Home Worship
For right now, staying home is the way we love our neighbor. Think about it: you may be staying home for your own health, but you also can not be a carrier to others you might come in contact with. But being isolated from human contact for days on end gets very lonely. We don’t know how long we will be sequestered in our homes, so please be in prayer for those who live alone. Remember also those who do not have a home or safe haven. Take this time to grow in your trust of God and not be anxious.
In John 14:27 Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
This is not live-streamed worship, happening in real time as you are at home, but it is a way we can bind together through worship while we must stay apart physically. Everything posted here in Home Worship has been compiled by Highland Park laity and staff, with the hope of helping you feel closer to one another, and helping you draw closer to Almighty God, who is always with us.
May God bless you and keep you.
Now, let’s worship together.
In John 14:27 Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
This is not live-streamed worship, happening in real time as you are at home, but it is a way we can bind together through worship while we must stay apart physically. Everything posted here in Home Worship has been compiled by Highland Park laity and staff, with the hope of helping you feel closer to one another, and helping you draw closer to Almighty God, who is always with us.
May God bless you and keep you.
Now, let’s worship together.
April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter
Call to Worship
How glorious it is to hear of Jesus’ resurrection.
At his death, our hearts cried out and we felt lost.
But he comes to us and walks with us, even now.
In the holy word, in the music, in the prayers, he is present with us.
Open your hearts to the Lord.
Lord, help us really be ready to receive you into our lives.
AMEN.
How glorious it is to hear of Jesus’ resurrection.
At his death, our hearts cried out and we felt lost.
But he comes to us and walks with us, even now.
In the holy word, in the music, in the prayers, he is present with us.
Open your hearts to the Lord.
Lord, help us really be ready to receive you into our lives.
AMEN.
Beautiful One- by Tim Hughes- performed by Steve and Sara Mount
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Children's Time
with Mrs. Amanda |
Luke 24:13-35 (NIV)
Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him.
He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”
“What things?” he asked.
“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”
He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him.
He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”
“What things?” he asked.
“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”
He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
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Where Is Jesus When You Need Him?
Pastor Mike Henderson |
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Prayers of the People
led by Cathy Garland |
You Say by Lauren Daigle- performed by Allison and Johnathan Munn
A Closing Thought - Wild Geese (a poem by Mary Oliver)
You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting -
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.
You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting -
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.
Benediction
People of the Emmaus Road, rejoice, for God is with you.
Bring God’s love and peace to all whom you meet.
Go in peace now and forever.
AMEN.
People of the Emmaus Road, rejoice, for God is with you.
Bring God’s love and peace to all whom you meet.
Go in peace now and forever.
AMEN.
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Welcome Greg and Shelly Bowlus!
Rev. Greg Bowlus is Highland Park's new Director of Families and Programs. He and his wife come to us from West Palm Beach, Florida. He begins his work with us Monday, April 27. We look forward to getting to know him face-to-face. Keep your eyes open for a virtual welcome. Here is a brief video. |
Offering
Many have been asking how to give to the church in these times. You may give through our online portal on this website. Go there by clicking the word “GIVING” at the top of the page.. May God bless you for your continued support of our church.
Announcements
Thanks to Cathy Garland, Steve and Sara Mount, and Johnathan and Allison Munn for assisting in today's service.
Bishop Holston has requested that we continue with our online worship meetings and no in-person gatherings through May 20. You may read his statement here. Although Highland Park Church is not having live worship at the moment, staff members are in their offices each week day. We ask that you not come to the building physically, but we welcome and encourage you to call (843/662-1233) or email if you have any need or business with the church.
For now, no groups, classes, or committees are meeting in person. Several are meeting online using easy-to-use formats like GoTo Meeting and Zoom and FaceTime. Please contact your leaders if you have not heard from them. Please keep in touch and give us your feedback as we discover alternative ways to worship, learn, and serve together. May all be well.
Scripture Lessons for next week: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
RightNow media at-home study for the month of April: The Art of Neighboring. How do you love your neighbors in a time of social distancing? These 4 videos will help you learn ways to reach out to your neighbors during this time. If you are not a part of RightNow, please email Andi and she will send you an invitation. It is free for the Highland Park Church family.
If you have a pastoral emergency, Pastor Mike is available through church phone, personal phone, and this email.
Many have been asking how to give to the church in these times. You may give through our online portal on this website. Go there by clicking the word “GIVING” at the top of the page.. May God bless you for your continued support of our church.
Announcements
Thanks to Cathy Garland, Steve and Sara Mount, and Johnathan and Allison Munn for assisting in today's service.
Bishop Holston has requested that we continue with our online worship meetings and no in-person gatherings through May 20. You may read his statement here. Although Highland Park Church is not having live worship at the moment, staff members are in their offices each week day. We ask that you not come to the building physically, but we welcome and encourage you to call (843/662-1233) or email if you have any need or business with the church.
For now, no groups, classes, or committees are meeting in person. Several are meeting online using easy-to-use formats like GoTo Meeting and Zoom and FaceTime. Please contact your leaders if you have not heard from them. Please keep in touch and give us your feedback as we discover alternative ways to worship, learn, and serve together. May all be well.
Scripture Lessons for next week: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
RightNow media at-home study for the month of April: The Art of Neighboring. How do you love your neighbors in a time of social distancing? These 4 videos will help you learn ways to reach out to your neighbors during this time. If you are not a part of RightNow, please email Andi and she will send you an invitation. It is free for the Highland Park Church family.
If you have a pastoral emergency, Pastor Mike is available through church phone, personal phone, and this email.