—Daylight savings starts this Sunday—
Week of March 14–29
This Week
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Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Morning Worship
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Meeting ID: 860 0274 0088
Lenten Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
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Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 14, 2021
“Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure.” – Henri Nouwen
Sunday Service
Brief In-person Service of Holy Communion – 9:45 a.m.
at St. Paul’s, 50 Plumstead Avenue, Lansdowne
10:30 am Online Service
Beverly Hills United Presbyterian Church, Upper Darby
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lansdowne
This week’s Scripture: Philippians 4.10-20; St. John 3.1421
“For the Beauty of the Earth”; “Above All,” “Somebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door”; “What If” (See lyrics below)
Join the Service from a computer or device (Zoom Meeting):
Join by phone: Call this number: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 860 0274 0088
Honor the Lord with your stewardship offerings
to sustain our worship and work in our community and world.
By mail: Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, 500 Midvale Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Online: You may now also choose to contribute through an online giving form.
Today’s Scripture
Philippians 4:10-20
Thanks for Their Gifts
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
John 3:14-21
14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,[a] 15 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”[b]
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
Announcements
GROWTH GROUPS
Evangelism/Discipleship Group –
This Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 on Zoom – “What We Believe About the Holy Spirit.”
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86589493548
Covid 19 Information
Covid 19 vaccine in Pennsylvania, go to
https://www.pa.gov/guides/
Testing:
https://www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/covid19/testing.html
You can pre-register for COVID-19 vaccination —
https://chesco.seamlessdocs.com/f/delcovac.
COVID-19 Call Center
Tel. 484.276.2100
E-mail – Covid19Resources@co.delaware.pa.us
For Food Assistance Information, see
www.stpaulslansdowne.org or
https://www.bhpcud.com/loving-our-neighbors .
You are welcome to contact Pastor Tung directly for pastoral needs.
Tel. 610.246.8240 • Email – arttung@gmail.comPastors Nancy Haigh Ross and LoisAnn Furgess-Oler are also assisting in visitation. Pastor Ross: 267.254.0187 pastor.nancy@yahoo.com • Pastor Furgess-Oler: 410.239.1515 lafodav@aol.com
Prayer List
| Roberta Neill Hollie Law, Muirin Brian Callaghan Phyllis Van Arsdale Linda Wisham Ann & Tom Shiffer Jeff and Toni Kathan Family of Tim Collver Kevin Lucia Chris Cohen and Family Erin, Jayne; Edwin in San Antonio Family of Frank DieterReggie Martina and FamilyThe Opioid Crisis The Unemployed, Underemployed Borough of Lansdowne Upper Darby Township | Dave Lewis Kyle and Family in Colorado Don Van Krieken Becky Reilly Lisa’s friend Heidi Mary & Maurice Hopper Jeanne Grace’s niece Molly, friend Mary John and Leanne Ashley/Greg Young, Isaac (Sandhoff Disease)Peter BridginsMae SmithBHPC SessionSt. Paul’s Congregation CouncilThe COVID-19 Pandemic Nursing Homes William Penn School District Upper Darby School District |
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, SE Pennsylvania Synod
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Presbytery of Philadelphia
Community of Believers in Christ Pentecostal Church
In lieu of Easter Flowers for the St. Paul’s sanctuary, you’re invited to purchase flowers for your home at —
Taddeo’s Greenhouses
Address: 2326 St Denis Ln, Havertown, PA 19083
Phone: (610) 446-1863
https://www.taddeosgreenhouses.com/
Week 9 Prayer Guide Creation Care; Bangladesh
The Liturgical Week
THURSDAY LENTEN GATHERING – MARCH 18
5:30 p.m. – For reflection on Psalm 27: “What do you most look forward to when quarantine is over?”
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT – MARCH 21
10:30 a.m. – Morning Worship—“PRAY YOUR WAY IN”
Psalm 51.1-12; Hebrews 5.5-10; St. John 12.20-33
The Rev. Nancy Haigh Ross
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference,
United Methodist Church
Nehemiah 2.1-5
Brief In-person Service of the Eucharist is now scheduled for the second and fourth Sundays of each month.
Song Lyrics
| Above AllPaul Baloche, Lenny LeblancAbove all powers Above all kings Above all nature And all created things Above all wisdom And all the ways of man You were here Before the world began Above all kingdoms Above all thrones Above all wonders The world has ever known Above all wealth And treasures of the earth There’s no way to measure What You’re worthChorus: Crucified Laid behind a stone You lived to die Rejected and alone Like a rose Trampled on the ground You took the fall And thought of me Above all | Above all powers Above all kings Above all nature And all created things Above all wisdom And all the ways of man You were here Before the world began Above all kingdoms Above all thrones Above all wonders The world has ever known Above all wealth And treasures of the earth There’s no way to measure What You’re worth… Chorus |
| What IfNicole NordemanWhat if you’re right? And He was just another nice guy What if you’re right? What if it’s true? They say the cross Will only make a fool of you And what if it’s true?What if He takes His place in history With all the prophets and the kings Who taught us love and came in peace But then the story ends What then?Chorus But what if you’re wrong? What if there’s more? What if there’s hope You never dreamed of hoping for?What if you jump? And just close your eyes? What if the arms that catch you Catch you by surprise? What if He’s more than enough? What if it’s love? | What if you dig Way down deeper than Your simple-minded friendsWhat if you dig? What if you find A thousand more Unanswered questions down inside That’s all you findWhat if you pick apart the logic And begin to poke the holes What if the crown of thorns is no more Than folklore that must be told and retoldChorusYou’ve been running As fast as you can And you’ve been looking for a place You can land so long But what if you’re wrong?What if you jump? And just close your eyes? What if the arms that catch you Catch you by surprise? What if He’s more than enough? What if it’s love? |
| Somebody’s Knocking at Your DoorSomebody’s knocking at your door, Somebody’s knocking at your door, O sinner, why don’t you answer? Somebody’s knocking at your door.1 Knocks like Jesus, Somebody’s knocking at your door. Knocks like Jesus, Somebody’s knocking at your door.2 Can’t you hear Him? Somebody’s knocking at your door. Can’t you hear Him? Somebody’s knocking at your door. | 3 Answer Jesus, Somebody’s knocking at your door. Answer Jesus, Somebody’s knocking at your door.4 Jesus calls you, Somebody’s knocking at your door Jesus calls you, Somebody’s knocking at your door.5 Can’t you trust Him?Somebody’s knocking at your door. Can’t you trust Him? Somebody’s knocking at your door |