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TIME OF SILENCE
OPENING PRAYER (together)
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. Through the Cross of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
DECLARATION OF JUSTIFICATION (Leader)
God accepts us through the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ and by the grace of the Spirit makes us more and more holy until the completion of the Day of Christ Jesus. Thanks be to God!
—– Shout to the Lord (Redbook) ———
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON – St. John 20.19-23
19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
HYMN 808 – “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” Melita
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON – Acts 2.38-41
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
SERMON “THE PROMISE” Pastor Tung
HYMN 390 Morecambe
“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”
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
Waiting … Listening … Praying …
PRAYING GOD’S KINGDOM IN OUR COMMUNITY / OUR Lord’s Prayer (Hymnal, inside front cover)
HYMN 344 – “Grace That Is Greater Than Our Sin” Moody
Blessing and Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Announcements
We welcome once again this morning Pastor Darryl Allen, of the Churches of God in Christ, and from Upper Darby’s Prayer Chapel Church of God in Christ.
NEXT SUNDAY – MAY 31 10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship “HEADS? TAILS?” James 2.14-19 Pastor Tung preaching
You are welcome to contact Pastor Tung directly for pastoral needs. Tel. 610.246.8240 • Email – arttung@gmail.com
