In this conversation Pastors Erik and Gavin pick up our conversation on the book of Acts; today we discuss chapters 13-20 – Paul’s Missionary Journeys. Read that section of Scripture and, listen to the audio of the conversation. Then, chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and responses to these three questions:
What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?
Next week we will pick up the conversation and discuss Acts 13-20, bringing our time in Acts to a conclusion! Read those chapters and join the conversation!
Today we come to the “breaking of bread” in the four activities recorded in Acts 2:42 to which the early church devoted itself. This likely included the experience of the Lord’s Supper but there is also a sacramental aspect to all bread being broken “in Jesus’ name” amongst friends. In this season where we long to break bread together may we be encouraged to tap into the spirit of this preeminent activity of the church where and how we are able!
Psalm 98
1O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
2The Lord has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
3He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
5Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody.
6With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.
7Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it.
8Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy
9at the presence of the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
Song of Worship – All Creatures of our God and King
Gavin – HCCC
Prayer
God,
Open our eyes that we might see you.
Open our ears that we might hear your word.
Open our mouths that we might be fed and sing your praise.
Open our hearts to You and to neighbour.
Amen.
Message – “Breaking of Bread”
Response Song
Cody – FCC
Sending – John 15:9-17
As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.
In this conversation Pastors Julia, Cody and Gavin pick up our conversation on the book of Acts; today we discuss chapters 9-12. Read that section of Scripture and, listen to the audio of the conversation. Then, chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and responses to these three questions:
What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?
Next week we will pick up the conversation and discuss Acts 13-20. Read those chapters and join the conversation!
Today we come to the “fellowship” piece of 4 things to which the early church devoted itself. This is more than coffee and conversation. This is unity in God’s Spirit. If you have tasted it you know how amazing it is. If you haven’t we hope you will!
Psalm 133
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
Come Let Us Worship and Bow Down
Jerry – HCCC
Conversation on Acts 4:32-5:11
Inheritance
Cody – FCC
Benediction – 1 Corinthians 1
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In this conversation Pastors Erik, Cody and Gavin pick our conversation on the book of Acts; today we discuss chapters 5-8. Read that section of Scripture and, listen to the audio of the conversation. Then, chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and responses to these three questions:
What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?
Next week we will pick up the conversation and discuss Acts 9-12 Read those chapters and join the conversation!
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.” (Isaiah 60:1-2)
Sing – How Marvelous
Jerry – HCCC
Message – Apostles’ Teaching
Song of Response – Yet Not I but through Christ in me
Gavin – HCCC
Benediction – Isaiah 60:19-20
The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end.
In this conversation Pastors Erik, Cody and Gavin begin a new series of conversations on the book of Acts; today we discuss chapters 1-4. Read that section of Scripture and, listen to the audio of the conversation. Then, chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and responses to these three questions:
What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?
Next week we will pick up the conversation and discuss Acts 5-8. Read those chapters and join the conversation!
We invite you to our Good Friday Zoom service at 10:15am. See your church email for the link.
But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. (Isaiah 53:5 NLT)
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