Heritage Presbyterian Church

Love Grows Here

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Welcome
  • About Us
    • Vision
    • Location and Directions
  • Worship
    • Sunday Worship
    • Nursery and Children’s Chapel
    • Music
    • Prayer Requests
  • Education
    • Adults
    • Youth
    • Children
  • Mission
    • Jay Weaver Food Pantry
    • Kevin’s Garden
    • Blood Drive
    • Santa’s Caravan
  • Congregational Life
    • Newsletter
    • Leadership
    • Heritage Presbyterian Women
    • Romeos
    • Special Events
    • Heritage Plays!
    • Al-Anon
    • TOPs
    • Scouts
  • Calendar
  • Giving

The Gift of Peace – December 17 – John 14 : 25-27

December 17, 2016 Leave a Comment

“I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

When we slow down and look around, we see great conflicts and wide human suffering, here and across the world. When we slow down and look around, we are struck by the enormous difficulties that can occur in individual lives.

Such situations could make anyone despondent. But there is also a parallel flowing of human compassion, generously-offered aid and support, and a love that overcomes or sustains in any circumstance . That goodness comforts the troubled heart.

Each Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, is celebrated. Because of his life and message, the possibility of peace is a reality even as it appears that the world has gone awry. For those who see with a wider vision, there is a greater power at work in our disturbing world. It is God, who continues to hold fast to God’s floundering creation. The peace and Presence promised by Jesus will prevail, for we are not left alone.

For years, many people sang this popular folk song:

“Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth,
the peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father, brothers (sisters)
all are we. Let us walk with our brothers in perfect harmony…”

That song expresses a hope for the peace offered through Jesus’ words, but it also reminds us that we are to become daily bearers of peace to those that have little peace. May peace on earth, in human hearts and lives, begin afresh each day through us by the power of the Holy Spirit!

Prayer: Lord, as we remember the birth of the Prince of Peace, we are filled with a gratitude that is both humbling and hopeful. Even though the world is peppered still with external threats and inner turbulence, it is also laced with hope and love. Even though human life contains mistakes, mishaps, and mixed-up people, we are nevertheless upheld by your promised Presence. Move through our lives, dear Lord. As we are given your peace, enable us to become bearers of that peace to others and the world. In Christ’s holy name, we pray. Amen.

Written by Rev. Robin Gantz
What am I passionate about at Heritage?
I am passionate about the outreach ministry that embodies the teachings of Christ here at Heritage…people putting their faith into action to create a better world! I am proud of our youth groups and their involvement, future leaders in the faith!

Filed Under: Church blog Tagged With: advent

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Food Pantry

Food distribution is scheduled the 1st Saturday of the month at 10:00 am and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12:30 pm.

The next Drive-Up Food Pantry is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21 at 12:30 pm.  Accurate pre-registration is strongly encouraged to ensure volunteers pack accordingly.
Please sign- up here!

For other pantry locations, go here
or text “FINDFOOD” 
to 888-976-2232

Church News

Volunteers are needed to help pack family boxes Monday, May 19th at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall. We welcome all volunteers.  

Food Pantry distribution volunteer opportunity Wednesday, May 21 registration here!


Worship Live Streaming and archives can be found by clicking the appropriate link under the worship tab.


presby_crossaa2

Upcoming Events

May
25
Sun
9:00 am Adult Sunday School
Adult Sunday School
May 25 @ 9:00 am
 
9:15 am Adult Sunday School – Hybrid
Adult Sunday School – Hybrid
May 25 @ 9:15 am
 
10:30 am Worship In-person & Livestreamed
Worship In-person & Livestreamed
May 25 @ 10:30 am
 
11:45 am Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
May 25 @ 11:45 am
Choir Rehearsal
May
27
Tue
7:00 pm Session
Session
May 27 @ 7:00 pm
 
Jun
1
Sun
10:30 am Worship In-person & Livestreamed
Worship In-person & Livestreamed
Jun 1 @ 10:30 am
 
11:45 am Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Jun 1 @ 11:45 am
Choir Rehearsal
View Calendar
Add
  • Add to Timely Calendar
  • Add to Google
  • Add to Outlook
  • Add to Apple Calendar
  • Add to other calendar
  • Export to XML

Worship

Sunday Schedule

9:00 AM
Responding in Faith Sunday School Class
     via Zoom with Barbara Jessee

9:15 AM
Bible University Sunday School Class
    with Dr. Tom Scott
Hybrid format (in-person & via Zoom)

Connections Sunday School Class
with Mark Bixler
Hybrid format (in-person & via Zoom)

Youth Bible Study (Room 8) 6- 12th grade

Kids Club – (Room 7)
Biblically-based Faith Formation Activities for Preschool – 5th Grade
Praise Kids Music on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

10:30 AM
In-Person Worship and Livestreamed via   YouTube.


Youth Group – the first and third Sunday of the month from 5-7 pm during the school year.

Copyright © 2025 Heritage Presbyterian Church, 5323 Bells Ferry Rd. Acworth, GA 30102 · phone 770-926-3558