One in the Spirit
The gospel for Easter’s seventh Sunday is always taken from the long prayer Jesus prays for his followers in John’s gospel on the night before his death, and always includes Jesus’ desire that his followers will be one as he and the Father are one. This oneness is not mere doctrinal agreement or institutional unity, but mutual abiding, interpenetrating life, mutual love, and joy. This oneness is the work of the Spirit whom we have received but also await. Come, Holy Spirit!
-From Sundays and Seasons
We had a great time during Pray and Go this Sunday! Please join us Sunday June 2 to cover the second half of the neighborhood!
The Gathering will meet on Friday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Judy and Ed Joyner's house. St. Luke Guys will meet Friday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m., at Jimmy's in Jackson.
Commemorations this week:
Thursday, May 9
Ascension of Our Lord
Thursday, May 9
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, renewer of the church, hymnwriter, died 1760
When he was 22, a group of Moravians asked permission to live on Zinzendorf's land. He agreed, and eventually worldwide Moravian missions emanated from this community. Zinzendorf participated in these missions, and is also remembered for writing hymns characteristic of his Pietistic faith.
When he was 22, a group of Moravians asked permission to live on Zinzendorf's land. He agreed, and eventually worldwide Moravian missions emanated from this community. Zinzendorf participated in these missions, and is also remembered for writing hymns characteristic of his Pietistic faith.
Tuesday, May 14
Mattias
Matthias was the apostle added to the Twelve after Jesus' resurrection, as a replacement for the dead Judas Iscariot. He had traveled among the followers of Jesus throughout the Lord's ministry. Formerly commemorated on February 24, Matthias's celebration is moved to May 14 in agreement with most Western calendars.
Matthias was the apostle added to the Twelve after Jesus' resurrection, as a replacement for the dead Judas Iscariot. He had traveled among the followers of Jesus throughout the Lord's ministry. Formerly commemorated on February 24, Matthias's celebration is moved to May 14 in agreement with most Western calendars.
Worship This Week
7th Sunday of Easter
May 12
Prayer of the Day
Gracious and glorious God, you have chosen us as your own, and by the powerful name of Christ you protect us from evil. By your Spirit transform us and your beloved world, that we may find our joy in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Psalm 1
The Lord knows the way of the righteous. (Ps. 1:6)
The Lord knows the way of the righteous. (Ps. 1:6)
1 John 5:9-13
Life in the Son of God
Life in the Son of God
John 17:6-19
Christ’s prayer for his disciples
Christ’s prayer for his disciples
