Welcome
Welcome to Renewal Presbyterian Church!
If you are new, we would love to get to know you. Check out this page for some first steps you can take to getting plugged in. After service, please stop by the welcoming table or say hi to any of the pastors or volunteers!
Announcements
More info, signups, and links at: Announcements
Children’s Ministry Parents
All Children’s Ministry parents are invited to come over to the Smith’s home tonight (4/14) from 4:00-5:30pm. We’ll have time to chat about what is working well in our Children’s Ministry, what we might do differently, and spend time praying together for our children and each other. If you have any questions, please reach out to Briana at brianasmith@renewalchurch.org.
Missionary Prayer Breakfast
Our next Missionary Prayer Breakfast will be held next Sat, April 20th from 9:00-10:30am at our 2nd floor annex. We will focus on praying for a missionary family that our church supports. Please RSVP by April 18th here so we know how many refreshments to provide.
Town Hall
With the various updates that were shared at the Congregational Meeting last month, we will be holding a Town Hall to engage in discussion on Sunday, April 21st at 1:30pm here in our sanctuary. Childcare and lunch will be provided, so please be sure to RSVP by April 14th.
North Philly Summer Missions
We are partnering with Eighth Street PeaceMakers (ESPM) to run a one week summer camp for students from K-8 in North Philadelphia. The summer camp will be from July 7th-13th. We will serve alongside ESPM and other ministries to engage in education, service, and reflection. If you have a heart for summer missions, please fill out the Intake Form by Sunday April 21st. There is also a link to the recorded interest meeting in the intake form if you would like to listen! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Esther Kang, esther.kang01@gmail.com.
Pastor Dwight’s Farewell Luncheon
Please join us in celebrating Pastor Dwight’s many years of leadership and service to Renweal on April 28th after service at 12:30 PM for lunch.
Mother’s Day Party
On May 4th, the Renewal Mom’s Group will host a special Mother’s Day Brunch here at Renewal at the 2nd floor annex. We want to invite all the moms of Renewal to join us at 10AM! You don’t have to have joined us for any previous meetings or indicated your interest to do so! From moms who may be expecting their first child to moms of adult children are invited. This is also a great outreach opportunity to invite moms in your neighborhood! Childcare and food will be provided. Please RSVP by April 26th.
Serve With Us
Communications Team
Good communication is vital to the health of any church and we’d like to prioritize that more here. If you have a background or interest in marketing or communications, we would love to have you help us evaluate and develop our communication plan. If you’re interested, please contact Pastor Hansoo at hansoojin@renewalchurch.org.
Join Welcoming Team!
The Welcoming Team is in need of volunteers! If you are looking for a way to serve at Renewal, consider welcoming! All ages, personalities, and stages of life can participate. If you can make it to service 30 minutes early 1-2 times a month, and if you have a heart for our church to be a welcoming space, please join us! Email renewal.welcomingcommittee@
Scripture Reading
We have members of our church read scripture for us each Sunday. Our rotation currently means each volunteer would read 2-3 times per year. If you are interested in reading for us please sign up here!
Praise Team & Sound
We are in need of volunteers to join the West Philly praise team and sound. If you are interested, please reach out to worship@renewalchurch.org
Pretzel Pickup Help:
Pray With Us
Community Groups
- Pray for the equipping of the CG leaders over the next year.
- Pray for CG Leaders Day taking place April 13th.
- Pray for new leaders to be raised up, and for CGs to move towards multiplication/engagement with neighbors and friends.
- Pray for the wellbeing of CG leaders – protection from burnout; joy in their service; good teamwork, community, and support from the church; CGs to be places of flourishing and encouragement for all.
DIACONATE CARE
If you have any felt needs (physical or spiritual), please contact the Renewal Diaconate (care@renewalchurch.org). One of our deacons or deaconesses will schedule a time to meet with you.
- We look to offer the compassion and love of Christ as we meet and pray with you.
- We will walk with you through a process that our Diaconate team has made to see how we can best help you.
- We serve alongside the community of members of Renewal and our leadership team of pastors and elders.
CONNECT
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
children@renewalchurch.org
YOUTH GROUP
youth@renewalchurch.org
COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP
JustinKim@renewalchurch.org
DIACONATE
care@renewalchurch.org
WOMEN’S COUNCIL
womenscouncil@renewalchurch.org
ELDERS
session@renewalchurch.org
STAFF
Rev. Dwight Yoo
DwightYoo@renewalchurch.org
Eunice Ko
EuniceKo@renewalchurch.org
Rev. Kyuboem Lee
KyuboemLee@renewalchurch.org
Rev. Hansoo Jin
HansooJin@renewalchurch.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Recognition
* Call to Worship
* Prayer of Adoration
* Song of Worship
Repentance
* Lord’s Prayer
* Song of Response
Response
Announcements
Pastor Dwight’s Update
Prayer for the Children/Dismiss Children
* Greetings to One Another
Offering & Prayer
Pastor Hansoo’s Installation
Scripture Reading
Sermon
* Song of Response
* Benediction
* Please stand if you are able
TODAY’S SERMON
Acts 8:26-40
Rev. Dwight Yoo
“Gospel to the Ethiopian”
Renewal Presbyterian Church
Experiencing renewal in Jesus
to be instruments of renewal in our city and world