The Lord’s Day
“Waiting is a period of learning. The longer we wait, the more we hear about him for whom we are waiting.” – Henri Nouwen
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: Acts 2:32-47
Music: “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
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
Acts 2:32-47
32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said,
“‘The Lord said to my Lord:
“Sit at my right hand
35 until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet.”’[a]
36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
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.
The Fellowship of the Believers
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Announcements
Evangelism/Discipleship Group –
Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 on Zoom – “What We Believe About God.”
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86589493548 — Meeting ID: 865 8949 3548
Telephone – +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) or +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
The Beverly Hills Church Annual Meeting – next Sunday, after worship.
An Invitation: Understanding Culture and Diversity in Building the Church – The Beverly Hills Session invites all to a new discussion group (currently on Zoom), led by Pastor Tung and his long-time colleague and friend, Pastor Nate Goodson of Prayer Chapel Church of God in Christ. We will be studying the award-winning (by Oprah, among others), best-selling 2020 book, Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson.
Historically, welcoming diverse cultures has been one of the main accomplishments of Christianity. Gratitude and appreciation to the Session (and to Fred and Fred Sanger from St. Paul’s) and to Pastor Nate for joining in this important effort. (Many of you might remember Pastor Nate and his congregation from the old Lenten Luncheons at Calvary Church.) Information: Art Tung
For the latest information on getting the Covid 19 vaccine in Pennsylvania, go to https://www.pa.gov/guides/; and on testing, at https://www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/covid19/testing.html
You can pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccinination by by Delaware County by completing a form found on the Chester County Health Department’s COVID-19 website (Delaware County as yet does not have a health department): https://chesco.seamlessdocs.com/f/delcovac.
Also …
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 John and Leanne Erin, Jayne in San Antonio St. Paul’s Congregation CouncilThe Opioid Crisis The Unemployed, Underemployed Borough of Lansdowne Upper Darby Township | Dave Lewis Family of Todd Dieter Kyle and Family in Colorado Don Van Krieken Family of John Boohar Becky Reilly Family of Bob Geller Jim Demir Nancy Haigh Ross Lisa’s friend Heidi Mary & Maurice Hopper Jeanne Grace’s niece Molly, friend Mary BHPC SessionThe COVID-19 Pandemic Nursing Homes William Penn School District Upper Darby School District |
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10:30 a.m. – Morning Worship
“SCATTERED, OR CENTERED?”
Pastor Tung preaching
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After worship – Beverly Hills Church Annual Meeting
Brief In-person Service of the Eucharist is now scheduled for the second and fourth Sundays of each month.