Jesus uses the word ‘love’ nine times in this nine verse reading from the gospel of John. We use the word love a lot too. Let’s see if we mean the same thing.

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; John 15:9-17

Song: "Love Came Down" written by Brian Johnson, et al.; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

[Click HERE for the piece Chad read as part of his closing: "For Joy"]

Jesus uses the word ‘love’ nine times in this nine verse reading from the gospel of John. We use the word love a lot too. Let’s see if we mean the same thing.

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; John 15:9-17

Song: "Love Came Down" written by Brian Johnson, et al.; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

[Click HERE for the piece Chad read as part of his closing: "For Joy"]

The greatest blessing is watching what happens when we all respond together as a community of faith. There is just nothing like the church when people offer their energy, gifts and resources to build up the ministry we share here at POP.

Click to read Chad’s letter

Set up Simply Giving

Song: "Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way" written by U2; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

Both of our readings today make it clear what it looks like to be a part of the community of God. Jesus uses a metaphor, but John’s letter is a little less ambiguous. In this day and age, in the world the way it is, where hate and mistrust seems like the norm, how can we be love and fruit?

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8

Song: "We Are Called (let us not forget)" written by Nate Bergengren; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

The greatest blessing is watching what happens when we all respond together as a community of faith. There is just nothing like the church when people offer their energy, gifts and resources to build up the ministry we share here at POP.

Click to read Chad’s letter

Set up Simply Giving

Song: "Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way" written by U2; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

Both of our readings today make it clear what it looks like to be a part of the community of God. Jesus uses a metaphor, but John’s letter is a little less ambiguous. In this day and age, in the world the way it is, where hate and mistrust seems like the norm, how can we be love and fruit?

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8

Song: "We Are Called (let us not forget)" written by Nate Bergengren; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

When all feels lost, when darkness closes in and you feel alone, there is an ancient word of hope that will never lose sight of you.

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; John 10:11-18

Song: "Son Was Lifted Up" written by B. Johnson, et al.; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

When all feels lost, when darkness closes in and you feel alone, there is an ancient word of hope that will never lose sight of you.

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; John 10:11-18

Song: "Son Was Lifted Up" written by B. Johnson, et al.; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

Jesus appears to the disciples in today’s Gospel. Just shows up. They don’t invite him, they don’t ask him to be there, he just appears. And in their confusion and doubt they witness the very real, very human moments of what a resurrected life looks like.

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48

Song: "Praise The King" written by C. Voss et al.; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

Jesus appears to the disciples in today’s Gospel. Just shows up. They don’t invite him, they don’t ask him to be there, he just appears. And in their confusion and doubt they witness the very real, very human moments of what a resurrected life looks like.

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48

Song: "Praise The King" written by C. Voss et al.; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band