May 18, 2025-Bright Church Weekly

Sunday, March 10, 2024 Bible Verses of the Week eremiah 2:19 Your own wickedness shall correct you, and your backslidings shall reprove you: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that you have forsaken the LORD your God, and that my fear is not in you, said the Lord GOD of hosts. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 差進世界 堅固磐石 永不與神的愛隔絕 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Wang 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers’ Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today’s Message Romans 1:24 Why God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves: Romans 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. Romans 1:26 For this cause God gave them up to vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: Romans 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet. Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Romans 1:29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Romans 1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Romans 1:31 Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Romans 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. Gains From the Meeting： Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time：Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time：Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time：Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time：Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time：Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel：+39 388 589 7965 E-mail：it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address：VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

Sunday, August 24, 2025 Bible Verses of the Week Joshua 22:4 And now the LORD your God has given rest to your brothers, as he promised them: therefore now return you, and get you to your tents, and to the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 齊來崇拜 我一生要讚美你 我的心，你要稱頌耶和華 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Pastor Zhang 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers' Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today's Message Joshua 22:4 And now the LORD your God has given rest to your brothers, as he promised them: therefore now return you, and get you to your tents, and to the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Numbers 6:26 The LORD lift up his countenance on you, and give you peace. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Leviticus 26:6 And I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Romans 16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Proverbs 3:2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to you. Ephesians 1:2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Gains From the Meeting： Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time：Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time：Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time：Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time：Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time：Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel：+39 388 589 7965 E-mail：it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address：VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

Sunday, July 07, 2024 Bible Verses of the Week Colossians 4:3-4 With praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 永活的故事 请你差遣我主 我要歌頌我要讚美 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Miao 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers’ Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today’s Message Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Romans 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias said, Lord, who has believed our report? Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes truly, their sound went into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. Gains From the Meeting： Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time：Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time：Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time：Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time：Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time：Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel：+39 388 589 7965 E-mail：it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address：VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

Sunday, February 09, 2025 Bible Verses of the Week 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 齐来崇拜 天使歌唱在高天 我一生要赞美你 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Wang 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers' Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today's Message Revelation 2:26 And he that overcomes, and keeps my works to the end, to him will I give power over the nations: Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives to the death. Revelation 3:21 To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. Revelation 21:7 He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. Revelation 2:17 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit said to the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives it. Revelation 3:12 To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, Revelation 3:21 and am set down with my Father in his throne. Gains From the Meeting： Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time：Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time：Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time：Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time：Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time：Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel：+39 388 589 7965 E-mail：it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address：VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

Sunday, March 22, 2026 Bible Verses of the Week Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 盼望 神的孩子 真實的敬拜 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Zhang 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers' Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today's Message Hebrews 3:14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end; 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes. John 11:40 Jesus said to her, Said I not to you, that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God? Gains From the Meeting： Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time：Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time：Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time：Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time：Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time：Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel：+39 388 589 7965 E-mail：it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address：VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

Sunday, April 07, 2024 Bible Verses of the Week Job 34:21 For his eyes are on the ways of man, and he sees all his goings. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 愛拯救我 感恩的泪 我是否錯過這神蹟? 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Pastor Zhang 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers’ Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today’s Message James 2:1-13 My brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. For if there come to your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; And you have respect to him that wears the gay clothing, and say to him, Sit you here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand you there, or sit here under my footstool: Are you not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to them that love him? But you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which you are called? If you fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, You shall love your neighbor as yourself, you do well: But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if you commit no adultery, yet if you kill, you are become a transgressor of the law. So speak you, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment. Gains From the Meeting： Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time：Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time：Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time：Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time：Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time：Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel：+39 388 589 7965 E-mail：it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address：VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

Sunday, July 19, 2026 Bible Verses of the Week Psalm 16:11  You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 我的靈渴慕你 我要全心稱頌我的主 主啊我到祢面前 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Zhang 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers' Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today's Message John 15:11  These things have I spoken to you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. John 14:27  Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  Rejoice ever more. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Psalm 16:11  You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more. John 16:22  And you now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man takes from you. Gains From the Meeting： Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time：Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time：Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time：Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time：Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time：Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel：+39 388 589 7965 E-mail：it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address：VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

The Church of Bright Light was a non-profit religious organization registered in Milan, Italy, in 2017. Our church is led by the Lord Jesus Christ, and comprised of all those who truly believe in God, love the truth, and accept and obey God’s work. We have various church work and church activities such as Sunday Worship, Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Hymn Training Class, and Basic Italian Class. Through these activities, those who follow God can serve and supply each other under God’s guidance. Meanwhile, we aim to guide those who love the truth, long for righteousness, and are willing to seek and investigate the true way to come before God and gain God’s salvation and blessings.