Excluding Limits on God’s Grace
August 21st, 2022 – The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP Prelude: “Spirit of God”, by Robert Thygerson, and “Be Thou My Vision”, by Dale Wood Announcements Order for Confession and Forgiveness Opening...
Divisive Effects of Discipleship
August 14th, 2022 – The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Today’s gospel contains harsh words concerning the purifying and potentially divisive effects of God’s call. People who follow the way of Christ often encounter hostility and...
Receptive Perception of God’s Promises
August 7th, 2022 – The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP Prelude: “Let Us Break Bread Together”, Gordon Young, Charles Callahan Announcements Opening Hymn: “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” Apostolic Greeting Kyrie...
Rich Toward God
The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 31st, 2022 WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Prelude: “Jesu, Priceless Treasure”, Bach Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Glorious Things of You are Spoken” *Apostolic Greeting *Hymn of Praise *Prayer of the Day...
Rooted in Christ
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 24th, 2022 WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Prelude Announcements Gathering Hymn: “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” *Apostolic Greeting *Hymn of Praise *Prayer of the Day First Reading:...
Becoming a New Creation
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost and Independence Day – July 3rd, 2022 WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Prelude: “America” by Janet Linker Announcements Confession and Forgiveness Gathering Hymn: “This is My Song” *Apostolic Greeting *Hymn of...
Freedom for Service
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost and Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting June 26th, 2022 WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Prelude: “Andante and Sarabande”, J.S. Bach Announcements Gathering Hymn: “How Firm a Foundation” *Apostolic Greeting *Kyrie *Hymn of Praise...
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Signs of a Heart in Search for God
The Third Sunday after Pentecost – June 19th, 2022 WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Prelude: “It is With My Soul”, Mark Hayes Announcements Gathering Hymn: “O Christ the Same” *Apostolic Greeting *Hymn of Praise *Prayer of...
Obtaining What is Ours Through Christ
Holy Trinity Sunday June 12th, 2022 Today’s sermon is based on the second lesson from Romans. Paul asserts that through the grace of God in Jesus Christ, our redemption from sin has been accomplished. Jesus’...
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The Gift of Life
The Day of Pentecost – June 5th, 2022 WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Prelude: “Spirit of Life”, Telemann, Bach, “Pentecost Fanfares” by Michael McCabe Announcements & Graduate Recognition Gathering Hymn: “O Day Full of Grace” *Apostolic...