Don't lie. That's how we've summarized it. But that weakens the depth of it.

The ninth commandment wasn't written for polite conversation. It was written for the city gate — the ancient courtroom where elders weighed witnesses, established truth, and handed down verdicts. And bearing false witness in that context wasn't just dishonesty. It was violence.

Proverbs 25:18 says it plainly: a false witness is like a war club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

In this message, Pastor Jimmy walks through what bearing false witness actually means — legal testimony, what we say about others, what we say about ourselves, rumors, gossip — and what it does to image bearers of God. He lands on the most haunting inversion in the Gospels: when Jesus stood at His own city gate, it was a Roman pagan who sought the truth while the religious leaders manipulated the witnesses.

In this message:

• Why the ninth commandment is about justice, not just honesty
• How false witness damages image bearers — reputations, relationships, and bodies
• The COVID study that revealed how gossip and rumors are a form of violence
• The difference between brutal honesty and speaking truth in love
• How Jesus responded to false accusations — and what He did with ours

Key Scriptures:
Exodus 20:16; 23:1–8 • Deuteronomy 19:15–21 • Proverbs 25:18 • Mark 14:55–15:15 • Ephesians 4:15

Join us Sundays @ 9:15 AM
1120 Madison St., Jefferson City, MO
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If you have a prayer request you can share it here. 
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We also have a private prayer group on Facebook.  

Come enjoy a fall evening with your church family! Fun for all ages—hayrides, corn maze, photo-ops, corn pit, playground, swings, slides, animals, general store, flowers, pumpkins, dinner, and s'mores- all for $5/person! 

Please RSVP so we have plenty of food.

If you would like to help the Family team with this event, they could use help with the dinner portion—cooking, bringing supplies, serving, and cleanup. Contact Katie Baysinger.

Come enjoy some trunk or treating! We will have hot dogs and popcorn. There will be an ice cream truck available for purchase. Some trunks will have games. We look forward to seeing you! 

Memorial- Please share how you are volunteering in the link below. This is a community-wide event, so we'd love to have a large participation.  

Dinner is served from 5:30-6:00 pm

September Menus:

9/30 Chicken al Fredo, buttered broccoli, salad, garlic bread

October Menus: 

10/7 Ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad, pineapple upside-down cake

10/14 Cheeseburger soup, chicken noodle soup, crackers, cheese and sausage, veggies and dip, applesauce

10/21 Baked chicken, rice pilaf, glazed carrots, salad, cake

10/28 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, green beans applecrisp

The cost of the meal is:

5 and under eat free, 6-12: $3, 13+: $5, Family Max $20

Payment can be made through a QR code, website, check, or cash. There will not be a change bag. Please note Wed dinner on your payment. https://memorialchurch.net/give

Age Groups go to classes from 6:00-7:30.

Weekly required budget: $6,274

YTD Budget: $238,412

Average Giving: $5,958

YTD Giving: $226,426

Attendance: 120

Office hours are 9-1 Monday-Thursday