The Lord’s Day
“Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure.” – Henri Nouwen
January 17, 2021, 10:30 am Online Service
Beverly Hills United Presbyterian Church, Upper Darby
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lansdowne
This week’s Scripture: Romans 13
Music: “He’s Got the Whole World,” “In Christ Alone,” “Safe Within Your Arms,” “You Servants of God”
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Today’s Scripture
Romans 13
Submission to Governing Authorities
13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Love Fulfills the Law
8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,”[a] and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[b] 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
The Day Is Near
11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.[c]
Announcements
Evangelism/Discipleship Group –
Wednesday, January 27 at 7:00 on Zoom – “Does Christianity Make Sense?”
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86589493548 — Meeting ID: 865 8949 3548
Telephone – +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) or +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
The Citizen Corps of Delaware County needs volunteers (medical and non-medical) to help with the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination efforts. No prior training or medical knowledge required. Register at www.delcocitizencorps.com.
For Food Assistance Information, see the church websites at www.stpaulslansdowne.org or https://www.bhpcud.com/loving-our-neighbors .
Brief In-person Service of the Eucharist is now scheduled for the second and fourth Sundays of each month.
You are welcome to contact Pastor Tung directly for pastoral needs. Tel. 610.246.8240 • Email – arttung@gmail.com
Pastors Nancy Haigh Ross and LoisAnn Furgess-Oler are also assisting in visitation. Pastor Ross: 267.254.0187 pastor.nancy@yahoo.com • Pastor Furgess-Oler: 410.239.1515 lafodav@aol.com
Prayer List(Recent congregational requests have been combined.)
Roberta Neill Dave Lewis
Hollie Law, Muirin Family of Todd Dieter
Brian Callaghan Kyle and Family in Colorado
Phyllis Van Arsdale Don Van Krieken
Linda Wisham Family of John Boohar
Ann & Tom Shiffer Becky Reilly
Jeff and Toni Kathan Family of Bob Geller
Family of Tim Collver Jim Demir
Kevin Lucia Nancy Haigh Ross
Michael Gallagher, Jr. Chris Cohen and Family
Chris Margarite & family Lisa’s friends Heidi, Glenn
John and Leanne Mary & Maurice Hopper
Erin, Jane in San Antonio
Jeanne Grace’s great-niece Molly, friend Mary
St. Paul’s Congregation Council – BHPC Session
The Opioid Crisis The COVID-19 Pandemic
The Unemployed and Underemployed Nursing Homes
Borough of Lansdowne William Penn School District
Upper Darby Township Upper Darby School District
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, SE Pennsylvania Synod
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Presbytery of Philadelphia
The community of Believers in Christ Pentecostal Church
Week 2 Prayer Guide The World; the “Mission Heart of God”
NEXT SUNDAY – JANUARY 249:45 a.m. – In-Person Brief Service of Holy Communion – at St. Paul’s
10:30 a.m. – Morning Worship
“REAL HEROES”
Pastor Tung preaching
Hebrews 12.1-13