This Sunday’s Worship: August 16
(Sunday, August 16 at 10 AM, Live-Streamed on Zoom)
Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Romans 8:26-39 (sections)
Hymns: You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim; If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee; Lord, Dismiss Us with your Blessing
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Sermon: “What God Intends for Good” by Rev. Jim Reisner
We continue with the Joseph narrative this Sunday. Joseph has become the second in command in all of Egypt. The prosperity and then famine that he predicted in his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream has come true.
This Sunday’s Worship: August 9
(Sunday, August 9 at 10 AM, Live-Streamed on Zoom)
Scripture: Genesis 41: 15-32, Philippians 1:3-14
Hymns: The God of Abraham Praise, Open My Eyes, That I May See, Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
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Sermon: “A Vision for the Future” by Rev. Jim Reisner
From Genesis we hear about Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream. From the story of 7 healthy cows being devoured by 7 unhealthy cows, Joseph divines that there will be 7 years of prosperity followed by 7 years of severe famine. He is appointed commerce secretary of Egypt and prepares them for the challenge to come.
This Sunday’s Worship: August 2
(Sunday, August 2 at 10 AM, Live-Streamed on Zoom)
Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31; Matthew 14:13-21
Hymns: Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above, Fight the Good Fight, Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah
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Sermon: “Wrestling with God” by Rev. Jim Reisner
We invite you to prepare your own table for communion. Find a piece of bread, fill your cup, and join in the celebration of the sacrament.
This Sunday’s Worship: July 26
(Sunday, July 26 at 10 AM, Live-Streamed on Zoom)
Scripture: Psalm 8; John 9:1-41
Hymns: Oh for a Thousand Tounges to Sing, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Amazing Grace
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Sermon: “Could God Be Up to Something?”
Guest Preacher: Rev. Steve Eastman
Worship Leader: Rev. John Seaman
This Sunday’s Worship: July 19
(Sunday, July 19 at 11 AM, Live-Streamed on Zoom)
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43; Romans 8:14-25
Hymns: When We Are Called to Sing Your Praise, Once to Ev’ry Man and Nation, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
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Homily: Rev. Eugene Eastman
Homily continued with Reflection and Sharing in Small Groups
This will be a special service co-created by members of the Committed Racial Mindfulness Ministry, mixing the old with the new.
This Sunday’s Worship: July 12
(Sunday, July 12 At 11 AM, Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 5:43-48
Hymns: When Morning Gilds the Skies, Help Us Accept Each Other, I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
Sermon Title: “Weird Christianity”, Rev. Michael Lindvall
This Sunday's Worship: July 5
(Sunday, July 5 At 11 AM, Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:17-21; Matthew 5:43-48
Hymns: Lord, You give the Great Commission; Eat This Bread; Here in This Place
Sermon Title: "Mañana…tomorrow…” by Rev. Carolyn Tilley
We invite you to prepare your own table for communion. Find a piece of bread, fill your cup, and join in the celebration of the sacrament.
This Sunday's Worship: June 28
(Sunday, June 28 At 11 AM, Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Psalm 13; Romans 4:13-21
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Sermon Title: "How Long?” by Rev. Jim Reisner
“Optimism and hope are radically different attitudes. Optimism is the expectation that things – the weather, human relationships, the economy, the political situation and so on – will get better. Hope is the trust that God will fulfill God’s promises to us in a way that leads us to true freedom. The optimist speaks about concrete changes in the future. The person of hope lives in the moment with the knowledge and trust that all of life is in good hands.” – Henri Nouwen
“Hope dies last.” – Studs Terkel
This Sunday's Worship: June 21
(Sunday, June 21 At 11 AM,, Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10 ; John 15:1-9
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Sermon Title: "Like a Tree" by Rev. Jim Reisner
"They are like trees planted by streams of water." -- Psalms 1:4
This Sunday's Worship: June 14
(Sunday, June 14 At 11 Am, More Light Sunday, Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-2, 6-8 ; Acts 11:1-18
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Sermon Title: "When God Wants Something Done" by Rev. Jim Reisner
God is in the sending business. When God wants something done, God sends a person. God sent Moses to Egypt so that Pharaoh will let God's people go. God sent Jeremiah to Babylon to promise that at long last God will bring people home. God sent Elijah to undo Ahab and David to take down Goliath. God sent Peter to Cornelius to include the Gentiles in the early church. God sent Luther, Calvin, Knox and Wesley to their moments in time to bring about reform in the church. God sent Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dorothy Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Desmond Tutu, Rick Ufford-Chase, and Jane Spahr because God wanted to get something done.
This Sunday's Worship: June 7
(Sunday, June 7 At 11 Am, Pentecost Sunday, Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture:
Psalm 46 ; Matthew 7:21-29
Sermon Title: "The Art of Listening" by Rev. Jim Reisner
At the close of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus offers some caution to people who might too easily use the Lord's name to promote their cause. Jesus says not everyone who prophesies in the name of the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven…