Paul’s Message
Pastor Jason Day 3 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Hope: Paul’s Message
Acts 27:22,34
I urge you now to keep up your courage, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship… none of you will lose a hair from your heads.
Reflection
As Christians belonging to churches and traditions that are not fully reconciled to one another, we are often discouraged by the lack of progress towards visible unity. Indeed, some have given up all hope and see this unity as an unattainable ideal. Others do not even see unity as a necessary part of their Christian faith. As we pray for this gift of visible unity, let us do so with steadfast faith, enduring patience and expectant hope, trusting in God’s loving providence. Unity is the Lord’s prayer for the Church and he is accompanying us on this journey. We will not be lost.
Prayer
God of mercy,
lost and disheartened, we turn to you.
Instill in us your gift of hope.
May our churches hope and strive for the unity
for which your Son prayed on the eve of his passion.
We ask this through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.
Miss Sunday’s Message?
Read or listen to Pastor Jason’s message: Can We Talk? Series Intro
This Week at Hood…
Wednesday, January 22 – 1:30pm – Prayer & Inspiration
Wednesday, January 22 – 6:30pm – Choir Practice
Thursday, January 23 – 3:00pm – Ladles of Love Meal Preparation & Delivery
Sunday, January 26 – 10:00 am – Sunday Morning Small Group
Sunday, January 26 – 11:00 am – Worship
Sunday, January 26 – 12 noon – Church Board Meeting and Deacon/Elder Orientation
Coming Events…
Tuesday, January 28 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Hood Memorial serving at the DUMA Food Pantry on Broad Street, please make plans to share an hour or more with us supporting the neighbors in our community
Saturday, February 1 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Leadership Launch 2020, at the Regional Office (Fellowship Hall) in Wilson, NC (see above for more details)
Tuesday, February 4 – 6:30 pm – DWM (Disciples Women) meeting in the Fellowship Hall
Friday, February 7 – 6:00 pm – Valentine’s Pizza Party @ Pizza Inn (VBS style)–invite a neighbor and join us for pizza, singing, dancing, and learning about God’s love