Keeping the Movement Alive
Second Sunday of Easter, April 12, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Readings: 1 Peter 1:3:9; John 20:19-31
Rev. Sue Smith
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Hymns:
Hymn 401 “Here in This Place (Gather Us In)” (GATHER US IN)
Hymn 734 “Hope of the World” (DONNE SECOURS)
Contemporary Hymn “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell
The Good News is…Alive in the World
Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Reading: Matthew 28:1-10
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
Jesus Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! May we shout “Alleluia!” and sing praises to God!
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Hymns:
Hymn 245 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!” (LLANFAIR)
Hymn 238 “Thine Is the Glory” (JUDAS MACCABEUS)
Hymn 246 “Christ Is Alive!” (vs. 1-2) (TRURO)
Maundy Thursday Service
Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Wilson Hall (No YouTube livestream)
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
In this service, we’ll be having a solemn remembrance of Jesus’ last night with his disciples which will include sharing in the Lord’s Supper.
Hymn:
Hymn 223 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” (vs. 1, 2 & 4) (HAMBURG)
The Good News is…Inspiring Us to Act
Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Reading: Mark 11:1-11
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
On this Palm Sunday what will the good news inspire us to do? How will the gospel move us? As we head into Holy Week, how will we put Jesus’ teachings into practice?
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Hymns:
Hymn 196 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” (VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN)
Hymn 197 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” (ELLACOMBE)
Hymn 198 “Ride One! Ride On in Majesty!” (ST. DROSTANE)
The Good News is…Rooted in Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness
Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Reading: John 8:2-11; Matthew 23:23
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
In this week’s scripture Jesus shows mercy. As the hands and feet of Christ in the world, how do we show such mercy to others?
Note: There is no livestream recording of this service.
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Hymns:
Hymn 620 “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” (vs.1-3) (LAUDA ANIMA)
Contemporary Hymn “Shower the People” by James Taylor
Hymn 100 “My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout” (vs.1-2) (STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN)
The Good News is…protection and care for the vulnerable
Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Reading: Matthew 19:13-15; Deuteronomy 24:17-22
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” He welcomed them. What does it mean for us to welcome and provide care for the vulnerable?
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Hymns:
Hymn 409 “God Is Here” (vs.1-3) (ABBOT’S LEIGH)
Hymn 772 “Live into Hope” (TRURO)
Hymn 547 “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” (AR HYD Y NOS)
The Good News is…Together, the Impossible is Possible
Third Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Reading: Mark 6:32-44; Ephesians 3:20-21
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
In this week’s text Jesus models a way to be in community by coming together and sharing what we have, dispelling perceived impossibilities. How might this inspire our own discipleship?
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Hymns:
Hymn 336 “We Gather Together” (KREMSER)
Hymn 754 “Help Us Accept Each Other” (vs.1-3) (BARONITA)
Hymn 298 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” (vs.1-2) (ABBOT’S LEIGH)
The Good News is…Great Love for God and Neighbor
Second Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Reading: Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 25:35-40;
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
In our scripture this week the woman with the alabaster jar shows great love to Jesus. What would it mean for us to show “great love” to God and neighbor?
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Hymns:
Hymn 22 “God of the Sparrow” (ROEDER)
Hymn 693 “Though I May Seek” (GIFT OF LOVE)
Hymn 627 “I Love You, Lord” (I LOVE YOU, LORD)
The Good News is so Good… it Catches us by Surprise
First Sunday in Lent, February 22, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Reading: Matthew 13:31-32; John 2:1-11
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
The good news is so good… it catches us by surprise. Surprising and extravagant, Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Surprising and unexpected, the tiny mustard seed grows and flourishes, much like the kingdom of God.
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Hymns:
Hymn 744 “Arise, Your Light Is Come” (FESTAL SONG)
Hymn 658 “God Is So Good” (GOD IS SO GOOD)
Hymn 265 “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” (DUKE STREET)
Memorial Service for Deborah H. Sparling
Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
Hymns:
Hymn 236 “The Strife Is O’er” (VICTORY)
Hymn 275 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (EIN’ FESTE BURG)
The Good New Is…All Are Invited
Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Reading: Luke 14:15-24
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
Hymns:
Hymn 769 “For Everyone Born” (Vs. 1-3) (FOR EVERYONE BORN)
Hymn 166 “Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days” (ST. FLAVIAN)
Into the Cloud
Transfiguration Sunday, February 15, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Readings: Exodus 24:12-18; Matthew 17:1-9
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday where we read the story from Matthew’s gospel of Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountain top. What meaning does this story have for us as we approach the season of Lent?
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Hymns:
Hymn 12 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” (ST. DENIO)
Hymn 543 “God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me” (GREEN TYLER)
Hymn 192 “Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shinning” (SHINE, JESUS, SHINE)
A Lumpy Crossing Place
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 8, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Readings: Isaiah 11:6-9; Matthew 5:38-48
Rev. Linda Goeddel
Perhaps the secret to making and keeping peace is recognizing and preserving the humanity of others.
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Hymns:
Hymn 19 “God of Great and God of Small” (GOD OF GREAT AND SMALL)
Hymn 450 “Be Thou My Vision” (SLANE)
Hymn 702 “Christ Be Beside Me” (BUNESSAN)
Follow Me
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, February 1, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Readings: Psalm 27:1,4-9; Matthew 4:18-22
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
Jesus called the first disciples and immediately they left what they were doing and followed him. For us as disciples today what does it mean to follow Jesus?
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Hymns:
Hymn 401 “Here in This Place” (GATHER US IN)
Hymn 726 “Will You Come and Follow Me” vs. 1-4 (KELVINGROVE)
Hymn 721 “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” (PESCADOR DE HOMBRES)
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Snow Day!
Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 25, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Due to the snow storm and the roads near the church being completely covered, the plan was to worship on our livestream. Unfortunately, our livestream was not wanting to work this morning.
The Congregational Meeting has been postponed until next Sunday, February 1st, immediately following the service.
Standing Firm
Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 18, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Readings: Psalm 84:1-12; Ephesians 6:10-20
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
What does it mean to stand firm as a follower of Jesus? What can we learn from Paul’s teaching about the armor of God?
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Hymns:
Hymn 14 “For the Beauty of the Earth” (DIX)
Hymn 435 “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” (IN BABILONE)
Hymn 463 “How Firm a Foundation” vs. 1-2 (FOUNDATION)
Baptism
Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 11, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 13:13-17
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
Jesus was baptized just as we are baptized. Come to worship on this Baptism of the Lord Sunday as we take time to remember our own baptisms and their importance in the life of faith.
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Hymns:
Hymn 475 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (NETTLETON)
Hymn 482 “Baptized in Water” (BUNESSAN)
Hymn 451 “Open My Eyes, That I May See” (OPEN MY EYES)
To Follow the Star
Second Sunday of Christmas, January 4, 2026 @ 9:45 AM
Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2:1-12
Dr. Whitney S. Bayer
Like the wisemen we gather this Sunday to pay Jesus homage, to bring the gift of ourselves to worship him.
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Hymns:
Hymn 151 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” (KINGS OF ORIENT)
Hymn 144 “In the Bleak Midwinter” (CRANHAM)
Hymn 347 “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” (PICARDY)