The Burning Bush
First Sunday of Christmas, December 31, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rabbi Leslie Bergson
Reading: Exodus 3:1-5
While shepherding his flocks in the wilderness, Moses comes across a bush which is burning but not being consumed. How do we keep our own spirits burning without becoming consumed?
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Hymns:
Hymn 133 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (ADESTE FIDELES)
Hymn 2272 “Holy Ground” (HOLY GROUND)
Hymn 134 “Joy to the World” (ANTIOCH)
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
Andy Kirkpatrick
Service Bulletin
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Hymns and Music:
Hymn 88 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (VENI EMMANUEL)
Hymn 123 “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” vs. 1, 2, & 5 (CAROL)
Hymn 122 “Silent Night, Holy Night!” (STILLE NACHT)
Christmas Cantata & Crafts
Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Andy Kirkpatrick
Join us for a special Christmas Coffee Hour with Crafts immediately following the service.
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Hymns and Music:
Hymn 88 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (Veni Emmanuel)
Christmas Cantata Insert
Christmas Memories & Carols
Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Linda Goeddel
Service Bulletin
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Christmas Memories & Carols Insert
Hymns:
Hymn 99 “My Soul Gives Glory to My God” (MORNING SONG)
Hymn 100 “My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout” vs 1&4 (STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN)
Wait for the Lord
First Sunday of Advent (Communion), December 3, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Theresa Swenson
Readings: Mark 13:24-37; Isaiah 64:1-9
As we begin the season of Advent, we consider the question, “What do we do while we’re waiting for the Lord’s return?” Choose to serve him. Treasure him in your heart. Look for reminders of him. Remember the mercy and grace he’s given you.
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Hymns:
Hymn 82 “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” (HYFRYDOL)
Hymn 88 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” vs 1-4 (VENI EMMANUEL)
Hymn 384 “Soon and Very Soon” (SOON AND VERY SOON)
We Have a Shepherd King
Reign of Christ Sunday, November 26, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Linda Goeddel
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Ephesians 1:15-23
To say we have a Shepherd King is to say we are subject to One who loves and serves us, body and soul.
Service Bulletin
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Hymns:
Hymn 15 “All Creatures of Our God and King” (LASST UNS ERFREUEN)
Contemporary Hymn “Home” by Phillip Phillips
Hymn 265 “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” (DUKE STREET)
In Abundance: Embracing God’s Way Forward
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, November 19, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Readings: Isaiah 43: 1-5a, 18-21; Colossians 3:12-17
In a world of division, fear and scarcity, our tradition invites a bold and life-giving alternative. The God of creation is at work in the world, equipping the church to love, serve and rejoice in abundance. Together we can claim the new thing God is doing in the world, in our churches, in our hearts.
Service Bulletin: November 19, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Announcements: November 19, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 336 “We Gather Together” (KREMSER)
Hymn 315 “In the Midst of New Dimensions” (NEW DIMENSIONS)
Hymn 643 “Now Thank We All Our God” (NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT)
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like This
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, November 12, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. SanDawna Gaulman Ashley
Readings: Psalm 15; Matthew 25:1-13
Faith should not be delayed at the very moment when we need Jesus to show up. The kingdom of God includes individuals who develop their ability to be faithful while waiting.
Service Bulletin: November 12, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Announcements: November 12, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 450 “Be Thou My Vision” (SLANE)
Hymn 2196 “We Walk by Faith” (MARTYRDOM)
Hymn 707 “Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord” (HALL)
Wading into Rising Water
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost (Communion), November 5, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Linda Goeddel (with an assist by Andy Kirkpatrick)
Readings: Joshua 3:7-17; 10-12; Matthew 23:1-12
God sometimes calls us to wade into scary waters before making a way clear before us — and sometimes we need to be willing to get our feet wet for the sake of others.
Service Bulletin: November 5, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Announcements: November 5, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 32 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” (ELLACOMBE)
Hymn “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Paul Simon
Hymn 8 “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” (MELITA)
Be Careful What You Wish For
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, October 29, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Sean Starke
Readings: Deuteronomy 34:1–5; 10-12; Matthew 22:34–40
Service Bulletin: October 29, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Announcements: October 29, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 697 “Take My Life” (HENDON)
Hymn 175 “Seek Ye First” (LAFFERTY)
Hymn 300 “We Are One in the Spirit” (THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS)
My Presence Will Go With You
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, October 22, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Theresa Swenson
Readings: Psalm 99; Exodus 33:12-23
God promises Moses, “My presence will go with you and I will give you rest.” Let’s learn together to practice the presence of God so that we may find rest from all that disturbs our peace.
Service Bulletin: October 22, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Announcements: October 22, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 267 “Come Christians, Join to Sing” (MADRID)
Hymn 523 “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” vs 1, 4, 5 (BICENTENNIAL)
Hymn 463 “How Firm a Foundation” (FOUNDATION)
Autumn Leaves
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 15, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Courtney Cromie
Readings: Isaiah 64:1-9; 1 Peter 1:17-25
During Autumn, we enjoy the vibrant colors on the trees and we see God in his creation. We feel colder temps and anticipate winter’s arrival. As the leaves fall, we consider change and what might need to fall away from our own lives.
Service Bulletin: October 15, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Announcements: October 15, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 39 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (FAITHFULNESS)
Hymn 35 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” (LOBE DEN HERREN)
Hymn 353 “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” (SOLID ROCK)
Honoring God by Loving One Another
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 8, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Linda Goeddel
Readings: Psalm 19; Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
The 10 commandments are not just a lot of “shalt nots,” but rather guidelines for taking care of each other.
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Service Bulletin: October 8, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Announcements: October 8, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 305 “Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!” (DARWALL’S 148TH)
Hymn “All You Need Is Love” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Hymn 716 “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” (BEACH SPRING)
Why Are We Here?
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Communion), October 1, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Dr. Linda Goeddel
Readings: Exodus 17:1-7; Philippians 2:1-11
God has gathered us in this particular place. What gifts do we have to offer to each other and to the community?
Service Bulletin: October 1, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 14 “For the Beauty of the Earth” (DIX)
Hymn “We Are the World” by USA for Africa / M. Jackson / L. Richie
Hymn 340 “This Is My Song” (FINLANDIA)
Finally
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 24, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 105:1-6; 37-45; Philippians 4:4-9
As the Apostle Paul closed out his letter to the Philippians, he gave them a lasting gift. What was it, and how did it give them guidance for the many days ahead?
Service Bulletin: September 24, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 610 “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (AZMON)
Popular Hymn “One Love” by Bob Marley
Hymn 686 “God of Our Life” (SANDON)
Hymn 547 “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” (AR HYD Y NOS)
The Son of Man
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 17, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Ezekiel 2:1-10; John 3:11-16
Can you get the sense of a whole book from reading the first and last
sentences only? If that doesn’t work for novels, how can it work for Jesus Christ?
Service Bulletin: September 17, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 624 “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” (TOULON)
Meditation Hymn 2164 “Sanctuary” (Sanctuary)
Hymn 192 “Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining” (SHINE, JESUS, SHINE)
Hymn 722 “Lord, Speak to Me that I May Speak” (CANONBURY)
Community in the Wilderness
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 10, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Sue Smith
Readings: Exodus 12: 1-14; Psalm 119: 33-40; Matthew 18: 15-20
The mainline church is in the wilderness. Is there anything we can learn from the Israelites as they began their wilderness journey, or from Jesus as he was doing his ministry?
Service Bulletin: September 10, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 409 “God Is Here!” (ABBOT’S LEIGH)
Hymn 404 “What Is This Place” (KOMT NU MET ZANG)
Hymn 546 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” (SICILIAN MARINERS)
Teach Us to Pray
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Communion), September 3, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 26; Luke 11:1-4
In the famous Lord’s Prayer, Jesus is teaching us both HOW to pray and WHAT to pray. Today we will join the disciples who sat at his feet to learn all about each of these questions.
Service Bulletin: September 3, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Offertory Anthem Lyrics: “Lord, I Need You” by Matt Maher
Hymns:
Hymn 465 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (CONVERSE)
Hymn 464 “Our Father, Which Art in Heaven” (WEST INDIAN)
Hymn 468 “In My Life” (LORD, BE GLORIFIED)
Going the Extra Mile
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 27, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 138; Matthew 5:38-42
When Jesus said “Turn the other cheek”, was he telling us to stay defenseless? As we take another look, we can see how turning the other cheek might be one of the most courageous acts we can do!
Service Bulletin: August 27, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Hymns:
Hymn 610 “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (AZMON)
Hymn 720 “Jesus Calls Us” (GALILEE)
Hymn 546 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” (SICILIAN MARINERS)
The Fountain of Kindness
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 20, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Nehemiah 9:16-20; Ephesians 4:25-32
Among the endangered species of our world today, perhaps we can add one more: Kindness! What does the Bible say about it, and how can we save this endangered species!
Service Bulletin: August 20, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Hymns:
Hymn 366 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (HYFRYDOL)
Hymn 693 “Though I May Speak” (GIFT OF LOVE)
Hymn 694 “Great God of Every Blessing” (AURELIA)
Beware the Hired Hand
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Baptism), August 13, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 23; John 10:11-18
Conditional love is transactional, but unconditional love is Agape. What difference is there between the two? Jesus shows us the answer between the Good Shepherd and the hired hand.
Service Bulletin: August 13, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Baptism Insert: Juliet Jane Pena
Hymns:
Hymn 802 “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” (ST COLUMBA)
Hymn 187 “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us” (BRADBURY)
Hymn 803 “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” (RESIGNATION)
Striving With God
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Communion), August 6, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Rev. Linda Goeddel
Readings: Psalm 17:1-7; 15; Genesis 32:22-32
The life of faith can be a series of struggles with God in which experience forces us to reconsider what we believe. But even in the struggle — or maybe because of it! — God blesses us.
Service Bulletin: August 6, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Hymns:
Hymn 19 “God of Great and God of Small” (GOD OF GREAT AND SMALL)
Hymn 450 “Be Thou My Vision” (SLANE)
Hymn 516 “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” (KINGDOM)
More Than Enough
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 30, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Joshua 24:14-15; John 6:1-13
Does Jesus care about food waste? And if so, what would he say about our current time? A hidden clue can be discovered in the story of the feeding of the five thousand.
Service Bulletin: July 30, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Offertory Anthem Lyrics: “Shower the People” by James Taylor
Hymns:
Hymn 772 “Live into Hope” (TRURO)
Hymn 712 “As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought” (FOREST GREEN)
Hymn 835 “Great God of Every Blessing” (AURELIA)
A Stethoscope Does Not Make One a Doctor
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 23, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Isaiah 44:1-8; Matthew 23:1-12
Uniforms can be appropriate, but they can also be quite deceiving! Is it true that clothes make the person? What does Jesus say about that?
Service Bulletin: July 23, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Hymns:
Hymn 37 “Let All Things Now Living” (ASH GROVE)
Hymn 729 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” (I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN)
Hymn 835 “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” (CLOSER WALK)
Poison Envy
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 16, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Exodus 20:1-17; James 3:13-18
This summer, we all have to be very careful of poison ivy. But is there such a thing as poison envy?
Service Bulletin: July 16, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Hymns:
Hymn 664 “Morning Has Broken” (BUNESSAN)
Hymn 707 “Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord” (HALL)
Hymn 749 “Come! Live in the Light!” (WE ARE CALLED)
4000 Miles
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 9, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Genesis 50:15-21; Acts 16: 6-15
When one door closes, Does God open a window? Let’s see the clues contained in our scripture readings for the day.
Service Bulletin: July 9, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Hymns:
Hymn 611 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (HYMN TO JOY)
Hymn 684 “Faith Begins by Letting Go” (LUX PRIMA)
Hymn 686 “God of Our Life” (SANDON)
The Light of the Body
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Communion), July 2, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Rev. Sue Smith
Readings: Psalm 72: 1-7; Luke 11:33-36
On this Fourth of July long weekend, what does the Bible say about ensuring liberty and justice for all? What is our part?
Service Bulletin: July 2, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Service Bulletin “Lift Every Voice” Insert
Hymns:
Hymn 339 “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (LIFT EVERY VOICE)
“Imagine” by John Lennon
Hymn 340 “This is My Song” (FINLANDIA)
The Unexamined Life
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 25, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 116:12-19; Luke 12:54-56
Socrates once said that the unexamined life is not worth living. But what about an unexamined world? Jesus calls us to wake up and look around.
Service Bulletin: June 25, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Hymns:
Hymn 634 “To God Be the Glory” ( TO GOD BE THE GLORY)
Hymn 684 “Faith Begins by Letting Go” (LUX PRIMA)
Hymn 683 “Lord of All Hopefulness” (COURTNEY)
The Apple of My Eye!
Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 18, 2023 @ 9:15 AM (Father’s Day)
Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 17:1-8; Luke 12:22-31
On this Father’s day, who do you think is the Apple of our heavenly father’s eye? The answer might surprise you!
Service Bulletin: June 18, 2023 @ 9:15AM
Hymns:
Hymn 8 “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” (MELITA)
Hymn 840 “When Peace Like a River” (VILLE DU HAVRE)
Hymn 824 “There is a Place of Quiet Rest” (MC AFEE)
The Sparrow
Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 11, 2023 @ 9:45 AM (Church Picnic immediately following the service)
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 33:1-12; Luke 12:4-7
As you watch the little birds fly through the sky, remember these words: His eye is on the Sparrow, and I know he watches me!
Service Bulletin: June 11, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns and Songs:
Hymn 837 “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” (SHOWALTER)
“Oh Happy Day” by Philip Doddridge, arr. Edwin Hawkins
Hymn 661 “Why Should I Feel Discouraged?” (SPARROW)
Hymn 839 “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” (ASSURANCE)
Our Triune God
Trinity Sunday (Communion), June 4, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Genesis 1:1-27; Matthew 28:16-20
On this Trinity Sunday, how can we begin to understand the mystery of One God in Three Persons? Even more intriguing, the Bible says that we are created in God’s Image. Perhaps the Trinity has something to say about us as well!
Service Bulletin: June 4, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Baptism Insert: Sophie Quinn Piccione
Installation Insert
Hymns and Songs:
Hymn 1 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” (NICAEA)
“One Love” by Bob Marley
Hymn 300 “We Are One in the Spirit” (THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS)
Hymn 306 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” (DENNIS)
Now That’s How to Tell a Story!
Day of Pentecost, Sunday, May 28, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-12
Talk about an animated story! Hear what Pentecost does to the storytellers of the event, and how that can electrify our own witness!
Service Bulletin: May 28, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 289 “On Pentecost They Gathered” (MUNICH)
Hymn 462 “I Love to Tell the Story” (HANKEY)
Hymn 291 “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” (SPIRIT)
Don’t Be So Fast to Give Up
Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Linda Goeddel
Readings: Psalm 70; Matthew 25:1-13
Sometimes your lamp will burn out — but don’t walk away. The source of all light will still be glad to see you.
Service Bulletin: May 21, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 12 “Blest Are They” (ST. DENIO)
Hymn 721 “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” (PESCADOR DE HOMBRES)
Hymn 724 “O Jesus, I Have Promised” (ANGEL’S STORY)
Shoot Your Arrow!
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: II Kings 13:14-19; Hebrews 11:1-7
Is it possible that our future can be limited by our own lack of vision? Some arrows in our Scripture story shows us the answer.
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Service Bulletin: May 14, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 611 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (HYMN TO JOY)
Higher Love” by Steve Winwood
Hymn 450 “Be Thou My Vision” (SLANE)
Hymn 295 “Go to the World!” (SINE NOMINE)
The God of Second Chances
Fifth Sunday of Easter (Communion), May 7, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Proverbs 4:10-18; John 21:15-17
When someone has done something wrong, we often say “That’s ok, don’t worry about it.” But is there a better way to respond? Let’s see what real redemption looks like.
Service Bulletin: May 7, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns and Music:
Hymn 14 “For the Beauty of the Earth” (DIX)
“Waking Light” by Beck Hansen
Hymn 436 “God of Compassion, In Mercy Befriend Us” (O QUANTA QUALIA)
Hymn 438 “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (TOPLADY)
The Good Shepherd
Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 30rd, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Sue Smith
Readings: Psalm 23; John 10:1-10
Psalm 23 provides great comfort in times of sorrow. Is that all?
Service Bulletin: April 30, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 401 “(Here in This Place) Gather Us In” (GATHER US IN)
Hymn “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Bob Dylan
Hymn 764 “For the Troubles and the Sufferings” (PELAS DORES DESTE MUNDO)
The Right Side
Third Sunday of Easter, April 23rd, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Isaiah 51:1-6; John 21:1-8
When Jesus gave his disciples some fishing tips, it changed everything. What does this post-resurrection story teach us about being disciples, then and now?
Service Bulletin: April 23, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns and Songs:
Hymn 260 “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” (Hyfrydol)
“If It Be Your Will” by Leonard Cohen
Hymn 170 “You Walk along Our Shoreline” (Wie Lieblich Ist Der Maien)
Hymn 239 “Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing!” (Gelobt Sei Gott)
The Twin Sister
Second Sunday of Easter, April 16th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 111; John 20:24-29
Doubting Thomas will be forever known for his weakness, but is that fair? What experience did his doubts give him that no other disciple seemed to have?
Service Bulletin: April 16, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 246 “Christ Is Alive!” (Truro)
Hymn 254 “That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright” (Puer Nobis Nascitur)
Hymn 250 “In the Bulb There Is a Flower” (Promise)
Hymn 233 “The Day of Resurrection!” (Lancashire)
Afraid of….
Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Jennifer Kirbas
Readings: Jeremiah 31:1-6; Mark 16:1-8
Out of all of the books of the New Testament, the Gospel of Mark has the most intriguing ending. But it only shows up in its original language. What is the ending all about, and what invitation does it offer to us?
Easter Sunday Service Bulletin: April 9, 2023
Easter Sunday Service Lilies Insert: April 9, 2023
Hymns:
Hymn 232 “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” (Easter Hymn)
Hymn 240 “Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks” (Alleluia No. 1)
Hymn 238 “Thine Is the Glory” (Judas Maccabeus)
Good Friday Meditations
Friday, April 7, 2023 @ 12:00-3:00 PM
To allow individual prayer on Good Friday, our sanctuary will be open for one hour beginning at noon. Meditative music will be offered, and the candles will be lit. You are invited to come in any time during those hours, and stay as long or short as you wish, as you spend time in meditation and prayer.
Maundy Thursday Worship (In person only)
Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
In this service, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper on the night in which Jesus instituted it. Following the sacrament, we will participate in a solemn Tenebrae service as we follow Jesus out into the garden and beyond.
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service Bulletin: April 6, 2023
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service Insert: April 6, 2023
Just Because….
Palm Sunday (Communion), April 2nd, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 118:19-29; Matthew 21:1-11
On this day of palm-waving celebration, we learn an important lesson through the request of a donkey.
Palm Sunday Service Bulletin: April 2, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns and Music:
Hymn 197 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” (Ellacombe)
“People Get Ready” by Curtis Mayfield
Hymn 198 “Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!” (St. Drostane)
Hymn 196 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” (Valet Will Ich Dir Geben)
Living the Blessed Life: A Walk Through the Beatitudes
The Wideness of God’s Mercy
Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 26th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Micah 7:14-20; Matthew 5:1-2, 7
As we conclude part 1 of our series on the Beatitudes, we discover the real meaning of Mercy, and see how it is more than just saying “that’s ok, forget about it.”
Service Bulletin: March 26, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Bulletin Insert: March 26, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Music and Hymns:
Hymn 475 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (Nettleton)
“Put Your Hand in the Hand” by Gene MacLellan
Hymn 435 “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” (In Babilone)
Hymn 172 “Blest Are They” (Blest Are They)
Living the Blessed Life: A Walk Through the Beatitudes
The Bread that Satisfies
Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 19th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Exodus 16:1-6, 31-32; Matthew 5:1-2, 6
As we continue our series on the Beatitudes, we learn to be hungry and thirsty, but for something very different than food and water.
Service Bulletin: March 19, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Bulletin Insert: March 19, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Music and Hymns:
Hymn 172 “Blest Are They” (Blest Are They)
“Day by Day” by Stephen Schwartz
Hymn 509 “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly” (Holy Manna)
Hymn 516 “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” (Kingdom)
Living the Blessed Life: A Walk Through the Beatitudes
Taming the Shrew
Third Sunday of Lent, March 12th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Acts 9:1-9; Matthew 5:1-2, 5
As we continue our series on the Beatitudes, we hear that it is blessed to be meek. But to be meek in Jesus’s culture means something very different than in our own.
Service Bulletin: March 12, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Music and Hymns:
Hymn 32 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” (Ellacombe)
“Trust and Obey” by Don Moen
Hymn 720 “Jesus Calls Us” (Galilee)
Hymn 172 “Blest Are They” (Blest Are They)
Living the Blessed Life: A Walk Through the Beatitudes
Turn! Turn! Turn!
Second Sunday of Lent (Communion), March 5th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Matthew 5:1-2, 4
As we continue our series on the Beatitudes, we come to the theme of mourning. Yes, we are blessed to be sad, but it all depends on what we are sad about.
Service Bulletin: March 5, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns and Music:
Hymn 165 “The Glory of These Forty Days”
“Turn! Turn! Turn!” by Pete Seeger
Hymn 172 “Blest Are They”
Hymn 415 “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”
Living the Blessed Life: A Walk Through the Beatitudes
Poor in Spirit, Rich in Joy
First Sunday of Lent, February 26th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: II Kings 5:1-14; Matthew 5:1-2
Today we begin a Lenten sermon series on the Beatitudes. What leads to a blessed life? The answers are not always what we think.
Service Bulletin: February 26, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns and Music:
Hymn 172 “Blest Are They”
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Paul Simon
Hymn 183 “Come to Me, O Weary Traveler”
Hymn 282 “Come Down, O Love Divine”
The Purpose Behind the Action
Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
As we begin the season of Lent, we learn that actions in themselves are empty, unless the motives of those actions are pure.
Service Bulletin: February 22, 2023 @ 7:30PM
Hymns:
Hymn 166 “Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days”
Hymn 422 “Just as I Am, Without One Plea”
Hymn 450 “Be Thou My Vision”
The Gift of Transcendence
Transfiguration Sunday, February 19th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Exodus 24:12-18; Matthew 17:1-9
On this Transfiguration Sunday, we witness the transformation and transcendence of Jesus Christ. What does transcendence really mean, and why do we need it now more than ever?
Service Bulletin: February 19, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 749 “Come, Live in the Light”
Hymn 193 “Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain”
Hymn 192 “Lord, the Light of your Love is Shining”
I Pledge my Allegiance, to….
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, February 12th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Loyalty is generally a good thing, as long as we place it in a proper direction. This Valentine’s Day, let’s reclaim our proper love and allegiance, not to people, but to a higher power.
Service Bulletin: February 12, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 2 “Come, Thou Almighty King”
Hymn 321 “The Church’s One Foundation”
Hymn 320 “The Church of Christ, in Every Age”
Down the Drain
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (Communion), February 5th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Psalm 133; I Corinthians 13
What can truly rain on the parade of our gifts and abilities? One of the most famous passages of the Bible shows us the answer!
Service Bulletin: February 5, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns and Music:
Hymn 37 “Let All Things Now Living”
“All You Need Is Love”
Hymn 693 “Thou I May Speak”
Hymn 300 “We Are One in the Spirit”
In the Belly of the Whale
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, January 29th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Jennifer Kirbas
Readings: Jonah 3:10-4:11; Ephesians 2:1-10
You may be very familiar with the story of Jonah and the Whale. But what do you think might be the real moral of the story?
Service Bulletin: January 29, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 619 “Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven”
Hymn 435 “There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy”
Hymn 649 “Amazing Grace”
Morning by Morning
Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 22nd, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Congregational Meeting immediately following service
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Isaiah 43: 16-21; Revelation 21:5-7
The ancient Hebrews had an answer that was becoming less and less helpful, but the problem was that when it came to the past, they were supposed to remember the “who”, not the “what”.
Service Bulletin: January 22, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 35 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” (Lobe Den Herren)
Hymn 39 “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (Faithfulness)
Hymn 320 “The Church of Christ, in Every Age” (Wareham)
One New Humanity
Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 15th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Isaiah 49: 1-7; Ephesians 2:11-22
As we celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this weekend, we hear an important lesson from a past president and see how it aligns with the words of the Bible itself.
Service Bulletin: January 15, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 761 “Called as Partners in God’s Service” (Beecher)
Hymn 749 “Come! Live in the Light!” (We Are Called)
Hymn 754 “Help Us Accept Each Other” (Baronita)
Washed in the Waters
Baptism of the Lord Sunday (Communion), January 8th, 2023 @ 9:45 AM
Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas
Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-9; Matthew 3:13-17
On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, we look at the two ingredients that go into the water to make Baptism the perfect dish. Different churches seem to add more of one than the other, but both are needed for a successful recipe.
Service Bulletin: January 8, 2023 @ 9:45AM
Hymns:
Hymn 475 “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (Nettleton)
Hymn 163 “Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice” (Aberystwyth)
Hymn 694 “Great God of Every Blessing” (Aurelia)
New Years Day
First Sunday of Christmas, January 1st, 2023
The church did not offer a worship service on New Years Day (Sunday, January 1st, 2023).