Sermon: “On the Road Again” Scripture: Acts 16: 6-15 Call to Worship: L On the journey out of Egypt, the Hebrews learned who they were. P On the journey to Jerusalem, the disciples discovered who they were, and who it was they followed. L Let us now journey together, hand in hand; sojourners on a…
Sermon: “No Distinction Between Them and Us” Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 L Welcome, people of God, to this time of worship. P We come, filled with joy, filled with wonder. L How shall we speak of the faith we share? P Do we dare talk about things that we ourselves are unsure of? L We come…
Scripture: Job 12:7-12; Genesis 1:26-28 Sermon: “A New Vision” Call to Worship: L Ask the animals and they will teach you. P Ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. L Speak to the earth, and it will teach you. P Let the fish of the sea inform you. L Which of…
Scripture: Acts 9:1-6 Sermon: “With Eyes Open” Call to Worship: L WELCOME to a holy gathering of God’s people! P With joy we accept the invitation to gather around God’s holy table. L No matter who you are or where you are on your life’s journey, there is a place for you here. P Here,…
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…