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July 19 | Sunday Worship

7/16/2020

In the second of two parables about sowers and their harvests, Jesus instructs his listeners to leave the weeding to God. Sometimes we want the power to determine who is “right” and who is “wrong” - who is “in” or who is “out.” That’s not our job. It’s God’s.

Thank goodness it is not up to us! We can leave the weeding to the divine, and focus our energy on living out the call Jesus has given us – to follow him in mission and ministry.

Participate in worship this Sunday for Tonja’s sermon entitled “God's Job...Not Ours”, based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, CEB. Worship will be available on our YouTube channel beginning at 10:30AM.

Sing along with the hymns and take part in the service with this week's bulletin.

Easter Sunday 2020

4/9/2020

Easter Sunday worship will be available on our YouTube channel beginning Sunday, April 12 at 10:30AM.

Rev. Tonja's sermon, “Yes, There Will Be Easter!" is based on Matthew 28:1-8.

Follow along with our virtual bulletin here.

After worship, at 11:30AM, remember to join the "virtual coffee fellowship" on Zoom! Meeting details in this week's eNews.

Holy Week

4/4/2020

Six virtual Holy Week services will be available for viewing on the church’s YouTube channel. Plan to watch one each day, Monday through Saturday, OR “binge watch” them, as you are able. Experience the final week of Jesus’ life on earth through the story-telling lens of the persons closest to him. Each brief service will contain scripture, art, drama, music, and an activity for you to do at home to make the story come alive.

Before sitting down to watch any of the Holy Week videos, please gather some household items to participate in the activity that accompanies each episode.

Monday: Mary, friend of Jesus – a shallow bowl with a dollop of oil in it
Tuesday: Simon Peter, disciple – a large serving bowl filled with warm water and a couple hand towels
Wednesday: Judas, disciple – elements for communion – bread or a cracker and some kind of juice or beverage. If you have some kind of vessel that resembles a chalice, use that to contain the juice
Thursday: a Roman soldier – a red cloth, such as a towel or t-shirt
Friday: Mary, mother of Jesus – a jar filled with water
Saturday: Salome, disciple – a candle for each person and something to light it with, and a cross or something that symbolizes one

Use this Guide for Reflection as an accompaniment to your journey through the week. Reflect on the discussion questions; journal your responses or call a friend to talk about what you are discovering and meditating on.

Carve out some time in your home worship space and participate in Holy Week in a very unique way.

Sunday Worship | April 5

4/2/2020

Palm Sunday worship will be available on our YouTube channel beginning Sunday, April 5 at 10:30 AM.

This week's sermon, “'Hosanna!' = Save Us!" is based on John 12:12-19.

Find additional details in this week's eNews.

April Inspirer

3/23/2020

Click the picture below to view the PDF version of the newsletter.
Clickable links are indicated by bold, underlined text.

Sunday | March 1 @ 10:30AM

2/27/2020

Gather in worship Sunday, March 1! This week's sermon is based on
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 and Matthew 4:1-11.

2020 Lenten Prayer Services

2/27/2020

Come and be moved by prayerful musical improvisations during Wednesday evening Prayer Services, offered on March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1 from 6:00-6:15PM in the Baptistry Chapel. These services will provide a great mid-week spiritual pick-me-up along your Lenten journey!