Preparation for Sunday Service
For Sunday the 8th of March, 2026 (Third Sunday in Lent)
As we gather for worship on the third Sunday in Lent, the readings reveal God’s mercy and grace. When thirsty Israel earned the Lord’s wrath by grumbling against him in the wilderness, rather than striking them with lightning the Lord commanded Moses to strike a rock with his staff and brought forth water for the people. In the Gospel reading, Jesus speaks with a sinful Samaritan woman to give her the water of life, faith in him who is Christ and Savior. In the reading from Romans we are reminded how God’s love came to us not when we had earned it, but while we were still sinners. What a wonderful God, who treats us not as we have deserved, but rather forgives us and loves us and provides us with all we need both now and forever. Thank God!
