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Today's scriptures are John 17:6-19
Seventh Sunday of Easter Sunday May 16 , 2021
THE SERMON “I’ll Be Praying for You” Dr. David Cagle
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A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
May 13, 2021
“I’ll Be Praying for You”
“Sanctify them in the truth…As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” (John 17:17-18)
Chapter 17 in John’s Gospel takes place right before Jesus’ betrayal and arrest. This chapter is one long prayer that Jesus prays on behalf of his disciples, often called the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. In the section of the prayer for our scripture reading this Sunday, Jesus asks God two requests for his disciples. First, Jesus prays, “Holy Father, protect them.” A few verses later, Jesus clarifies, “I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I am asking you to protect them from evil.” Second, Jesus prays, “Sanctify them in the truth.” Then Jesus declares, “As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.”
There is a rhythm in the life of Christian faith. We come to the church to be reminded that we are not alone in the trouble-filled world in which we live. As Christians, God’s protection does not remove us from the trials, pain, and disappointments of life. But by coming to church, we are reminded that God is with us in the midst of our trials. We also come to church to be sanctified, set apart, or made Holy. But what does it mean to be Holy? Does this mean to be made better than everyone else outside of the church? And why does Jesus send us out into the world? To show off our holiness?
Surely you know this is not why Jesus sends us into the world, but why are we sent? What are we sent to do? What is the truth we are sent to convey?
Join us this Sunday for worship and find out. Come and hear the second beat of the rhythm of the life of Christian faith: We come to the church; we go out to the world. We come to the church; we go out to the world.
In Christ’s Service,
David Cagle
Interim Pastor
COVID-19 Funeral Policy for GPPC
The policy regarding funeral/memorial services at Guilford Park has been approved by the Session. For the moment, during this COVID-19 crisis, we will have graveside or Columbarium services only, with attendance by family members – currently 25 or fewer people. We will have community memorial services at a later date.
This policy seems to be consistent with the policies of local funeral homes, like Forbis/Dick and Hanes/Lineberry. They generally recommend either no visitation or limited visitation; graveside services with the family or in small groups; and live streaming services from the funeral home chapel, again noting the current 10 or fewer indoors, and 50 or fewer outdoors policy of the state.
“Sanctify them in the truth…As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” (John 17:17-18)
Chapter 17 in John’s Gospel takes place right before Jesus’ betrayal and arrest. This chapter is one long prayer that Jesus prays on behalf of his disciples, often called the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. In the section of the prayer for our scripture reading this Sunday, Jesus asks God two requests for his disciples. First, Jesus prays, “Holy Father, protect them.” A few verses later, Jesus clarifies, “I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I am asking you to protect them from evil.” Second, Jesus prays, “Sanctify them in the truth.” Then Jesus declares, “As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.”
There is a rhythm in the life of Christian faith. We come to the church to be reminded that we are not alone in the trouble-filled world in which we live. As Christians, God’s protection does not remove us from the trials, pain, and disappointments of life. But by coming to church, we are reminded that God is with us in the midst of our trials. We also come to church to be sanctified, set apart, or made Holy. But what does it mean to be Holy? Does this mean to be made better than everyone else outside of the church? And why does Jesus send us out into the world? To show off our holiness?
Surely you know this is not why Jesus sends us into the world, but why are we sent? What are we sent to do? What is the truth we are sent to convey?
Join us this Sunday for worship and find out. Come and hear the second beat of the rhythm of the life of Christian faith: We come to the church; we go out to the world. We come to the church; we go out to the world.
In Christ’s Service,
David Cagle
Interim Pastor
COVID-19 Funeral Policy for GPPC
The policy regarding funeral/memorial services at Guilford Park has been approved by the Session. For the moment, during this COVID-19 crisis, we will have graveside or Columbarium services only, with attendance by family members – currently 25 or fewer people. We will have community memorial services at a later date.
This policy seems to be consistent with the policies of local funeral homes, like Forbis/Dick and Hanes/Lineberry. They generally recommend either no visitation or limited visitation; graveside services with the family or in small groups; and live streaming services from the funeral home chapel, again noting the current 10 or fewer indoors, and 50 or fewer outdoors policy of the state.
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