Peace and Blessings
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This Sunday
The gospel for this Sunday St. Luke 10: 1 - 11, 16 - 20, in this chapter, Jesus set an example for us by sending the disciples out in two by two or we can say in pairs. When we look at this passage it talks to us about peace, presence, and hospitality
When we live in a community where Christian relationships are demonstrated, we give people an opportunity to feel the life of the gospel and not just hear it. As we read in the book of Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10 “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up”. As Christians we are to work together as a team. Please note your partner will strengthen you, your partner will stretch you and your partner will stand with you. When we look at Luke 10, Jesus is sending these disciples out to prepare the way for him as he goes to Jerusalem for the last time. When Jesus sent out the 72 disciples to proclaim the kingdom, he told them to enter a home by a stance contrary to a combative one. When those sent out two by two entered a home, they were to proclaim peace with their mouths, inviting these people into God’s peace or shalom. Not a cheap sales pitch. They came in a stance of peace, offering themselves to the people of this neighborhood. In the Gospel of Luke, peace is used as another way of saying salvation. Much more than simply the absence of conflict, it calls for a positive stance represented by the Old Testament word shalom, which means communal well-being. Shalom is a gift of God upon his people to live in security, blessing, and relational wholeness and wellbeing. How do we say Peace today? Often, learning to practice peace with our neighbors begins as we respond in peace when conflict among Christian arises. Can we choose the way of peace rather than the need to win? Choosing the way of peace does not mean ignoring reality or covering things up so that emotions are set aside. Peace, true peace, creates an environment in which each person can offer their perspective and deal with differences because no one feels the pressure to win. When people in our neighborhoods see us dealing with conflict in peaceful ways, they will notice the difference and wonder who this God we serve is. One of the goals of our church is to reach out into this community God has placed us in and to minister to their needs. Every Christian is primarily called by the Lord to serve. As followers of Jesus, we follow Him into the fields of harvest reaching others with the good news. What is the good news we share? God created us. God knit you together in your mother’s womb. You are no accident; God has a plan. God loves you. In spite of all the wrong things you’ve done. God loves you so much He sent the Lord Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, to this earth. Jesus lived a perfectly sinless life. Jesus died on the cross of Calvary to save you from the penalty, power, and one day the presence of sin. God calls you to turn from your sin, trust the Savior. Jesus came that you may have life to the full now and throughout eternity in His presence and provides peace. If you would like to know more about the power in team ministry, please join us on Sunday in our worship at 11:00 AM Happy 4th of July! Peace and Blessings
Rev. Dr. Christopher Ponnuraj Minister |
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Church Office: 101 Pondfield Road West,
Bronxville, NY 10708
Email: westcenterucc@verizon.net
Phone: (914) 337-3829
Church Office: 101 Pondfield Road West,
Bronxville, NY 10708
Email: westcenterucc@verizon.net
Phone: (914) 337-3829
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PLEASE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO MASK UP PROPERLY AND PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING -BE SAFE- -BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER- "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer" Romans 12:12 |
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because no matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey,
you're welcome here.
Here at West Center Congregational,
United Church of Christ.
It's the shorter form of "God is still speaking," a campaign by the United Church of Christ to remind us that God still has a lot more to say. Since 2004, Stillspeaking has worked with thousands of UCC churches and individuals across the country to make religion relevant again and to extend an extravagant welcome to all--
because no matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey,
you're welcome here.
Here at West Center Congregational,
United Church of Christ.
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