calendar May 22, 2019 in Bishop, Bishop messages

“Was It Not Necessary?”

Through prayer, preaching, and lament, SEPA leaders explore our desire for beloved community thriough the lens of Luke 24. SEPA Synod Assembly, May 3, 2019.

“It is time for our inadequate dreams to die in order for Christ to rise in us, and our church.”

This observation by one pastor to Bishop Patricia A. Davenport grounded the preaching, prayer and lament during the opening worship service of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod’s 2019 Assembly. Several preachers and prayer leaders explored the challenge and promises for the church today through the lens of the encounter with Jesus along the Emmaus Road (Luke 24:13-35).

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