Category: Recent Messages

The congregation shared in worship in person this morning for the first time in almost fifteen months.  It was wonderful to be able to share the sacrament of communion together.  We explored the theme “Come to the Table” using a video sermon from Kris Judd call “The Power of the Table”.  You can watch it here: We shared reflections on the message afterwards.  Take a look and consider what new wonderings it stirs in you. Next Sunday, we will be back on Zoom.  Join us with the meeting code 875 1080 8588 or at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87510808588 We continue to discern where God is leading the congregation: What will church look like post-COVID?  How would our… Read More

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Larry Bunting brought the morning message sharing from John 21:1-19.  Jesus again appeared to some of the disciples as they were fishing.  After the resurrection, they had gone back to their vocations.  Just like the disciples, we all encounter life in different ways.  We each have different opportunities to share Jesus and to listen and respond to God’s Spirit.  As we share in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, Larry reminded us to remember and renew our covenant to follow Jesus.  He asked us to consider what we can do in a new way to impact people’s lives as we share the Good News!  Listen for the new seeds that… Read More

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James Stytle brought the message this morning, walking the congregation through the lectionary scripture from John.  Verse 19 picks up right after Mary has seen the resurrected Jesus and gone to tell the disciples.  James did a wonderful job of helping us understand the setting, background and emotions that the disciples must have been feeling as they gathered in a locked room.  All of the remaining disciples were there except for Thomas.  Jesus reveals himself to them and gives them an assignment by sending them out to share the Good News.  We are also sent to share that same Good News nearly 2000 years later.  To whom is God sending… Read More

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The congregation celebrated the Risen Christ this morning with joyful song, readings and, of course, by blooming the cross. What is your testimony of the Risen Christ?  Who will you share it with?

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The congregation met for worship on Sunday exploring the theme “A Priceless Offering”.  As we considered the lectionary scripture and our invitation to share in the Lord’s Supper, we watched a sermon given by World Church minister Tammy Lindle Lewis called “Make Room”.  I invite you to watch it here and consider how you might “make room” for others to share with us.

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During the fifth Sunday of the month we participate in “messy church”.  The congregation began worship by sharing joys and concerns.  After continuing with Lenten preparation, the congregation moved to tables at the back of the sanctuary.  All enjoyed the games and fellowship – – what a fun way to share together!

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[3/24/2019] Our kids have worked hard over the last several months on a dramatic reading/interpretation about Daniel and the Lion’s Den.  We were fortunate today to have them share it in the service.  It was a great “behind the scenes” look at what might have happened.  Fantastic job! Bob Rugg brought the morning message on our theme of “Repent!”  He shared that the word “repent” wasn’t in the original scriptures, but became part of the text in the late 1300’s during the reformation.  The original interpretation meant “change”. Bob reminded us that Jesus did not spread a message of repentance, but rather one of change.  We are to transform by… Read More

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[03/17/2019] Jami Smith led the congregation in exploring the theme “Boldly Persevere” through a Dwelling in the Word. At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.’ Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are… Read More

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[03/10/2019] The congregation was blessed to have Mike Phillips bringing our message this morning.  Mike is from the Centerton congregation.   We enjoyed meeting Mike and his wife, Karen. Mike shared thoughts along the theme “Be Led by the Spirit”.  Some excerpts from my notes: – Jesus is the best example of being led by the Spirit. – Faith and belief go hand-in-hand.  You have to believe that God has placed the Holy Spirit within you in order to be in tune with it. – We can’t run out of the Holy Spirit’s power and wisdom because it is infinite. – God has given each of us a mission to fulfill,… Read More

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