“Man’s nature, so to speak, is a perpetual factory of idols.”
– John Calvin, The Institutes of the Christian Religion
Sermon Title for this Sunday: The Gospel in a City of Idols
Sermon Text: Acts 19:1-41
Second Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:1-11
A Prayer for Today: “Almighty God, who has given your only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavour ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”(BCP 1662 – The Second Sunday after Easter)
Reflect:
“America is the world’s most religiously diverse nation now and from a Christian point of view it is as fully a mission field as any to which churches now are sending their missionaries.”
– David Wells, Above All Earthly Powers
“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.”
– 1 Corinthians 4:20
Music: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
This song will be sung while the children are still upstairs. We encourage families to practice together during the week.