As you prepare for this morning’s service to begin, you are invited to reflect on the following…
“Jesus ascended not to distance himself from the world,
but to fill all things with his presence.”
~ Eugene Peterson
“It is not abstract argument, but example, that gives the
[church’s] word emphasis and power.”
~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The one who humbled himself is the one whom God exalted.
How does that reshape our understanding of greatness?
Things to pray for this week …..
Today (May 17th) is the International Day Against Homophobia,
Transphobia & Biphobia. We pray for an end to all forms of hatred
and discrimination that target Two-Spirit and LGBTQI+ people. We
commit to working for the collective safety and nourishing of all
people.
We pray for Presbyterials in the Atlantic Mission Society as they
prepare for annual meetings, and for the Executives as they review
the year’s activities and look for hope and possibilities for the future.
We thank God for Debbie Richard and all who lovingly serve
children and youth, guiding them with patience, wisdom, and
compassion as they help shape hopeful, faithful futures.
Mission Moment
We are called to serve God with our many gifts. We belong to a denomination that is connected by faith, governance, history and mission. Presbyterians Sharing is one of the ways that Presbyterians across Canada work together to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, sharing God’s love and hope in our communities, in Canada and around the world. Gifts to Presbyterians Sharing help build strong congregations, serve vulnerable people, walk with Indigenous people, seek justice and share God’s love. When we work together, we can accomplish so much more than we can on our own.