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Prayer of the Day

Gracious and glorious God, you have chosen us as your own, and by the powerful name of Christ you protect us from evil. By your Spirit transform us and your beloved world, that we may find our joy in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Scripture

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1:1-6
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19

Sermon

"Joy in the World"
John 17:6-19, Psalm 1
The world can be a difficult place. Sickness stalks. Violence erupts. Sin and death remain. Still, on this Seventh Sunday of Easter we cry with full-throated joy, “Alleluia! Christ is risen!” On the night before his death, Jesus prays for his disciples in all times and places. The victory he wins for us is not one that removes us from the difficulties and dangers of this world. Instead, we remain as witnesses of the gospel and workers for the Kingdom. Abiding in Christ, we are like trees nourished by streams of living water. While we await the joys of heaven, we claim the full joy of Christ in this world, too, even as we work to make this world a more just place.

Hymns

In our prayers we remember The Night Ministry.