Pastor's Corner

In John 14-16, Jesus Christ teaches what is referred to as the Farewell or the Upper Room Discourse. At the beginning of this message, Jesus gives His disciples some words of encouragement and comfort:

“1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” (John 14:1-3).

This is a favorite passage that is often read at funerals.

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