Welcome to Worship October 18, 2020
In this sermon series, we are exploring the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. What Jesus taught often runs counter to the voices around us, to the story that the world tells us is true. But every lesson is abundant with wisdom and practical instruction; “Be-Attitudes” that Jesus wants to use to shape us, to Flip the Script on our lives and show us what true happiness looks like. We worship together united by the Spirit of God present with you this day. 
"Blessed Are the Peacemakers"
Dr. Jim Everette
Peace comes by creating an atmosphere of authentic trust that transcends our diversity and allows for reconciliation in spite of our differences. This occurs when we activate God’s calling on our lives. Bringing in God’s Kingdom takes precedence over everything else for true children of God.
Family Question
WHERE IN OUR HOME DO WE NEED MORE PEACE?

Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” We are called to be peacemakers, but don’t be fooled by fake peace! In Ancient Rome, people had a peace called the “Pax Romana,” and it was enforced with harsh oppression. That is fake peace. Sometimes families do not feel peaceful. That is very normal. Read more...
AS AN ACT OF WORSHIP WE RESPOND...
Responding Through Reflection
  • How does Jesus’s promise of blessing compare with what most people prize?
  • Do you see yourself and our church as a Peacemaker?
Responding Through Giving
Trusting in God with all we have, we give to support the work of God's church because we believe in our mission to share God's love with our community and world in the name of Jesus. Give online or by mail. Giving allows us to keep being the church, even in the absence of our physical presence. Mail to: 411 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. How To Give Online
Respond Through Connecting
Do you have questions about being in a relationship with God? We would love to talk with you and help you begin or deepen your faith journey.
Responding Through Prayer
Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace
Where there is hatred, let me sow love
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith
Where there is despair, hope
Where there is darkness, light
Where there is sadness, joy
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console
To be understood as to understand
To be loved as to love
For it is in giving that we receive
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned
It is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

-PeaceMaker Prayer of St. Francis Assisi