Lament is a heartfelt expression of sorrow for the pain and suffering that we both experience and witness in the world around us. It is a broken-hearted cry out to God that the world is not as it should be. Lament is not simply a complaint, but an invitation to bring our broken hearts to God, to meet Jesus IN the grief, instead of trying to escape or whitewash over it. This week we invite you to dig deep into the sacred space of lament in various forms.
Monday – Wake Up, Jesus
Click Here to experience a 10 minute prayer and worship experience of lament.
Tuesday – The Weight Of Grief
Click Here to experience a 10 minute reflective prayer practice of lament, called The Weight Of Grief.
Wednesday – Jesus Wept
Click Here to be guided in a 9 minute breath prayer, called Jesus Wept.
Thursday – The Wounded Saviour
Click Here to be guided in an 8 minute reflection and worship practice, called Wounded Saviour.
Friday – Why Aren’t You Awake?
Click Here to engage in the practice of Lament through worship, with the song Why Aren’t You Awake?
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Understanding An Ancient Text
The Bible is a fascinating and invaluable resource for exploring and understanding the depths of who God is and how he loves. Understanding the unique way in which it was written and the different types of literature found within will go a long way towards helping you know how to accurately apply the truth in this beautiful and ancient book to your own 21st century life.
Gethsemane Prayer
Jesus submits to God’s way, rejecting his own instincts and surrendering control of his life into the hands of God...
At Southridge, we believe that LGBTQ+ people are deeply loved by God and are full image bearers of God, each bringing unique value to our community. In that spirit, everyone is welcome to belong and participate in the life of our church.
As a fully-inclusive Jesus-centred church, LGBTQ+ followers of Jesus have full and equal opportunity to participate in baptism, membership, leadership, employment, and marriage.
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