The empty tomb is the physical manifestation of God’s faithfulness. Jesus promised that He would rise from the dead, and on the first Easter Sunday, Jesus proved once and for all that death could not hold Him down. By rising from the dead, He confirmed the validity of all His teachings and sacrifice on the cross.
Sunday, April 27, 2025 2nd Sunday of Easter
Please join us for Worship. We would love to see you in church!
This sunday coffee will be ready at 9:20 AM, in the Parlor.
Sunday School meets at 9:30 in the Session Room.
Worship will begin at 10:30 with Steve Lankford, Liturgist.
Welcome to CSPC Choir, Denise Caldarello, Director singing the Praise Song “Risen to Save” and “Beautiful Empty Grave” for the Anthem.
We welcome Rev. Dale Stone, Pulpit Supply, he will be reading scriptures Psalm 118:14, 19-29; John 20:19-31; for his sermon “The Tip of the Iceberg”.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Choir rehearsals are Wednesdays at 5:30 PM.
Saturday, April 26th at Noon, We will have a Spring Clean Up Day. Also enjoy a weenie roast. Brent will provide iced tea, water and lemonade with tableware & cups. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the Sanctuary to sign up to bring hot dogs, buns, salads, side dishes & desserts. Will need help with carrying some tables out. Please bring your lawn chairs.
May 20th CSPC will host the Missouri Union Presbytery Meeting. Approximately 70 people from the Missouri Presbytery will attend.
Choir Rehearsal are Wednesdays at 5:30 PM. All who like to sing are invited to join the choir.
We invite YOU to help us fill the pews on Sundays. Coffee is always ready at 9:20 AM, and on the first Sundays of the month a snack is provided. Sunday school is for all ages and begins at 9:30AM. Please bring a friend and join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30.
Scripture readings April 27 2nd Sunday of Easter
Psalm 118:14, 19-29; John 20:19-31
Psalm 118:14, 19-29
The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord: This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.
I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
This is the Word of the Lord…..Thanks be to God
John 20:19-31
Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
This is the Word of the Lord…..Thanks be to God
Questions for Reflection
Thomas doubted the resurrection until he saw the nail holes and put his finger in the wound of the risen Christ’s hands and side. We, too, have been wounded in this life, and our society often teaches us to hide our wounds and vulnerabilities. What might happen if, like Christ, we invited those shut down by life to explore our wounds?
Household Prayer: Morning
Gracious God, you are the God who is and was and is to be. Thank you that Christ has freed us to be a kingdom of priests serving you and your world. Give me a deeper sense, as I move through this day, of what it means to say that you are my “Alpha and Omega,” my A to Z. Amen.
Household Prayer: Evening
Jesus, tonight I remember that your gospel gives me the power to forgive any and all, through the gift of your Holy Spirit, and that includes forgiving myself. Breathe your peace into me so that even if I pierced you today, I can still see you coming to embrace me with your freedom and love this night. Amen
The Christos Center supports our community by supplementing food to those in need. We are seeing more families who need our help. Personal hygiene items cannot be purchased with food stamps. The board members would like to provide bar soap too each of our clients. I would like to make this an ongoing project for our congregation. Diane Fischer, Christos Board Member
Be sure to visit the Lending Library in the hallway! The Care and Fellowship Committee invites you to TAKE A BOOK, BRING A BOOK and pass them on or return them. Religious or not! There are several new additions to the library. The shelves are full, waiting for you to find your perfect reflection book, bible, nice daily devotional books.
Committee Volunteer Sign up sheets are in the office. If you would like to sign up, call or email the church office for more details. The committees are:
Care & Fellowship – To care for the congregation, provide for fellowship and to improve communication.
Christian Education – Recruits teachers, helpers, chooses curriculum for children and youth, makes suggestions for Adult education, and encourages attendance.
Outreach – This committee is focused on evangelism and outreach: brainstorming and creating events or opportunities that might reach those outside our church or spread the gospel.
Personnel – Establishing policies and procedures for church employment that comply with federal, state, and local laws, where applicable. Participate in staff relations to support staff members.
Property – Help with the administration, maintenance, and areas of responsibility associated with the church building and grounds.
Stewardship & Finance – Oversee activities related to financial support of church, including annual stewardship campaign, special campaigns for designated projects and communicating with church members regarding the use of the funds collected.
Worship – Helps acquiring people for Children’s Time, Liturgists and Special Music. Help in making decisions for Worship and Special Services.
Deacon’s Meeting is the second Monday every month except July, at 6:00 pm
Choir Rehearsals are Wednesdays, at 5:30 PM; during the winter months.
Session meets the third Wednesday each month at 6:30 pm
Fellowship Group meets the second & fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM. Call the office or for more details.
Coffee is ready at Sundays at 9:20; coffee and light snack is available on the first Sunday of each month. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30. Worship with us in person or on Facebook Live at 10:30 AM.
All are invited and welcome here at Coates Street Presbyterian Church.
Preparing Thanksgiving noodles:
If you or someone you know would like to share their musical talents for Special Music, please let us know!
If you would like to purchase the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Too Funny!” in which Wallis Landrum wrote a story “This Time in Latin” and is included the book. The book can be purchased for $15, of which all proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the church. Contact Wally at 660-676-6760 for your copy today!
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world and all who dwell in it. For He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. Psalm 24:1-2
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CHURCH NEWS & NOTES
Extra copies of the 2021 CSPC directory are available in the office.
If your contact information has changed, please contact the church office to make sure that we have their most recent info: address, phone numbers, and email. You can call or email the office, or sign the red folders in the Sanctuary with your information.
Please remember to keep in contact with your loved ones, the elderly and anyone that you know that may need some help in this time of uncertainty. It may just be as simple as calling to see if they need some groceries or other necessities. Call the Church office if you need help, or know of someone that does to see if one of our volunteers can help!
Be sure to get a copy of “These Days, Daily Devotions for Living by Faith” and/or “The Upper Room, Where the world meets to pray”. Free copies are available on the table in hall.
The Lending Library in the hallway is waiting for you to see what is available! The Care and Fellowship Committee invites you to TAKE A BOOK, BRING A BOOK and pass them on or return them. Religious or not! There are several new additions to the library. The shelves are full, waiting for you to find your perfect reflection book, bible, nice daily devotional books.
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https://www.facebook.com/Coates-Street-Presbyterian-Church-2470642886504869
We Seek to Know Christ’s Love and Minister in His Name
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and glory, forever.
Amen.
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CSPC DEACON NEWS:
Everyone is invited to join in the Parlor after Worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month. All who have birthdays that month will be honored with cake and enjoy the fellowship of everyone.
The Deacons BLESSING BOX is located outside of the church by the parking lot entrance. This blessing box is for people to leave what they can and take what they need. Some of the items that can be left in the blessing box is canned goods, soups, fruits and vegetables; nonperishable food items, bottled water and drinks, Hygiene products, feminine items, soap, shampoo, coats, gloves for winter, small household items and much more.
The Deacons are requesting yarn and plastic knitting needles and crochet hooks for the inmates at the Prison, who are making stocking hats, etc. for the Veterans living on the streets and homeless children. This is a very worthy cause. Their supplies are getting low, so any donations will be greatly appreciated! Phyllis delivered the supplies to the prison.
Consider Time, Talent and Stewardship in Your Church. Time: if you have free time to help with different projects in and around the church, contact the office. Talent: Always looking for talented people to be involved. Do you know someone that would like to play the organ, piano, or other instrument during worship, want to be liturgist, or present Children’s time, let us know! Stewardship: Donations and contributions can be made in several different ways. If you come to Worship in Person, you may drop your offering in the offering trays. If you join us on Facebook live, press the donate button, No Fees applied. Contact your bank and have automatic payments set up to be mailed. Continue to mail your offerings per U.S. Post Office.