1 Peter 1:17-23
“Building Faith and Community”
Third Sunday of Easter
Rev. Benjamin J. Wines
Today is the Third Sunday of Easter.
Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “Building Faith and Community” Our Scripture passage comes from 1 Peter 1:17-23 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 116. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.
Call to Worship (from Psalm 116)
Leader: What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me?
People: I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord,
Leader: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.
People: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones.
Leader: O Lord, I am your servant;
People: I am your servant, the child of your serving girl.
Leader: You have loosed my bonds.
People: I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrifice
Leader: And call on the name of the Lord.
People: I will pay my vows to the Lord
Leader: In the presence of all his people,
People: In the courts of the house of the Lord,
Leader: In your midst, O Jerusalem.
People: Praise the Lord!
Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, Peter emphasizes the need for Christians to be in community together.
How does God’s character enable us to build lasting relationships? How can God’s character help us navigate challenges?