Ministers’ Covenant Day†
Wednesday, September 16 — Psalm 107:10–16
Jeremiah 48:26–49:16; Hebrews 3:1–15
O Lord, you are God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you have made heaven and earth. 2 Kings 19:15
The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign forever and ever. Revelation 11:15
Emmanuel, you came to be the light of the world, to fulfill the promise for all creation, to reign as our Chief Elder forever. Hallelujah! We celebrate your presence with us as we remember this day of covenant. Amen.
† During a synodal conference in London, Jesus Christ was recognized as chief elder of the Brethren’s Church. The day is observed as a covenanting day for servants of the church.