November 24, 2013
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: Devotion” Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5 ( http://www.commonenglishbible.com/explore/passage-lookup )
November 17, 2013
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: Guilt” Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7 (note: the word “Selah” appears three times in this passage, and most likely refers to a musical interlude or chorus that ancient worshipers would sing at this point. For us, when this is read in worship, the word “Selah” can be left out.) http://www.commonenglishbible.com/explore/passage-lookup
November 10, 2013
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: Depression” Scripture: Psalm 31: 9-16 – http://www.commonenglishbible.com/explore/passage-lookup
November 3, 2013 – All Saints Sunday
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: The Lord’s Voice” Scripture: Psalm 29 [link: http://www.commonenglishbible.com/explore/passage-lookup/?query=psalm+29 ]
October 27, 2013
Psalm 22:1-20 Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: ‘See Me!’ ” [Scriptures at www.commonenglishbible.com] 22 My God! My God, why have you left me all alone? Why are you so far from saving me— so far from my anguished groans? 2 My God, I cry out during the day, but you don’t answer; even at nighttime…
October 20, 2013
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: WONDER” Scripture: Psalm 8. [For the next few weeks, sermons will be based on various psalms, and we will use the Common English Bible for our scripture readings, instead of the NRSV. Upon conclusion of the sermon series on psalms, we will return to using the NRSV] Lord, our Lord,…
October 13, 2013
Interfaith Sunday (On this day, we will have guests who will make brief presentations on 3 religions: Buddhism, Judaism, and Native American religion) Scripture: Acts 17: 24-28 (Common English Bible) God, who made the world and everything in it, is Lord of heaven and earth. God doesn’t live in temples made with human hands. Nor…
October 6, 2013
World Communion Sunday/Joint Service Sermon: “Making the Right Choice” Scripture: Acts 8:27b-31, 36-37 There was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah.…
September 29, 2013
Isaiah 5:1-7 “Excellence in Mission” Gathering Songs: God of Grace and God of Glory (CH 464) We Call Ourselves Disciples (CH 357) I Am the Light of the World (CH 469) Invitation Song: Loving Only You O Christ (CH 522) Communion Song: In Remembrance of Me (CH 403) Worship Leader: David Rugh Stewardship Elder: Betsy…
September 22, 2013
2 Corinthians 8: 1-7 “Excellence in Generosity” God’s Economy is a new game with new rules. Opening Music: Blessed Be Your Name Great Are You Lord Light of Heaven Invitation Song: God Whose Giving (CH 606) Communion Song: Gather Your People (CP 172) Worship leader: Lillian Hester Stewardship Elder: Marlene Kobel Communion Elder: Angela Hillig Diaconate: Ken…
September 15, 2013
Deuteronomy 5: 12-15 Sermon: “Excellence in Self-Care” Gathering Music: Come Thou Fount – CH 16 Be Thou My Vision – CH 595 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms – CH 560 Invitation Song: Lead Me to the Rock – CP 121 Communion Song: To Love You – CP 145 Worship Leader: Margo Morales Stewardship Elder: Sandy Jeglum…
September 8, 2013
Philippians 4: 4-9 Sermon: “Focus on Excellence” Lessons from General Assembly, Disney, and In-N-Out Gathering Music: I Am the Light of the World – CH 469 We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations – CH 484 I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me – CH 614 Invitation Song: Changed (sheet) Communion Song: Amazing…