They went to a place called Gethsemini, and Jesus said to his disciples, sit here while I pray.

He took Peter, James, and John with him,

and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.

My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death, he said to them.

Stay here and keep watch.

Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed

that if possible the hour might pass from him. Abba father, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him.

Abba, father, he said, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will,

but what you will. Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. Simon, he said to Peter, are you asleep? Couldn't you keep watch

for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing,

but the flesh is weak. Once more, he went away and prayed the same thing. When he came back,

he again found them sleeping because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say. Returning the third time,

he said to them, are you still sleeping and resting? Enough. The hour has come. Look, the son of man

is delivered into the hands of sinners.

Rise, let us go.

Here comes my betrayer.

This is the word of the Lord.

Thank you, God.

Thanks.

Good evening, everyone.

It is such a joy and a privilege to be here with you, worshipping with you and learning with you.

I'm so grateful for what God is already doing in the room.

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