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[5/17, 1:53 PM] OUR DAILY WISDOM: Sunday service
Bible Reading
Acts 1: 11
Holy Gospel St. John 17:1-11 High Presbytery Prayer
Children's Chat: Where is Jesus bones
Sermon- Pastor Maui
Graduation Sermon on Leadership
1 Peter 5 ( Peter addresses Pastors ( Qualities) which can be applied in all spheres of lives including graduates.
He uses 3 words to describe pastors
1. Presbyter ( position and honor)
2. Shepherd
3. Overseer
John 1:9
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*Sunday Service Outline*
*Bible Reading*
- *Acts 1:11* — _"Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."_
This is right after the Ascension. Sets up the “Where is Jesus?” theme.
*Holy Gospel*
- *John 17:1-11 — High Priestly Prayer*
Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples, and future believers before the cross. Key themes: glory, unity, protection, being “in the world but not of it.” This is Jesus interceding as our High Priest.
*Children’s Chat: “Where is Jesus’ bones?”*
Kids ask the best questions. This connects perfectly to Acts 1:11.
*Simple answer for kids*: Jesus doesn’t have bones in a grave because He rose from the dead and went to heaven with His whole body. That’s why the tomb was empty! We can’t dig Him up because He’s alive with God.
*Sermon — Pastor Maui*
- *Title*: Graduation Sermon on Leadership
- *Text*: *1 Peter 5* — Peter’s instructions to elders/pastors, applied to graduates + all of life
*3 words Peter uses for pastors/leaders:*
1. *Presbyter / Elder*: Speaks to _position and honor_. A mature, respected leader. For grads: You’re stepping into new responsibility. Carry it with humility.
2. *Shepherd*: Speaks to _care and feeding_. A leader protects, guides, and feeds people — not uses them. For grads: Lead people by serving them. Know your “flock” whether it’s coworkers, family, or a team.
3. *Overseer / Bishop*: Speaks to _watching over and accountability_. A leader keeps watch, guards against danger. For grads: Pay attention. Be responsible for more than just yourself.
*Core takeaway from 1 Peter 5 for graduates*:
- Lead with humility, not pride v.5-6
- Be sober-minded + watchful v.8
- Be an example, not a dictator v.3
- God will exalt you in due time v.6 — don’t grab honor, grow into it
*Extra reference listed: John 1:9*
_"The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world."_
Likely tied to graduates going out into the world as lights/leaders.
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1. *Bulletin insert* for Sunday?
2. *Notes page* for you to take to service?
3. *Summary for the kids* on “Where is Jesus’ bones”?
Also — “High Presbytery Prayer” is usually “High Priestly Prayer” — just FYI if you’re typing it up.
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