Jesus, please say. Amen. Amen. Would you please hold them up with the power of your mighty hand?

We ask this in your name only Jesus please say.

Amen and amen.

And good morning and welcome.

You can be seated.

Glad you're here.

Those of you online, we're glad you're joining us.

Before we jump in though, I do want to let you know that our prayer meeting is this Tuesday,

June 2nd, 7 p.m. here in the sanctuary. I would love to have you come join with us if you're able.

But let's get into the word. We're in Mark's Gospel, verse by verse through this gospel. We're

now at chapter 3 and we're going to pick it up in verse 13 and Lord willing make it through

to verse 19. So now this is a, this comes out of Ezra reading while the people stood for the reading of

the scriptures.

So I just wanted to explain the why behind the what in having you stand only if you're able.

But if those of you that are able or would prefer not to either way,

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