Prayer of Dedication. Bay Shore Church Sunday Worship Service, March 16, 2025

This Sunday, March 16 in Worship "The Power of Compassion Second Sunday in Lent Luke 13: 10 - 17 Imagine being bent over for eighteen years, unable to look up and see the world around you. Jesus saw this woman—truly saw her—and his compassion moved him to heal, even when others disapproved. Come discover how the power of compassion can help us break down barriers, restore dignity, and truly see one another as God sees us. Lenten Sermon Series: "Countercultural Virtues: Living Like Jesus in a Broken World" How do we live with character when the world around us glorifies power, pride, and self-interest? This Lenten season, we invite you to journey with us as we embrace the virtues that Jesus embodied. "Countercultural Virtues" is a four-part sermon series exploring how humility, compassion, truthfulness, and courage can reshape our hearts, our relationships, and our community. Together, we will discover that following Jesus means taking a stand against the destructive values of our culture and embodying a better way—one that leads to transformation, healing, and hope. Join us as we examine the virtues of Jesus and learn how to live them out in practical ways. Through these teachings, we will be reminded that our faith is not just about what we believe, but about the kind of people we are called to become. May this Lenten journey inspire us all to live with courage, grace, and integrity, standing as a beacon of hope in a world that needs it more than ever.