Pastor Jon Verwey, Pam McSherry, and Kevin Canham

¹ In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. — Genesis 1:1 (NLT)

…God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! — Genesis 1:31 (NLT)

…One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?”— Genesis 3:1 (NLT)

⁴ “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. ⁵ “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” — Genesis 3:4–5 (NLT)

⁶ When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. ⁷ Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. ⁸ But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. — Romans 5:6–8 (NLT)

Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” And with those words he breathed his last. — Luke 23:46 (NLT)

…God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. — Romans 5:8 (NLT)

⁹ The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.
¹⁰ All of your works will thank you, Lord, and your faithful followers will praise you. 
¹¹ They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power. 
¹² They will tell about your mighty deeds and about the majesty and glory of your reign. 
¹³ For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does. — Psalm 145:9–13 (NLT)

They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power. — Psalm 145:11 (NLT)