
February 2012 Worship Themes
February 5 Jesus did not come to cure us of what ails us but to announce good news and invite us to respond.
He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” (Mark 1:38)
February 12 The healing Jesus offers is the cure of diseases but the restoration of relationships.
A leper . . . said to him, “If you choose, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus . . . said to him, “I do choose. Be made clean.” (Mark 1:40-41)
February 19 After “mountain-top” experiences, we have to return to the hard reality of our daily routine.
Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus. (Mark 9:8)
February 26 The gift of the gospel has been presented, and now we are invited to respond to that gift.
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe the good news.” (Mark 1:15)