Who Is Hurting Today? (From our 2-22-26 Worship)

West Side Church of Christ - Elkton Ky · Mar 3, 2026 · 19m

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Introduction: The Reality of the "Short Straw"

The Unexpected Burden: Acknowledging the difficulty of stepping in during seasons of trial.

The Honest Assessment: Acknowledging that the last few weeks of ministry have been "trying, painful, and hurting."

The Central Question: "What hurts today?"

I. The Statistics of a Hurting Body (The "100 People" Survey)

Physical Pain (32%): The nagging injuries, the acute cuts, and the 25% dealing with chronic, long-term suffering.

Mental Pain (23%): De-stigmatizing the "craziness" and the mental…