Sunday Worship, May 17, 2020

You Have Not Been Abandoned

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.  And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. ... I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you"
John 14:15-16,18

Jesus promised his followers that they would not be left alone, that even though he was leaving to prepare a place for them, and would return, he would not leave them as orphans, he would send another Advocate, one to act on their behalf. He also gave them an important assignment. They were to continue to live and minister as he had taught them.

Our lives and world are dramatically affected by the pandemic. This is one of those events where we cannot ignore the fact that we face problems, obstacles, and needs that are bigger than us. But, even then, Jesus promises that we have not been abandoned, we are not alone, the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, is present and at work.

Now, more than ever, we are to love one another as Jesus loves us. As we love others the way Jesus loves us, we become aligned with and part of God's will and work in our lives and in the world.

With all the stress and change going on in people's lives, this week's video includes a 6 minute presentation by a mental health counselor that Nancy has known for many years.

This worship service is produced through the combined efforts of Hope Presbyterian Church at Lake Nona and Oviedo Presbyterian Church and we pray that God will use it to bless people far beyond our congregations. We are very grateful to all who contribute to these services.

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"You are My King (Amazing Love)" by Billy Foote (c) 1996 Worshiptogether.com songs
"Something Beautiful" by Gloria Gaither (c) 1971 William J. Gaither, Inc.
"In His Time" by Diane Ball (c) 1978 Maranatha! Music
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