An Autumn Gospel Series

How Can It Be?

THAT JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR ME

A question worth asking

“Amazing love! How can it be, that Thou, my God, should die for me?” — Charles Wesley, 1738 Listen to the hymn


Nearly 300 years later, the question in this classic hymn still stands. Why would the Son of God give His life for people like us? And what does that mean for you today?


Come hear the Bible’s answer, and find the hope and peace it offers. Everyone welcome.

Nightly, November 15–28, 7–8 pm

WHERE:

Marion Gospel Hall, 755 Grand Ave, Marion


NEED A RIDE?

Text or call Andrew/Tim at 319-343-7394, DM on Facebook, or email mariongospelhall@gmail.com


No meeting Saturday, Nov 21 or Thanksgiving Day

Directions
Romans 5:8

But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

What exactly is a gospel meeting?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Every meeting follows the same format, with new messages each night.


Meetings start and finish with congregational singing of a few gospel hymns and a prayer.


Two speakers will each read from the Bible and share a 25-minute gospel message.


WHAT YOU WON’T ENCOUNTER

Collections, altar calls, raised hands or any other variety of audience participation.


Pressure, obligation, or attempts to persuade you to “join.”


Come as you are and listen to God’s Word. We’re happy to have you :)

Meet Our Speakers

Shad Kember


Shaun Robertson



The Story Behind the Hymn

Charles Wesley was a minister and missionary, yet he had no peace with God until 1738, when he trusted Christ alone. Soon after, he wrote “And Can It Be.”


My chains fell off, my heart was free,

I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.


That’s the gospel: not turning over a new leaf, but being set free from sin by the death of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross. “Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God” (1 Peter 3:18).