Month: May 2020
From the Pastor’s Desk
As we encounter John 17:1-11, we hear Jesus speak from the depths of his heart. He tells us of the Father’s love for him and his love for his Father, who is the heart and core of his very being. The Father’s love continues to be with him right to the end, even to the […]
May 24, 2020 Pastor Lou
Call to Worship We shout for joy to God who rides upon the clouds! We sing praises to our awe-inspiring God, before whom the earth quakes, and whose abundant blessings provide for all in need! God is Sovereign over the earth, Defender of the defenseless, and Parent to orphans; God creates families for those who […]
Wapwallopen Ministerium
Our thanks to all who made today a great success!!!
From the Pastor’s Desk
This Sunday in the United Church of Christ is the recognition and praying for those who suffer from a mental illness. This post, found on UCC.org was written by Rev. Alan Johnson, Chair, UCC Mental Health Network We all know there continues to be a significant impact by the coronavirus around the world. Seeking […]
May 17, 2020 Pastor Lou
Call to Worship Come and hear, all you who fear God, and we will tell what God has done for us. God is the Sovereign of heaven and earth, maker of this world and all within it. God has given to all mortals life and breath and every blessing. Bless our God, O peoples! Let […]
Community Food Distribution
Emmanuel United Church of Christ and the Wapwallopen Ministerium are hosting a community food distribution sponsored and provided by Carone’s Market. Saturday, May 16, from 1-3 while supplies last
From the Pastor’s Desk
This is not how it was supposed to end. Jesus’s disciples loved Him, believed in Him, left all to follow Him. But now their faith is shaken because after three full years of intimate fellowship, the Lord tells them He is leaving. Jesus Himself is deeply troubled, but the disciples don’t notice. They bicker bitterly […]
May 10 , 2020 Pastor Lou
Call to Worship Jesus said, I go and prepare a place for you, and I will come again. We gather in this place to know your presence and your love, now and always. Jesus said, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. If you know me, you know God. We pray to […]
May 3, 2020 Pastor Lou
Call to Worship Let us pray these familiar words, recognizing in the Risen Christ our Good Shepherd: Jesus, you are our shepherd. We shall never want. You make us lie down in green pastures; you lead us beside the still waters. You restore our souls. You guide us in the paths of righteousness for your […]