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Second Sunday of Easter
April 27, 2025 + 10:00 a.m.
Acts 5.27-32; Psalm 118.14-29;
Revelation 1.4-8; St. John 20.19-31
Welcome-Announcements Kendra Platt
TIME OF SILENCE
“Surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age.” (St. Matthew 28.20)
OPENING PRAYER
Build My Life
Worthy of every song we could ever sing Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe We live for you
Jesus, the name above every other name Jesus, the only one who could ever save Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe We live for you
Holy, there is no one like you There is none beside you Open up my eyes in wonder And show me who you are and fill me With your heart and lead me In your love to those around me
Jesus, the name above every other name Jesus, the only one who could ever save Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe We live for you
Holy, there is no one like you …
I will build my life upon your love, it is a firm foundation I will put my trust in you alone And I will not be shaken [Repeat]
Holy, there is no one like you …
“DAPPING UP” THE PEACE OF CHRIST
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON ACTS 5.27-32
27 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.”
29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! 30 The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross. 31 God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”
HYMN 360 – “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” Llanfair
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Rev 1.4-8
4 John,
To the seven churches in the province of Asia:
Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits[a] before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.
7 “Look, he is coming with the clouds,”[b] and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.”[c] So shall it be! Amen.
8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”
SERMON “THE BOTTOM LINE”Pastor Tung
affirmation (“Spirit”) – The Apostles’ Creed
(Hymnal, inside front cover)
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
OUR Lord’s Prayer (Hymnal, inside front cover)
HYMN 361 Regent Square
“Worship Christ, the Risen King”
BLESSING AND DISMISSAL
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God! * * * * *
Announcements
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER – MAY 4 10:00 a.m.– Service of Holy Communion “WHO ARE YOU?” Acts 9.1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5.11-14; St. John 21.1-19 Pastor Tung preaching
Prayer of the Week
Jesus, thank You for making a way for us to have eternal life with You. Because of Your mercy and grace, I never have to be separated from You. Because You rose from the dead, I can experience Your presence forever! Help me to celebrate this life-changing gift not just on Sundays – but every day. You are risen! Amen.
Prayer Meeting – On Zoom, open to all! Thursday 7:30-8:15
