Stones by the Jordan: Remembering, Rejoicing, and Moving Forward

At certain points in life, it’s important to stop and remember. Not just to recall the facts of what happened—but to remember who God is, what He’s done, and how that shapes our journey ahead.

In Joshua 4, after God miraculously leads the Israelites across the Jordan River into the Promised Land, He commands Joshua to have twelve men—one from each tribe—take stones from the riverbed. Those stones were then set up in Gilgal as a memorial:

“When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ then you shall tell them…” (Joshua 4:6-7)

The stones were a sign of God’s provision, a call to reverence, and a reminder of unity under His leadership.

At Mount Lebanon, we find ourselves at a Jordan moment. As we near our 100th anniversary, we have the opportunity to look back with gratitude and forward with faith. We’ve crossed rivers—literal and figurative. We’ve seen God provide. We’ve worshiped, wept, celebrated, struggled, and served—together. And through it all, God has been faithful.

This Sunday (6/22), we’ll explore this story in our third message in the Stones of Remembrance series: “Stones by the Jordan” (Joshua 4:19–24). We’ll remember how God called His people to mark the moment and pass on the memory.

After worship, we’ll gather for a special time of fellowship and remembrance with a pancake bar. Bring a breakfasty dish to share—and even more importantly, bring photos and memories that tell your story at Mount Lebanon. Think:

  • Baptisms

  • Confirmations

  • Weddings

  • Old church events

  • Or just moments that capture life together

The stones still speak—and so do the stories we share. Come, remember with us. Come, look ahead with us. Come, celebrate the God who brings us through the waters and walks with us still.

Worship at 9:30 am | Pancake bar to follow
Bring a dish. Bring a photo. Bring a story.