Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: “Room for Doubt” Call to worship: L Come to the risen Christ, you who are fallen. P We come with our sins, our fears, our doubts, and our sorrows. L Come to the risen Christ, you who are wounded. P We come with our emptiness, our mourning, our anger, our loneliness.…
Scripture: John 20:1-18 Sermon: “The Season of Easter” Note: This will be a “mini-sermon” in light of the Cantata. The scripture reading may also be shortened or, if it is redundant with the Cantata, eliminated. Call to Worship: L Glorious God of life, we praise you! P By the resurrection of your Son, you have…
Scripture: Luke 19:28-48 and Malachi 3:8-12 Sermon: Tithing Call to Worship: L Blessed is the Messiah who comes in humble victory P Blessed is the Savior who rides through hope-songs and stone-weeping. L Blessed is the Messiah who entered the dangerous streets of Jerusalem long ago. P Blessed is the Savior who enters the uncertain…
Scripture: Matthew 25: 31-45 Sermon: “Service” Call to Worship: L: In the midst of a world where people hunger and thirst . . . P: come worship a God who feeds the hungry. L: In the midst of a world where people are abused and oppressed . . . P: come worship a God who…
Sermon: “Sabbath” Scripture: Exodus 16: 4-5, 22-30 Call to Worship: L Come, you who are burdened, tired, overworked and anxious; come worship the Lord. P Let us worship the God of comfort. L Come, you who rush from one place to the next; take a break from your frantic lives. P Let us worship the…
Sermon: “Prayer” Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Call to Worship: L Open our lips, Lord, and our mouths shall declare your praise. P Open our ears, Lord, and we shall hear your voice. L Open our eyes, Lord; we want to see Jesus. P Open our hearts, Lord; fill us with your Spirit. L Open our minds,…
Sermon: “Bible Study” Scripture: Philemon L: We are on a journey of faith. Jesus is our leader and our guide. P: We place our trust in him. L: As the daylight hours begin to grow longer, our journey takes on a urgency. P: We must prepare our hearts for Jerusalem L: Do not fear! God…
Sermon: “Fasting” Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 L: Let us gather to praise God, who has given us tools and practices to grow in faith. P: Let us sing, chant, read, meditate, pray, fast, and keep silent. Let us find God in worship. L: Let us confess our need for God, and our reluctance to rely on…
Sermon: “Worship” Scripture: Luke 9:28-36
Scripture: Luke 5: 1-11 Sermon: A Life of Abundance L We gather here to celebrate life’s beauty and find healing for its pain; P We gather to honor our kinship with each other and with the earth; L We gather to receive God’s blessings of wholeness and abundance; P We gather to create a more…
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Sermon: An Environment for Listening Call to Worship: L The Spirit of God moves upon the face of the earth, calling out to God’s people. Hush! Can you hear it? Can you hear it calling out your name? P We are distracted by too many voices, too many sounds, all clamoring for…
Guest preacher: Rev. Virginia Greeley Call to Worship: L: How can we keep still this day? P: There is joy in this place! L: God’s steadfast love extends to everyone. P: God reaches out to us all in forgiveness and compassion. L: Thanks to God for all the wonderful blessings we have received. P: Let…