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TIME OF SILENCE
They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. (St. Luke 24.13)
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Shout to the Lord (Redbook)
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON – 1 Timothy 6.6-19
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you 14 to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.
17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
HYMN 639 – “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” Rest
NEW TESTAMENT – St. Luke 16.19-31
19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’
25 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’
27 “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’
29 “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’ 30 “‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’
31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’”
SERMON Elder Fred Sanger II
“Comfort and Torment: Time to Check Our Priorities!”
OFFERTORY 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.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
HYMN 678 – “We Are an Offering” Offering
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
I love You, Lord … And I lift my voice … To worship You, O my soul rejoice … Take joy, my King, in what you hear … May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear
PRAYING GOD’S KINGDOM IN OUR COMMUNITY / Lord’s Prayer (Hymnal, inside front cover)
HYMN 724 – “Lead On, O King Eternal” Lancashire
Blessing and Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Announcements
This week’s scriptures — Jeremiah 32.1-3a, 6-15; Psalm 91.1-6, 14-16; 1 Timothy 6.6-19; St. Luke 16.19-31
Onec again we welcome this morning Elder Fred Sanger II to the pulpit.
Monthly Current Affairs discussion follows worship this morning – “In the World, But Not of the World.”
NEXT SUNDAY – OCTOBER 5 10:00 a.m. – Service of Holy Communion Lamentations 1:1-6, 3:19-26; Psalm 137:1-9; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; St. Luke 17:5-10 “LIGHT THE FIRE AGAIN” Pastor Tung preaching
A PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP – Almighty God, you built your church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the cornerstone. Join us together by their teaching, so that we may be a holy temple in whom your Spirit dwells; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
You are welcome to contact Pastor Tung directly for pastoral needs. Tel. 610.246.8240 • Email – arttung@gmail.com
