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The Lord invites all people, “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters” (Isaiah 55”1
NRSV). So, we gather to quench our spiritual thirst with the Living Water. Welcome.
This worship service can be watched live on YouTube, as it happens, anywhere you
have an internet connection. Additionally, past services will be archived so you can stay
up-to-date or relive your favorite Sunday morning moments. You can find the link on our
website or check it out at https://bit.ly/FPClive
Ushers: Andy Ingram, Jim Pantano
Order of Worship
August 2, 2020
Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street, PO Box 507
Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049 610.967.5600
[email protected] www.faithchurchemmaus.org
THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION 10:00 AM AUGUST 2, 2020 THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use the prelude time to turn your
attention to God’s presence and help. Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship is
essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to do so following our time of worship.
*Those who are able are invited to stand.
FOCUSING UPON GOD’S PRESENCE AND VOICE PRELUDE “Interlude on ‘Resignation’” GILBERT MARTIN
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: As we gather for worship, let us remember why we are here.
Our Brief Statement of Faith reminds us, “In life and death we belong to God.
Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of
Israel, whom alone we worship and serve.”
OPENING PRAYER
HYMN #673 “Jesus, Light of Joy” LAUDA ANIMA
(The soloists will sing the hymn. You are invited to follow along in the hymnal and reflect on the words. May this be a time of prayer for you!)
LITANY OF AFFIRMATION
Leader: Our Brief Statement of Faith reminds us that, “In a broken and fearful world
the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all
peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and
culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others
for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the
Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful
lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying,
“Come, Lord Jesus!”
The spirit gives us courage and there are times when fear seems to win. Let
us confess before God and one another those moments when we have
missed the mark of loving God and loving our neighbors as we love
ourselves.
A moment for silent confession
Leader: Lord, in your mercy
People: hear our prayers. ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
SHARING THE PEACE
Leader: Since God has forgiven us, let us also forgive one another. The peace of our
Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you. Leader: Let us share our forgiven joy with one another.
HYMN OF ASSURANCE #581 GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON PSALM 139:1-12, 23-24
1O LORD, you have searched me and known me. 2You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. 3You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. 4Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely. 5You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. 6Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.
7Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? 8If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. 9If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, 10even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast. 11If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light around me become night,” 12even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for darkness is
as light to you. 23Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. 24See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON MARK 1:21-28
21They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue
and taught. 22They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having
authority, and not as the scribes. 23Just then there was in their synagogue a man with
an unclean spirit, 24and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?
Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” 25But Jesus
rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26And the unclean spirit,
convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27They were all amazed,
and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He
commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28At once his fame began to
spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.
SERMON “Angels and Demons” REV. REBECCA MALLOZZI
ANTHEM “For the Beauty of the Earth” ARR. SALLY DEFORD
Sandy Gingrich, Penny Pantano, Joe Smits
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FROM THE BRIEF STATEMENT OF FAITH
We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God.
Jesus proclaimed the reign of God:
Preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives,
Teaching by word and deed
And blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the broken-hearted,
Eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all the repent and believe the gospel.
ALL: (sign language for Amen)
Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified,
Suffering the depths of human pain
And giving his life for the sins of the world.
God raised this Jesus from the dead,
Vindicating his sinless life,
Breaking the power of sin and evil,
Delivering us from death to life eternal.
ALL: (sign language for Amen) In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit,
We strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks
And to live holy and joyful lives,
Even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth,
Praying, “Come, Lord Jesus”
ALL: (sign language for Amen) With believers in every time and place,
We rejoice that nothing in life or in death
Can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
ALL: (sign language for Amen)
GATHERING OF JOYS & CONCERNS
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD CALL FOR THE OFFERTORY OFFERTORY “All Praise to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ” SAMUEL SCHEIDT
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CELEBRATION OF COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
PRAYERS/LORD’S PRAYER GLORY TO GOD HYMNAL – PG. 35 (Please use “debts & debtors”.)
COMMUNION
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
CHARGE & BENEDICTION SENDING SONG “You Are My Strength When I Am Weak” DENNIS L. JERNIGAN POSTLUDE “Rondeau” HENRY PURCELL
“In the spirit of love of caution, we are limiting our indoor
gatherings to a max of 25 people. Though most are continuing to worship virtually, please keep in mind we will
seat on a first come, first served basis until further notice.”
Photo Directory
It's not too late to be a part of the church picture directory! Schedule your photography appointment for our new church picture
directory! Our photography days are August 4, 5, and 6.
Click here https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/
b7q6g942/ to book your appointment today! If you have any questions
or need help, please let Pastor Becki know.
Pets are welcome!
Please book your appointment as soon as possible to get your first choice time slot!
Peace, Pastor Becki
Evening on the Lawn
The Fellowship Committee is hosting an Evening on the Lawn on Friday, August 14th at 7:00 PM. The format has been modified to
help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will maintain social distancing. Masks that cover the mouth and nose should be worn
by all adults and children over the age of two (2). Food and
drinks will not be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Please
bring your own s'mores to cook over the fire.
Faith Life SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2020
Sunday Morning Fellowship
Please join us on Zoom for Fellowship on Sunday Mornings following Worship. The link for Sunday Morning Fellowship can be found in the Thursday email blast. If you would like to be added to the list to receive these emails, please contact the office.
Scrip Orders are due August 9.
8/3 Dick Farmer
8/6 Steve Heineman
8/7 Tim Melnick
8/8 Noah Davis
This Week Sunday, August 2 10:00 AM— Worship Service 5:00 PM— Youth Group (outside) Monday, August 3 Church Office Closed 7:00 PM— Discipleship Committee Tuesday, August 4 Photo Directory Shoot 7:00 PM— Stewardship Committee Wednesday, August 5 Photo Directory Shoot Church Office Closed 3:30 PM— Zoom Story Time for Kids Thursday, August 6 Photo Directory Shoot Church Office Closed Friday, August 7 Church Office Closed Noon— Friday Meditation (Facebook Live) Saturday, August 8 9:00 AM— Crazy Quilters (FH)
Next Week
Sunday, August 9 Scrip Orders Due 10:00 AM— Worship Service 5:00 PM— Youth Group (outside) Monday, August 10 Church Office Closed Tuesday, August 11 7:00 PM— Session Wednesday, August 12 Church Office Closed 3:30 PM— Zoom Story Time for Kids 6:00 PM— Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM— EPNHN Thursday, August 13 Church Office Closed 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous (FH) Friday, August 14 Church Office Closed Noon— Friday Meditation (Facebook Live) 7:00 PM— Evening on the Lawn Saturday, August 15
Two Weeks of Faith
This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information.
710 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104 www.lehighpresbytery.org E-mail address: [email protected] Phone number: 610-391-9020
LEHIGH PRESBYTERYJuly 24, 2020
For such a time as this, the congregations and leadership of Lehigh Presbytery will partner to challenge and resource each other, so that we may boldly risk our comfort for the sake of the Gospel of Christ.
Unmasking our Christian Values "The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all." - Proverb 22:2
Any day now, this will all be over. Soon, we will be back to normal. In just a few weeks, a month or two, this
fall, in the New Year, we‟ll be COVID-free.
Derek Penwell reminds us here that the early church had a similar response to the delay in Jesus‟ promised
return. He told his followers he was coming right back for them, and they believed him. They were
convinced that the return of their beloved Lord and Savior was imminent. So they sat and waited. And
waited. And waited.
Eventually, “when Jesus didn‟t return „in glory,‟ they had to scramble to figure out what sharing the good
news of the unfolding reign of God would look like in the interregnum. Huddling together in upper rooms,
they eventually realized, was an unworkable long-term strategy. The early church needed to recalibrate
not only its expectations about Jesus‟ return but also their mission while they waited. Otherwise, the project
Jesus started would begin to crumble.”
Likewise, the church of 2020 is called to figure out what to do until this global pandemic is over. We, too,
need to recalibrate our expectations about the timing of that, as well as our mission while we wait.
There‟s plenty to do. There are many, many opportunities for ministry in your community.
Schools, families, and children need our help. School systems around the country are reaching out to
neighborhood congregations asking if they have space that can be used to 1) expand access to socially
distanced areas and 2) offer internet access to students without such access at home.
An increasing number of people are food insecure. More than six million people signed up for food stamps
in the first three months of the coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented increase that is likely to continue
as more people lose jobs and deplete their savings. Black and Hispanic households with children are nearly
twice as likely to be struggling with food as similar white families, a new analysis found. Local food banks are
overwhelmed.
Before COVID, homelessness was an epidemic on its own. Now, with tens of millions of Americans newly
unemployed, a crisis looms. Economists have projected a greater than 40% increase in homelessness when
eviction moratoria end. Preventing new homelessness in the moment we‟re in will require collaboration,
creativity, and experimentation.
These are the moments that can make or break us. These are moments that unmask our values as a nation,
as people, and as Christians. What is your congregation‟s mission while you wait? Don‟t let the project Jesus
started begin to crumble.
Grace and peace,
Rev. Rhonda Kruse, Transitional Presbytery Leader
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My friend Mildred celebrated her 100th birthday on July 5, 2020. A lifelong Presbyterian, Mildred has served many terms on the session of her church in Indiana. Active at all levels of the PC(USA), Mildred’s first love has always been her local
congregation, including several years serving on staff. As I’ve known, watched, and learned from Mildred for 40 years, one thing that she taught me was the way that she lived out her service to Christ’s church is how ruling elders can serve as educators.
Ruling elders commit to teaching. Ruling elders have opportunities to help children learn the stories of the faith. They can engage with youth and young adults, talking with them about their joys and struggles and encouraging them in their faith journeys. Ruling elders should be on the constant lookout for resources to share with adults—resources that speak to life’s issues and challenges.
Ruling elders commit to worship. The regular presence of church leaders on Sunday mornings — or whenever their congregations worship — says loudly and clearly that community is vital to the life of faith. Singing and praying together, hearing and responding to God’s word together, ground us and empower us for the work of ministry in the world.
Ruling elders commit to mentoring others. Ruling elders mentor seekers by inviting them into the church community and by standing with them as they experience language and customs that may seem quite strange at first. They mentor those in confirmation classes by listening to their experiences, responding to their questions, and praying for them as they consider church membership. They welcome new church members with gratitude and enthusiasm. Ruling elders look for, and seek out, the gifts of church members and invite the sharing of those gifts.
Ruling elders commit to the whole life of the church. Even though ruling elders may have a particular ministry area to which they focus, they support the whole of their congregation’s life. They engage in mission endeavors, attend special musical events, and support youth group fundraisers. They model generosity in their
financial giving and share joyfully what the church and its ministry mean to them.
Ruling elders commit to the larger church. Ruling elders, as connectional leaders, have opportunities to be aware of and share church news and information with others — sometimes even their pastors. They can encourage support or presence at denominational gatherings such as the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, the Presbyterian Women’s Triennial Gathering, and at summer camps and conferences. They can be involved in meetings and committees of the presbytery, the synod, and the General Assembly so that they can learn from others, effect change, and return to their own communities with new ideas.
Ruling elders recognize, and even celebrate, that they do not cease to be ruling elders when the term on session is fulfilled. They know they’ve been called for life:
To teach;
To worship God regularly with joy and enthusiasm;
To invite others to the faith;
To nurture children, youth, and adults for the work of ministry in the church and in the world;
To engage in the life of their own particular communities;
To pray for people and places all over God’s world;
To share generously, whenever and wherever needed, their time, talent, and financial treasure;
To serve God and the church with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.
Questions for Discussion
Take some time to think about the roles you have played in your service as a ruling elder.
How have you served as an educator for others?
How will you live out, or are you living out, your call after serving on the session?
https://www.pcusa.org/news/2020/7/15/regarding-ruling-elders-monthly-series-serving-fai/
RULING ELDERS AS EDUCATORS
By Carol McDonald
God, as we grow in our faith and share your love with others, may we see the need in those around us. Help us to guide and nourish those who seek to live your gospel. Amen.
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Presbytery Mission Grants Available for Technology!
The word is out that the Synod has depleted its funds for congregational technology grants in response to the COVID crisis.
Don’t despair! Lehigh Presbytery has funds available to help churches purchase cameras, laptops, projectors, speakers, etc. to begin or improve an on-line worship service and other outreach to their communities.
We have another fund (small churches) with which we can offer grants to help small churches with Zoom subscriptions. If your congregation hopes to purchase audio/visual equipment needed to expand your mission through technology, simply submit a Presbytery Mission Grant Application to [email protected].
https://lehighpresbytery.org/lp/wp-content/uploads/Application-for-Financial-Grant-REVISED-5-2020.pdf
2020-2021 PRESBYTERIAN PLANNING CALENDARS Once again, Lehigh Presbytery is taking orders for the Presbyterian Planning Calendars in order for you to take advantage of the reduced pricing for bulk orders. The cost of each calendar will be $10.00. Please fill out the attached order form and send it with your payment to Lehigh Presbytery, 710 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104, by August 7, 2020. (payment must accompany your order)
NAME: _________________________________________________________________________
Church: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________ Email: _________________________________
Quantity: ________ @$10.00 each Total Due: $________________
Make checks payable to: Lehigh Presbytery and mail to 710 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown, PA 18104.
Friends, Most of you know (but not all) that Blank Slate and The Barn are partnering together to offer a virtual gathering that has been designed to renew/recharge/ fillup our tanks during covid. We thought everyone could use a place to refresh their spirits…when so much is depleting them. We’ve created this virtual gathering that will encourage a safe, interactive and meaningful experience through creative workshops. This Friday’s FIRST EVER SESSION is from 6-9 PM. We hope this will be enjoyed by many…far and near. Please invite your friends…after attending…YOU may want to lead a gathering at the next Quest on Aug 16 (2-5)…we already have 11 different options planned!
Registration is required, so register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfu6pqDsuHN36DdsArZUSPuyDuFn7Zymj
I hope to see you there! And PLEASE…pass this on! EVERYONE is welcome to participate!
Stay safe and be careful in this heat!
Rev. Sue Pizor Yoder
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In March, in response to the Pandemic, the
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance offered grant
assistance to churches.
United Presbyterian Church of Pottsville was one
of the churches in Lehigh Presbytery to receive
this grant for their food pantry to help those in the
community.
With the worship services going virtual and
donations dwindling along with the rising need for
food supplies, the United Presbyterian Church
food pantry received much needed help from
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. With this help,
they were able to support their community
through this pandemic.
A note of thanks to the Presbyterian Disaster
Assistance Program from the many dedicated
volunteers who cared for their community:
Thank you so much for the donation (grant) from the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to our food pantry. Due to the coronavirus, we temporarily closed the end of March through early May. Even though we were “closed” in April, we did distribute food to anyone who called the church in need of it.
Because of the virus, we had to change our way of distributing food. Previously, we had allowed people to come down to our food pantry, sign the necessary papers for Healthy Harvest and pick out food they liked from our shelves. We now bag the food, giving each family unit a variety of food, from peanut butter and jelly, a box of cereal, cans of fruit and veggies, meat or tuna, soup, to frozen choices we may have. Right now we have frozen
meals for four, sausage, butter and cheese sticks. Everyone receives that too.
One congregation member is keeping track of the names, ages and how many are in each family unit as required for Healthy Harvest. Two or three other congregation members are handing out the bags of food - all this outside wearing masks and keeping a social distance.
It has been good to see so many of our regulars returning and coping as well as possible. Thank you again for your support of our food pantry.
Faithfully, Becky Matz Cathy Zimmerman Ron Rose (who took the pictures) Chris Abell Kristy Sarge United Presbyterian Church 214 Mahantongo Street Pottsville, PA 17901
Follow them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/united.pres
PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE GRANT HELPS THE UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF POTTSVILLE SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY
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224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
June 19, 26-27, 2020 – recorded on-line The 224th General Assembly (2020) was held online June 19, 26-27, 2020. You can catch up on what happened and watch the recorded sessions from the links below. Watch the recorded sessions at https://ga-pcusa.org/
Read about the newly elected Co-Moderators
Check out the happenings on the Spirit of GA facebook
page
Follow the business on PC BIZ
Get the latest General Assembly News
Mission Toolkit: Short-Term Mission
Has your church always participated in a summer mission or service trip? Will it be possible this year?
Presbyterian World Mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has an updated resource on how (or whether) to do a summer mission or service trip during the pandemic and some alternatives to consider.
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/wp-content/uploads/Short-term-Mission-Trips-Revised.pdf
Stewardship Kaleidoscope, the conference for leading
content on stewardship will be virtual this year.
Join us for 3 Tuesdays on successive weeks in the fall
to hear from experts in stewardship theology, church
finance & congregation engagement.
We will explore opportunities for growth in ministry &
faith in the midst of profound social change.
For more information or to register, visit:
https://stewardshipkaleidoscope.org/
Church Financial Leadership
Grants available
While most events, including Stewardship Kaleidoscope, are going to be virtual we want you to know that the Church Financial Leadership Grant is
still available to assist with conference fees.
Grant Program Grants are available to assist pastors to attend continuing education opportunities which will help them in leading their congregations toward financial and missional vitality. Church stewardship team members are encouraged to apply with their pastors. Download and complete the grant application below. Applications will be reviewed and processed based on fund availability. Grant applications may take up to four weeks to process.
Additional documentation is required after attending your continuing education conference/seminar. A Post-Event Questionnaire would need to be filled out and returned to the Presbyterian Foundation.
LIST OF PRE-APPROVED EVENTS/COURSES
1. Stewardship Kaleidoscope, Presbyterian Stewardship Conference
2. Generosity Now and Generosity Next Conferences, Ecumenical Stewardship Center
3. 1001 New Worshiping Community National Gathering: Financial Sustainability Track, 1001 Worshiping Communities
4. Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising and Creating Cultures of Congregational Generosity, Lake Institute
For more information and an application, visit: https://www.presbyterianfoundation.org/grant/ or contact Rev. David Loleng, Director, Church Financial Literacy and Leadership at 800-858-6127 ext 5901, email [email protected]
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WHAT MINISTRY AND MISSION IS YOUR CHURCH ENGAGING IN?
Please share with us pictures of any ministry/mission (new, old, expanded, etc.) that is occurring in your congregation during this time of pandemic along with a short description or article of who and what is in the image. For example…..Are you making masks, holding blood drives, or have a community food pantry? These are just a few examples.
Your pictures and stories will be featured in one of our upcoming newsletters so others in the Presbytery can celebrate your ministry. Please email them to [email protected]
We will also share these photos and descriptions with the Synod of the Trinity, who is putting together a collage from around the Synod region celebrating all of the good work being done in the churches!
IN THE MISSION YEARBOOK
July 24, 2020 – Letter calls on churches everywhere to protect lives through pastoral, humanitarian care
The Presbyterian Church of Colombia is reaching out to its siblings around the world, sending greetings of “solidarity in God’s call that invites us to do everything in our power to protect the life of the people in our congregations and neighboring communities through pastoral and humanitarian care.” (click the link to read the article) https://www.presbyterianmission.org/yearbook/July-24-2020/
Let us pray:
Gracious God, grant us the humility and strength to follow your call wherever it may lead, whether close to home or on distant shores. Amen.
Take an online Matthew 25 course
First course begins August 10:
“Awakening to Structural Racism”
In this 4-part online course, you’ll learn more about structural racism and how to combat it. You’ll get a biblical foundation, theological reflection and practical tools to help you adapt what you’ve learned and apply it to your own ministry.
This is offered in partnership with Stony Point Center and Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary.
LEARN MORE OR REGISTER
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/matthew-25/curriculum/
What is a Matthew 25 church?
Matthew 25:31–46 calls all of us to actively engage in the world around us, so our faith comes alive and we wake up to new possibilities. Convicted by this passage, both the 222nd and 223rd General Assemblies (2016 and 2018) exhorted the PC(USA) to act boldly and compassionately to serve people who are hungry, oppressed, imprisoned or poor.
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/matthew-25/
“The Church Is Not a Building” Check out this brief Matthew 25 video that will make you (or at least some of us of a certain age) think of Avery and Marsh, and consider how your congregations might use it. https://vimeo.com/429992698
INVITE A PRESBYTERIAN MISSION CO-WORKER FOR A VIRTUAL VISIT TO YOUR CHURCH
They’re available to preach!
Until in-person visits can resume safely, there has never been a better time to invite mission co-workers to visit your congregation virtually than right now. “Mission co-workers are connecting with congregations intentionally and intensively when they are on virtual interpretation assignments,” said Mary Nebelsick, mission specialist for mission interpretation in Presbyterian World Mission. “Mission co-workers who are not on interpretation assignments are connecting virtually with their supporters as well.”
Through technology, PC(USA) mission co-workers can visit congregations in various ways, such as online worship services, mission committee or session meetings, Sunday school or Vacation Bible School.
Read more here: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/invite-a-presbyterian-mission-co-worker-for-a-virtual-visit-to-your-church/
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SUNDAY SERVICES
9:00 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem – contemporary worship on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FirstPresBethlehem. You can go to their website for a link to view the service.
9:30 a.m.
Community Presbyterian Church of Mt. Bethel-Portland, Mt. Bethel, PA on zoom https://zoom.us/j/216305804?pwd+NXVwajdXcXAzMXV0cFBsdC8ydjBzdz09 Meeting ID: 216 305 804, Password: 998322. Or by phone, please call 1-646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 216 305 804#; participant ID enter # and password enter 998322
10:00 a.m.
East Stroudsburg Presbyterian Church – drive-in style worship service or you can participate virtually on facebook or youtube live. Visit their website at https://www.espresbyterian.com/worship/ for the links and more information
Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus – has opened for worship in person or you may participate virtually on YouTube https://bit.ly/FPClive. You can also access it through their website at https://faithchurchemmaus.org/
First Presbyterian Church of Allentown (English language) – pre-service music and announcements begin at 9:45 a.m. – go to https://fpcallentown.org/, scroll down and click on “All Things Livestream Worship Related,” scroll down to “All Videos”, click on the video with the word “Live” on it. Or join by phone: 1-646-558-8656, enter meeting ID 536-955-148, press # to enter as a guest.
First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua on facebook https://www.facebook.com/HokeyPres
First Presbyterian Church of Stroudsburg on facebook https://www.facebook.com/FPCStroudsburg/
Pennside Presbyterian Church of Reading on facebook https://www.facebook.com/PennsidePresbyterianChurch/
Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Presbyterian-Church-of-the-Mountain-234593743269661/
The Barn on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theBarnLehighValley/ or by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/3542000339; 9:00 am. Children’s Pajama Storytime; 9:30 a.m.–Prayer meeting; 10:00 a.m.–Gathering; 11:00 a.m.–Small group gathering
10:30 a.m.
College Hill Presbyterian of Easton on zoom https://zoom.us/j/569896612 Or by phone, please call 1-646-558-8656. If you are not a Zoom account holder, simply hit # to bypass the Participant ID prompts. When it prompts you for the meeting ID, enter 569-896-612.
First Presbyterian Church of Easton on facebook live https://www.facebook.com/EastonFPC/
Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church in Summit Hill on facebook https://www.facebook.com/HopeOfChristPresbyterianChurch/
Korean Church of the Lehigh Valley – Korean language worship by “PRISM Live”. If you are interested in receiving the link, contact Pastor Mark Cho at [email protected]. He will send you the link on Sunday morning.
United Presbyterian Church of Pottsville on zoom https://zoom.us/j/543310189 or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/united.pres/
11:00 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem – traditional worship on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FirstPresBethlehem You can also go to their website for a link to view the service. If you do not have internet access and would like to listen to the service on your phone, call 1-929-205-6099 and when prompted enter Meeting ID: 955 325 387.
Shawnee Presbyterian Church on facebook https://www.facebook.com/shawnee.church/
11:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Allentown (Arabic language) - Go to www.fpcallentown.org, scroll down and click on “All Things Livestream Worship Related,” scroll down to “All Videos,” click on the video with the word “Live” on it. Or join by phone: 1 (646) 558-8656, enter meeting ID 134-624-148, press # to enter as a guest.
12:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Allentown (Chin Burmese language) go to www.fpcallentown.org, scroll down and click on “All Things Livestream Worship Related,” scroll down to “All Videos,” click on the video with the word “Live” on it. Or join by phone: 1 (646) 558-8656, enter meeting ID 233-411-498, press # to enter as a guest.
