by Cyndi Stephens | Dec 22, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Christmas Day The birth of Jesus Christ is one of the most celebrated events in the history of the world. The King of kings, and the Lord of lords has been born! And it’s easy to see that his kingdom was completely different from the start. Isaiah 52:7-10 | Psalm 98 |...
by Cyndi Stephens | Dec 8, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Third Sunday of Advent Unlike happiness, joy is not a thing that can be easily taken away. Joy comes from within, from an abiding memory of gladness. But the joy of Christmas is something more. It is the fullest experience of promises kept and a love that is barely...
by Cyndi Stephens | Sep 15, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Second Sunday of Advent As Christmas approaches, we are preparing for the Prince of Peace. And that means so much more than just “stop all that fighting.” We are seeking and anticipating the deep peace of Christ, and that is a different kind of peace altogether....
by Cyndi Stephens | Sep 9, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost We welcome Rev. Nancy Johnston-Varden, Purchase District Superintendent, to our pulpit! A fellowship reception will be held in her honor immediately following worship. Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 | Psalm 14 | 1 Timothy 1:12-17 | Luke...
by Cyndi Stephens | Aug 24, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Jesus offered some advice about seating yourself at the table. And the author of Hebrews echoes the sentiment. Save some space. Jeremiah 2:4-13 | Psalm 81:1, 10-16 | Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 | Luke 14:1, 7-14 Download This Week’s...
by Cyndi Stephens | Aug 18, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Jesus has a word for the powers that be: Our task is to unbind the captive, not to impose further restrictions. Like he did for the sick woman in the synagogue, Jesus is ready to break the bonds that are holding you back. Jeremiah...
