Daily Prayer Services

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Daily Prayer Services episodes

  • April 9, 2025

    When have you felt righteous anger? What do you do with that anger?

    Witnessing racial injustice early in his training left a lasting mark on FPCA Member Gary Stone. In this episode, he shares his story and, guided by John Lewis' "Across That Bridge," provides actionable tips on how we can respond to injustices we see effectively.

    Referenced Book: "Across That Bridge" - John Lewis

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    12 min
  • April 8, 2025

    Have you ever witnessed someone receiving mercy that you feel didn’t deserve it?

    Do we judge some sins more harshly than others? Lifelong member Anne Ferrera explores this common struggle and delves into the nature of mercy.

    Bible References: Luke 19:1-10

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    7 min
  • April 7, 2025

    Have you ever struggled with righteous indignation? What kinds of things trigger that feeling for you?

    Join our lead pastor, the Rev. Stephanie Anthony as she dives in to the topic of righteous indignation, and how easily we can slip in to a pattern of "self-righteous indignation".

    Referenced Poem: "Righteous Wrath" - Henry Van Dyke

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    7 min
  • April 5, 2025

    Who in your life might be feeling lost? How can you be a guiding presence for them?

    Nancy Hoffman shares a heartfelt story about reaching out to those who are feeling lost in the LGBTQIA+ Community. By working with two organizations, she has shared both God's love and a mother's love with those who are feeling lost themselves.

    If you'd like to help with those in the LGBTQIA+ Community who are in need of support, Nancy recommends the following:

    • Stand In Pride
    • Free Mom Hugs

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    7 min
  • April 4, 2025

    In this season, are you feeling lost, or found, or a bit of both?

    Join Afaf Khoury as she offers a comforting reminder: even when we feel we're falling short, we can trust that Jesus is there to guide us.

    Bible Reference: Luke 15: 1-7

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    6 min
  • April 3, 2025

    Have you ever wandered away from safety and security? What did you find?

    Join Linda Boyle as she shares insight in to what the Lord reminds us about when we feel lost or like we've wandered away.

    Bible References: Psalm 23

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    3 min
  • April 2, 2025

    Who has been a guiding presence for you in times when you felt lost?

    Treasure Walker shares a heartfelt story of who it was that was that guiding presence in her life when she needed to be reminded of God's love.

    Bible References: Proverbs 22:6

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    6 min
  • April 1, 2025

    Have you ever rejoiced in finding something or someone you lost?

    Join Dave Bockstanz as he explores what exactly it means to be found, and the joy that we experience when we receive Jesus's amazing grace.

    Bible References:

    • Jeremiah 29:13-14
    • Matthew 7:7
    • Luke 15:1-32 (Parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son)

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    6 min
  • March 31, 2025

    Have you ever been found? How did it feel?

    Josh Luey reminds us of the difference of not knowing where you are, and being lost. He shares some thoughts on times in his life that God helped him be found.

    Josh's recommended playlist: Country by the Grace of God (Spotify)

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    3 min
  • March 29, 2025

    What are your growing edges? How do you address them?

    Bill White discusses his growing edges, and how he... like many of us... have numerous things to address, but reminds us that the one to focus on is growing in our faith.

    This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".

    Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org



    5 min

About Daily Prayer Services

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Our daily prayer services are an annual meditation during the Lenten season at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. The services are originally posted as 2-8 minute video on our YouTube and Facebook pages. Each of the 40 days has a question for reflection followed by a prayer. By lifting up our stories, our entire community of faith get to better know our people.