welcome to church online
April 26, 2020
call to worship
family news
prayer
Elusive God,
companion on the way,
You walk behind, beside, beyond;
You catch us unawares.
Break through the disillusionment and despair
clouding our vision,
that, with wide-eyed wonder,
we may find our way and journey on
as messengers of Your good news. Amen.
scripture readings
1 Peter 1: 17-23; Acts 2:14a, 36-41
1 Peter 1: 17-23
Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.
Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd:
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
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. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
sermon
communion thoughts
from mark L.
want to share communion live?
Use email or social media to invite others to join you
at a virtual meeting via facetime / zoom / skype / google
hangouts
and work through the elders' guide together (see here).
Some of the elders will also be hosting virtual Communion gatherings
at various times on Sunday.
To find out more, contact them here.
offering
Giving is an aspect of our worship every week. Donations to Shelbourne St. cover costs for ongoing ministries, expenses, staff salaries, and support for community initiatives and programs.
If you usually give via cash or cheques, consider switching to digital methods at this time. To make an electronic donation, send an e-transfer to donations@shelbournestreet.com
(Setting up a special question/password ahead of time is no longer required)
Let us pray:
Lord, we thank you for all your blessings and for the joy of being able to give. We are mindful that so many are facing financial hardships and uncertainty and lift them up to You. We pray for wisdom to use this offering well, in ways that bless those in need and further Your kingdom.
Amen.
parting blessing
Creator of the universe,
you made the world in beauty,
and restore all things in glory
through the victory of Jesus Christ.
We pray that, wherever your image is still disfigured
by poverty, sickness, selfishness, war and greed,
the new creation in Jesus Christ may appear in justice, love, and peace,
to the glory of your name. Amen.
Now, here's one more song to lead us out this week.
Closing Worship
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