As in that upper room you left your seat
and took a towel and chose a servant’s part,
so for today, Lord, wash again my feet,
who in your mercy died to cleanse my heart.
I bow before you, all my sin confessed,
to hear again the words of love you said;
and at your table, as your honored guest,
I take and eat the true and living Bread.
So in remembrance of your life laid down
I come to praise you for your grace divine;
saved by your cross, and subject to your crown,
strengthened for service by this bread and wine.
—Timothy Dudley-Smith (1993), from A HOUSE OF PRAISE: COLLECTED HYMNS 1961-2001, © 2003 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission. ISBN 0-916642-74-7.
Jeff Ling, Pastor of Clear River Church, has served the body of Christ for over 40 years. Jeff has a pastor’s heart and his teaching ministry is dynamic, humorous, practical and solidly rooted in the Scriptures. Jeff has had the privilege of teaching not only locally but internationally, focusing on worship, servant leadership, and spiritual growth. Jeff holds a Master's Degree in Pastoral Counseling and is a Certified Master Coach with Creative Results Management. He has done graduate studies with Reformed Theological Seminary and is ordained by Messenger Fellowship, Nashville, Tenn.,Jeff and his wife Zibby reside in Manassas, Virginia. They have three grown children; Matthew (Heidi), Andrew and Jennifer (Aaron). They also enjoy five adorable grandchildren!
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