“Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?”
Elder Christopher Goodson urges believers to remain faithful amid discouragement by identifying three enemies of endurance—ministry fatigue, the frustration of waiting, and the temptation to quit—and offers pastoral encouragement and practical steps (rest in Christ, community, patience, continued service and giving) to persevere until God’s promised harvest arrives.
“You have collected my tears in your bottle and recorded each one of them in your book.”
Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from Psalm 27 about 'Trouble,' teaching that trouble is universal but God actively hides, calms, and sets believers on a rock in the midst of trials. He urges reliance on the Bible as the instruction manual, calls for joyful praise and testimony, invites listeners to respond to Christ, and issues practical appeals for stewardship (roof repairs, Juneteenth sponsorship) and community engagement.
“it'll teach you that it's okay to cry because he bottles up those tears”
Youth Congress 2021 Tuesday night service with extended worship and performances, a sub-theme message on spiritual authority/Scripture as the remedy against the enemy, and a main sermon calling Christians to intentional love, forgiveness, peacemaking, and evangelistic outreach.