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February 26, 2012

2012-01-17T08:42:00.000-08:00

Date: February 26, 2012

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Gospel: Luke 2:8-12

Sermon Title: "Why Jesus? Turning Things Upside Down"

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This is the first in a sermon series for Lent that is designed to answer two questions: Who is Jesus Christ? And why do we follow Him today?

The Gospel reading for this sermon from Luke is an odd reading to have for the 1st Sunday of Lent but it is the appropriate place to start seeking answers to our questions about Jesus. We will be focusing on Jesus and what the Gospel of Luke has to say to us throughout Lent starting here in Chapter 2.

Different people have different ideas about defining what was important regarding a person's life. What were that person's most important experiences? Well, when it came to the gospels each of the four gospel writers had to pick - what were the stories, what were the sayings, what were the unique things Jesus did that were defining for Him. And as you might imagine all four of the gospel writers would see that in somewhat different ways. Today we will review several passages from Luke and look at how Jesus would routinely turn things upside down as He describes the kingdom of God.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

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February 22, 2012

2012-01-14T12:44:00.000-08:00

Date: February 22, 2012 'Ash Wednesday'

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Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon Title: "A Sign of Grace"

Theme: (This meditation will be based on 2Samuel 12:1-9 and Psalm 51:1-12

If one would take the time to compare the doctrines and beliefs of the many, many faith traditions in our world one would find many similarities. Some religions believe their gods came to earth in human form just like Jesus. Some believe in a resurrection. There are many other points that one might find in other religions that are similar to our beliefs as Christians. But there is one area that sets Christianity apart from all other faith traditions and that is 'Grace'.

King David found out about grace first hand. The story in 2 Samuel when Nathan points out David's sin with Bathsheba is a classic example of repentance and grace. David realized his sin and repented. Psalm 51 is a reflection of his heart. Ash Wednesday is about realizing our sin, repenting and seeking forgiveness, reconciliation with God. The cross of ashes on our foreheads isn't just a reflection of our sin and repentance but also a reflection of the unconditional love and grace of God.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

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February 19, 2012

2012-01-03T09:49:00.000-08:00

Date: February 19, 2012

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Gospel: Mark 9:2-9

Sermon Title: "Holding On"

Theme: This sermon will also be based on 2 Kings 2:1-12

It seems that no matter how much change we endure that change never comes easy. Any of us who have experienced the truth of that statement can easily see how it applies to Elisha in 2 Kings and to Peter in the story of the Transfiguration. In those two stories we see Elijah preparing Elisha to continue in his ministry and we see Jesus preparing Peter, James and John for life after Jesus leaves. These stories highlight the fact that an experience of loss or transition can and will become a gateway to new ministry and create agents of God’s positive change in the world.

The question for any church in today’s world is can we, as the body of Christ, seek that same insight, that same passion, that same determination and trust that flourished in the early church and apply them to the ministries of the church today. Can we trust Jesus to lead us and can we trust ourselves to follow Him. Or do we just want to hold on to what is sure and known just like Elisha and Peter did?

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Follow You” by Leeland Mooring, Jack Mooring, and Ed Cash
(as performed by Leeland with Brandon Heath)

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February 12, 2012

2011-12-28T13:56:00.000-08:00

Date: February 12, 2012

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Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Sermon Title: "How Do You Measure Success?"

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Jesus appointed seventy-two to go two by two into every town and place where He was about to go. He said the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. That was a long time ago but we know that's also true of today's world as well.

It is probably as difficult today as it has ever been to witness to the Gospel. And it is kind of puzzling as to why that is. We are probably freer to do so today than ever before. I don't know of any laws that prevent us from sharing the Word. We aren't being persecuted like the early Christians were. We have more resources available to us today than we have ever had before. We are the ones that make it difficult. But Christ calls us into the same discipleship as those first followers were called. We must go out and touch others because there are people out there who are in great need of Christ.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Learning To Be the Light” by Richard A. Moore, Joel Parisien,
Mark Rogers, Joshua Toal (as performed by Newworldson)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Jesus to the World" by Newsong
"Hands and Feet" by Audio Adrenaline
"We Can Make a Difference" by Jaci Velasquez
"Keep Changing the World" by MIKESCHAIR
"Waiting On the World to Change" by John Mayer
"If We Are the Body" by Casting Crowns

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February 5, 2012

2011-12-28T13:39:00.000-08:00

Date: February 5, 2012

Planned absences: Beth

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Gospel: Mark 1:29-39

Sermon Title: "Who Is In Charge?

Theme: This sermon is primarily based on Isaiah 40:21-31

One of the things I am not good at is waiting. I am the person who paces the floor waiting for the microwave popcorn to pop. We live in an "instant society" of fast food, instant information society. And yes, waiting on God is hard for me. And it was hard for the people living during Isaiah's time.

Of course it is hard to be patient and wait on God if you are the type of person who always want to have control - over everything! And there are plenty of us in this world. Of course, as a people of faith, we should understand there is only so much in our lives that we can control. In the end, it is God who holds the world and the future in the palms of His loving hands. The only real way to find peace and rest is to trust your life to God.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “You Drive, I'll Ride” by Jeromy Deibler and Brian Smith
(as performed by FFH)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "God is in Control" by Twyla Paris
"While I'm Waiting" by John Waller
"Daily Bread" by Jill Phillips
"Lord Move or Move Me" by FFH
"The Way the World Turns" by Sanctus Real
"Those Who Trust" by Waterdeep

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January29, 2012

2011-12-19T14:31:00.000-08:00

Date: January 29, 2012

Planned absences: Tara, John F.

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Gospel: Luke 12:32-40

Sermon Title: "Are You Ready?"

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"If you were to die tonight, where would you spend eternity?" That's a powerful question. In the Gospel of Luke Jesus makes a rather unnerving statement when He says, "You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour." So how comfortable do we feel that we are ready for that hour? What are we doing to prepare ourselves for that special time, for that special event?

There are a lot of "things" we can do to prepare ourselves. Bible study, worship, prayer, etc. We don't mind those things. They don't hurt too much. But there is one other area that I think many of us still struggle with and it is so important to our faith journey - and that is being very intentional about how we reach out to others. Part of preparing for that day when we meet Christ is helping others come to know Him as their Lord and Savior

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Prelude: "Does Anybody Hear Her" - Casting Crowns

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: (JN) “Where I Belong” by Jason Ingram/Jason Roy
(as performed by Building 429)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Where I Belong" by Building 429
"I Wish We'd All Been Ready" by dcTalk

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January 22, 2012

2011-12-18T08:08:00.000-08:00

Date: January 22, 2012 - possibly John F.

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Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

Sermon Title: “Living a Balanced Life”

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Do you ever have trouble with setting your priorities? Do you ever have trouble figuring out what the right thing to do is? Do you ever have trouble prioritizing the many tasks that have to be squeezed into an already busy day? Do you ever have trouble finding time to rest and recharge your batteries? These are questions that seem to plague us in this fast paced world in which we live our very busy lives.

The only way to balance our lives is to tend to our relationship with Jesus first. Before we can serve God and others we have to get on our knees first. There has to be a balance between listening and doing. And when we pay more attention to doing rather than listening we might find ourselves heading in the wrong direction. The Word must be heard before it can be followed. Jesus Christ needs to be at the center of your life, and all other things need to come from your relationship with Him.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “All I Need” by Randall Goodgame(as performed by Caedmon's Call)

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Postlude: "Counting On God" - Desperation Band

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Enough" by BarlowGirl
Weak Days" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Trust in Jesus" by Third Day

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January 15, 2012

2011-12-06T07:53:00.000-08:00

Date: January 15, 2012

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Gospel: John 1:43-51 (This sermon will also be based on Psalm 139)

Sermon Title: "Who Really Knows You?"

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It is probably safe to say that most of us have had the uncomfortable experience of meeting up with someone from our past whom we recognize but unfortunately they didn’t recognize us. It is pretty easy to get lost in today’s world of fierce activity and mass communication. We are preoccupied with our many responsibilities and we meet and talk with so many people in our life time, that it is easy to forget people from our past. But the good news that I want to share with you this morning is that God never forgets who we are! And Psalm 139 reminds us of that.

What does it mean that the Lord knows you? Before you can begin to answer that question you have to know something about the God who made you. You need to understand what it means to say that only God knows himself fully and that all things that exist and all things that happen are known to God. We need to understand what God is like and what it means to be created in His image.

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Prelude: "You Love Me Anyway" - Sidewalk Prophets

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “I'm Not Who I Was” by Brandon Heath (as performed by Brandon Heath)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "I'm Not Who I Was" by Brandon Heath

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January 8, 2012

2011-12-06T07:45:00.000-08:00

Date: Jauary 8, 2012

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Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon Title: "The Light Still Shines"

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We are now in the season of Epiphany. It is important to recognize that Epiphany comes at the darkest time of the year. The days are short and the nights long. Some people become very depressed at this time of the year because of the lack of light. And there are some who are feeling the effects of an after Christmas let down. Preparing for Christmas was a chore, but the time after Christmas is for many people a season of deep melancholy.

But for the church Epiphany is that time for us to hear the voice of God calling, “Rise and shine!” It is a time to take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to explore the burst of energy that occurred on Christmas morning. Christ came to dispel the darkness, darkness that enveloped the world, and the darkness that envelops each of us from time to time. Christ came to bring us everlasting life. But everlasting life isn’t just about heaven. It’s about light coming into a dark world. It’s about joy breaking into a heart that’s depressed. It’s about the presence of God giving comfort and hope, here and now.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Light Up the Sky” by Jason Ingram/Daniel Muckala/Matt Fuqua/Josh Havens (as performed by The Afters)

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Postlude: "Marvelous Light" - Charlie Hall

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Marvelous Light" by Charlie Hall
'In the Light" by dcTalk

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January 1, 2012

2011-12-06T07:31:00.000-08:00

Date: January 1, 2012

Planned absences: Steve, Tara, John F. absent

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Gospel: This sermon will be based on Isaiah 25:6-9 and Revelation 21:1-7

Sermon Title: All Things New

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Imagine your life captured on videotape and then presented to God on the final day – even those parts you thought the camera wasn’t picking up. Isn’t that a scary thought? Sometimes just the thought of meeting God on the way to our next life can make us downright nervous. Why is that? Maybe it is because of the way we have lived our lives. Or maybe it is because we are nervous about that next step because even though we have faith, even though we have God’s Word, we still aren’t sure of what eternity looks like.

In the 21st chapter of Revelation God paints a beautiful picture of what our new home will be like when our time in this mortal life is up. Some day all believers in Jesus Christ will see the other side – heaven. But for now let’s talk about what this passage from Revelation tells us.

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Prelude: "All Things New" - Andrew Peterson

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “I Am New” by Jason Gray and Joel Hanson (as performed by Jason Gray)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "All Things New" by Steve Curtis Chapman
"All Things New" by Sidewalk Prophets
"All Things New" by Andrew Peterson

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December 25, 2011

2011-12-06T07:13:00.000-08:00

Date: December 25, 2011

Planned absences: John F., James, Hugh and Beth absent

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Gospel: John 1:1-14, 3:16

Sermon Title: “Love Came Down At Christmas”

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It is Christmas morning and in many houses you don’t need a calendar to tell what day it is. Packages, wrappings and presents are lying around, remnants of all the shopping and preparations that have gone into making this a very special morning. In most cases it is clearly a time of joy and happiness. But I think over the course of time we have shifted our focus from the greatest gift ever given to the many gifts we give each other.

The greatest gift ever given was received on a holy night long ago in Bethlehem. In the birth of that baby, Jesus, God gave Himself to the world. It was a sacrifice greater than any made before that time and any made since. A sacrifice made to save His people who were unable to save themselves. Evidently there was no other way to lift us up than for God to come down. God showed how much He loved us when He sent His love for us wrapped up in the form of a baby. For love is what Christmas is all about.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “While Shepherds Watched” by Andrew Peterson

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Postlude: "How Many Kings" - Downhere

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December 24, 2011

2011-12-06T07:10:00.000-08:00

Date: Dec 24, 2011

Planned absences: John F., James, possibly Walt absent

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Gospel: Luke 2:8-20

Sermon Title: "The Journey to Bethlehem: This Will Be a Sign For You"

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If we were honest with ourselves the Christmas story sounds more like a fairy tale than a historical account. Think about it - angels flittering around in the sky and a baby born in a stable with cattle lowing. It makes for good Christmas carols but it really doesn't sound real to us. So what I would like to take you to Bethlehem where Jesus was born and see the reality behind the Christmas carols and the Christmas cards and the way we tell the story today.

When God became flesh He wasn't born in a palace such as Herod's but in a stable with the animals. This was a contrast you were meant to see. But all too often we tend to romanticize the story rather than examine the contrast. We look at the manager and the family and the animals and the star and the shepherds and we think what a beautiful scene. But was it really?

As we unpack this story and what it tells us about the nature and character of God we will see God’s call on our lives. To be humble. To be a servant. To be a messenger. To share the Good News.

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Prelude: "Leaving Heaven" - Matthew West & Vince Gill

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “The Night Before Christmas" by Regie Hamm, Stephen Brown, Chuck Butler (as performed by Brandon Heath)

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Decemger 18, 2011

2011-11-29T14:14:00.000-08:00

Date: December 18, 2011

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Gospel: Luke 2:1-7

Sermon Title: "The Journey to Bethlehem: A Hard Way to Go"

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It seems to me that over the years we have spent a lot of time romanticizing the Christmas Story instead of treating it as real life. Maybe we don't want to think about how hard it was for Mary and Joseph to take that journey just like we don't like thinking about how hard the journey to the cross was for Jesus. We like the warm feelings we get from our view of the story as told on Christmas Eve. But in reality the journey they took was hard, very, very hard.

Think about it. Mary had to travel for ten days on foot or on an animal to get to Bethlehem. She had to do this in the ninth month of her pregnancy. Anyone who has ever been pregnant or has been around someone who has knows life is tough enough without the added stress and challenges of such a journey.

And then when they finally arrived they had to use a stable as their birthing room. We forget this isn't how Mary and Joseph had planned it. Their plans were to be among family and home when this child was born. Their plans were to use a midwife that they knew and trusted. Their plans were to be in a place where they were safe and comfortable. No this journey was not how they planned life to be.

But life is like that sometimes. We all take journeys we don't want to take. But the Christmas story tells us that when we take those journeys we don't take them alone. That God is with us. He is there for us in the shepherds in our lives. He is with us when our wise men come around. He is there in our surroundings no matter how humble they are. We can trust in the fact that God is always with us and that gives us hope.

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Prelude: "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)" - Sara Groves

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Labor of Love” by Andrew Peterson

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Manger Throne" by Third Day
"How Many Kings" by downhere

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December 11, 2011

2011-11-22T14:19:00.000-08:00

Date: December 11, 2011

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Gospel: Luke 1:39-45

Sermon Title: "The Journey to Bethlehem: From Fear to Joy"

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Mary's journey to visit her older cousin Elizabeth is a key turning point in the Christmas story. Mary's head must have been swimming after receiving the news from the angel. She must have been somewhat confused and probably pretty afraid which is why she didn't share her news with anyone until Elizabeth. She was with child and her fiancée' Joseph wasn't the father. This would bring great shame to her, Joseph and Mary's family and friends. She would be shunned if not stoned to death. A young girl carrying a great secret must have been a heavy burden.

Luke tells she hurried to see Elizabeth. Hurry may not be the right word for it was a nine-day exhausting journey through the mountains. But it was worth it because in seeking counsel from Elizabeth Mary finds her joy. We all face trials and tribulations and sometimes the blessings of life come as challenges and struggles. We all need an Elizabeth in our lives to help us see what our fear is blinding us to. We all need mentors to guide us on our way to doing what God has called us to do. Elizabeth was a mentor to Mary. Who are you a mentor to?

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Strong Enough” by Matthew West (as performed by Matthew West)

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Postlude: "Sing Mary Sing" - Jennifer Knapp

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Sing Mary Sing" by Jennifer Knapp
"Breath of Heaven"

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December 4, 2011

2011-11-16T13:03:00.000-08:00

Date: December 4, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24

Sermon Title: "The Journey to Bethlehem: Humble and Blessed

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There are two birth stories in the bible. There is one in Matthew and one in Luke. Luke's story focuses primarily on Mary and his story begins in Nazareth. Matthew's story focuses more on Joseph and it begins in Bethlehem.

Matthew's story sounds so matter of fact and to the point. But you know there are a whole lot of things that happen in between verses. Joseph probably felt that his life was falling apart. I am sure he was angry and jealous and frustrated and hurt and wounded. I can only imagine the emotions that were running through his mind. Questions of what he was going to do probably overwhelmed him. But he was not going to expose her because the law called for her to be stoned to death.

He was a good man suffering with a broken heart. He was there for Mary and he was there for Jesus. He had the most important job of any male on this earth and he did it without recognition, never being mentioned after Jesus turns twelve. Joseph embodied a father's love for Jesus just as we need to embody the love of Christ for others in the way we serve and witness.

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Prelude: "Joseph's Lullaby" - Mercy Me

Opening Hymn 1: "Hail Almighty King" - Derri Daugherty & Andrew Peterson

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “It Came to Pass” by Andrew Peterson
(as performed by Andrew Peterson)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Strange Way to Save the World" by 4Him
"Joseph's Lullaby" by MercyMe

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November 27, 2011

2011-11-09T09:14:00.000-08:00

Date: November 27, 2011

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Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

Sermon Title: The Journey to Bethlehem: Favored by God

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This is the first sermon in a series based on Adam Hamilton’s book, “The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem.” The Christmas story is a familiar one, maybe too familiar. Even folks who have never stepped foot in a church know something about the story. They have heard about the shepherds and the angels and the baby in the manger. But sometimes, especially for us church folks, the story becomes so familiar that we miss out on the big ideas and the small but important details that are found in it.

This sermon focuses on the details in the beginning of the story. The town of Nazareth that Jesus called home. And the humbleness and faithfulness of Joseph and Mary, the ones chosen to bring the Messiah into the world. We will spend some time looking at the history and theology of this time and place and try understand what it says about whom God is and who we are.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

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November 20, 2011

2011-10-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

Date: November 20, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 6:25-33

Sermon Title: "Giving Back to God"

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Thanksgiving is a time of the year most Americans love and respect. It is a time filled with historical significance when many look back and reflect upon their great American heritage. For many, if not most Americans, Thanksgiving is a time of family gatherings with all the traditional foods. It is a time that most Americans enjoy and for which they will, at least momentarily, pause to give thanks.

Charles Dickens once said that we are somewhat mixed up here in America. He told an audience that instead of having one Thanksgiving Day each year we should have 364. "Use that one day just for complaining and griping," he said. "Use the other 364 days to thank God each day for the many blessings He has showered upon you."

For Christians, giving thanks to God should not be confined to a single day or to a special worship service. Giving thanks to God is an essential element of all we do.

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Prelude: "Thankful" - Jill Phillips

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Thank You" by Jason Barton, Sam Mizell, Matthew West (as performed by 33Miles)

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November 13, 2011

2011-10-06T14:20:00.000-07:00

Date: November 13, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon Title: "In the World But Not of the World"

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In this gospel story we find the Pharisees trying to trick Jesus once again. And once again they underestimated His wisdom. They believed that one could be faithful to either Caesar or God but not both. I think, to some degree, we struggle with this same issue and others that threaten to divide us. We struggle with how to be a spiritual person in a world that is greatly influenced by secular values, ideals and expectations. What should or shouldn't a Christian be involved in? Where do we draw the line? We also struggle with how to be in the world but not of the world.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

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Postlude: "The Way the World Turns" - Sanctus Real

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CD/JN Suggestions:"Only the World" by Mandisa
"Spoken For" by MercyMe

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November 6, 2011

2011-10-06T14:19:00.000-07:00

Date: November 6, 2011

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Subs: Rev. Jim Christy

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Theme: This will be a sermon on Stewardship

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Prelude: "As Long As I'm Here" - Brandon Heath

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Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

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"Homesick" by MercyMe
"Finally Home" by MercyMe

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October 30, 2011

2011-09-27T09:48:00.000-07:00

Date: October 30, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

Sermon Title: "Rich"

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The apostle Paul wrote in 1 Timothy, “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. “

It seems to me that in today’s world many Christians are ignoring the first part of that verse which says we are not to be arrogant nor put our hope in wealth. I say that because of the great attraction to some of the TV evangelists who preach a prosperity message. They draw great crowds because of their ‘good news’. But the true ‘Good News’ is not that our riches will be multiplied because we give to God. Our riches are in the blessings we receive when we use what God has given us to help others find Jesus Christ.

God wants us to be blessed, prosperous and productive. But rich? I am not so sure about that.

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Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “American Dream” by Hector Cervantes and Mark Hall (as performed by Casting Crowns)

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Postlude: "My Own Little World" - Matthew West

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October 23, 2011

2011-09-27T09:45:00.000-07:00

Date: October 23, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46

Sermon Title: “The Great Commandment”

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Life can be complicated. Many folks go through life wondering just exactly what it is that God wants them to do. They want the straight scoop. But more often than not what they really want is to serve God ‘their way’. The Pharisees wanted to serve God ‘their way’ and the question they had for Jesus in our Gospel lesson had nothing to do with discovering God’s will for their lives, it had to do with tricking Jesus.

The commandment of Jesus to love God and others is easy to remember but not always easy to do. The bible tells us our reason for being here is love. God is love and we were created from love for love. It is easy to throw stones at the Pharisees for what we would consider unfaithfulness to this law of love but when we look in the mirror are we that much different?

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Prelude: "People of God" - Gungor

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Love the Lord” by Lincoln Brewster (as performed by Lincoln Brewster)

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October 16, 2011

2011-09-27T09:43:00.000-07:00

Date: October 16, 2011

Planned absences: John B.; James

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Gospel: John 15:1-8

Sermon Title: "What Are You Tied To?

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Vines and branches, what do they have to do with us at Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Well, actually quite a bit. Jesus isn’t necessarily talking about the fruit of the vine. He is talking about our fruitfulness which is the basis for everything we are doing today in the Healthy Church Initiative. As the church, we are the body of Christ. We are charged with making disciples, we are charged at being fruitful in the things we do. The lifeblood of the Church flows through the cooperative labor of the people. And the only way we can be fruitful is to be bound together in Christ. But in order to be fruitful we need to ensure each individual, each branch, is rooted in the vine, Jesus Christ. So what are you tied to?

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Music Ministry: (JN) “Hold Us Together” by Matt Maher and Steve Wilson (as performed by Matt Maher)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Come With Me" by 33Miles
"Share the Well" by Caedmon's Call
"I Am Found in You" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Come Together" by Third Day
"I Stand for You" by Tree63
"Every Move I Make" by Various Artists

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October 9, 2011

2011-08-20T10:53:00.000-07:00

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Planned absences: Keith, Bridget

Subs: Steve Mooney will be preaching

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Prelude: "Pure Bride" - Leeland

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October 2, 2011

2011-08-20T07:45:00.000-07:00

Date: October 2, 2011

Planned absences: John Bolling

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Gospel: No Gospel lesson so far. I will primarily be using - Psalm 143:10 - Colossians 1:9-10 - Romans 12:1-2

Sermon Title: "God's Will For Your Life"

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How do we discern God's will for our lives? Some folks believe that God's will for our lives is scripted and detailed. Others believe that God's will is more general with a set of principles and precepts to live by. Is God's will irresistible? Is God's will predetermined? Or does God give us the freedom to go our own way? These are the questions we must wrestle with. The remainder of our lives is yet to be written. And I believe God will work with us, guiding and leading us in pursuing God's plan for us.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “The Words I Would Say" by Ben McDonald, David Frey, and Sam Mizell (as performed by Sidewalk Prophets)

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September 25, 2011

2011-08-20T07:42:00.000-07:00

Date: September 25, 2011

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Gospel: John 15:7
Luke 22:42

Sermon Title: "When Prayers Go Unanswered"

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Many people struggle with their faith because of what they perceive to be unanswered prayers. Sometimes people cry out to God in their times of need and it seems like God is silent. To make matters even more complicated some people believe that God regularly answers and fulfills prayers for things of really no consequence. How does God answer prayers? Maybe we should begin by understanding what prayer is. Prayer is not a wish list we want filled. Prayer is not primarily about intercession. Prayer is about a relationship with God.

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Prelude: "The Silence of God" - Andrew Peterson

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Blessings” by Laura Story (as performed by Laura Story)

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September 18, 2011

2011-08-20T07:38:00.000-07:00

Date: September 18, 2011

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Gospel: Luke 23:44-49

Sermon Title: "God and Suffering"

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This is the first of a three part sermon series based Adam Hamilton's work on the will of God. He writes in his book "WHY?", "Suffering, unanswered prayers, and the unfairness of life naturally lead us to question God's goodness and sometimes to question God's very existence."

In this first sermon we will be wrestling with the age-old question of suffering. If God is a loving, merciful, just and all-powerful God then why does suffering exist in a world that He created? Does God cause us to suffer for some divine purpose? Is it possible to reconcile belief in a loving and powerful God with the suffering in our world?

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Prelude: "Praise You in this Storm" - Casting Crowns

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “This Little Light of Mine” by Christopher Gregg (as performed by Addison Road)

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"Praise You in This Storm" by Casting Crowns
"I Have Been There" by Mark Schultz

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September 11, 2011

2011-08-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

Date: September 11, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 18:21-25

Sermon Title: "How Many Times Lord?"

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Music Ministry: (JN) “Forgiven” by Chris Rohman, Dan Gartley, Mark Graalman, Matt Hammitt, Peter Prevost (as performed by Sanctus Real)

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September 4, 2011

2011-08-08T09:29:00.000-07:00

Date: September 4, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon Title: “Caught in the Middle”

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(This sermon is based on Romans 6:12-23)

We are knee deep in the Healthy Church Initiative and our focus is on how our church can support the vision statement of the United Methodist Church which is: “The making of new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” But sometimes we get so focused on making new disciples we forget that the salvation of others doesn’t depend on what we do but what Jesus did 2000 years ago. Whether we are new Christians who have just come to faith or someone who has been a Christian for a very long time we need to be reminded that what needed to be done happened a long time ago in a place very far from here.

The Good News is that Jesus Christ has come, and therefore the decisive victory over sin, evil and the flesh has been won. However, the victory is not yet complete. We live, as one author puts it, between D-day and V-day: though the enemy has been decisively defeated, there remain pockets of resistance; there are still evil forces to be defeated; there are still battles to be fought. In one sense, we already possess salvation; in another sense, we still look forward to our salvation. We already have the new life; we do not yet have perfection. Sometimes it seems as if we are caught in the middle.

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Prelude: "Saved By Grace" - Jadon Lavik

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Somewhere in the Middle” by Mark Hall (as performed by Casting Crowns)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Heaven in the Real World" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"While the Nations Rage" by Rich Mullins
"I Wanna Put My Armor On" by Gaither Vocal Band

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August 28, 2011

2011-07-27T05:50:00.000-07:00

Date: August 28, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 (Sermon will be based on Romans 12:9-21

Sermon Title: "That's A Lot To Ask"

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These verses in Paul's letter to Christians in Rome would function brilliantly as a group covenant for any gathering of people of faith. Like the Ten Commandments, it functions as the structure, the core values on which all the activities and ministries of the church, and of individual Christians are built.

This covenant promises to stretch individuals and faith communities beyond what might seem logical, practical or even "good" to them. Few church members would argue with Paul's exhortations to hate evil, to "persevere in prayer", or to celebrate with the joyful and weep with the grieving. The more complicated parts of this text concern our relationships with those whom we find hard to love. To say that our core values include not only extending hospitality to strangers but blessing, feeding and refusing to take vengeance on enemies will put a strain on some within our churches, let alone on relationships with those outside the faith community. This passage is not a greeting card slogan but a call to costly discipleship.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “If We Are the Body” by Mark Hall (as performed by Casting Crowns)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "If We Are the Body" by Casting Crowns

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August 21, 2011

2011-07-17T18:08:00.000-07:00

Date: August 21, 2011

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Gospel: John 8:1-11

Sermon Title: A New Beginning

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God gives us all the chance to begin again. No matter who you are, or what you've done, it's never too late to receive God's forgiveness and start over. Mistakes and past sins can become informative catalysts to a new way of life, with God - The Great Recycler - taking our trash and making something beautiful. We find countless examples throughout Scriptures.

Consider the repentant thief on the cross beside Jesus who was promised paradise; the woman caught in adultery who, by Jesus’ words and actions was given a sentence to live fully, rather than die; or King David, whose sins were great, yet whose legacy of repentance and faithfulness remain. Our God is a God of new beginnings.

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Prelude: "All Things New" - Sidewalk Prophets

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “I Am New” by Jason Gray/Joel Hanson (as recorded by Jason Gray)

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CD/JN Suggestions:"I Am New" by Jason Gray
"You Are More" by Tenth Avenue North
"New Creation" by Leeland
"Whatever You're Doing (Something Heavenly)" by Sanctus Real
"Create Again" by Aaron Shust
"I'm Not Who I Was" by Brandon Heath
"All Things New" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Clumsy" by Chris Rice
"East to West" by Casting Crowns
"New Day" by Avalon
"These Things Take Time" by Sanctus Real

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August 14, 2011

2011-07-08T13:30:00.000-07:00

Date: August 14, 2011

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Gospel: Mark 2:3-12

Sermon Title: "A Question of Faith" (Using Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-16)

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One of the most troubling questions people deal with in their journey is, "Do I have enough faith?" If I just had enough faith I would be able to do this or do that. If my faith could just pass the test. What we don't realize is that when we find ourselves asking those types of questions we are doing the same thing Satan did when he challenged Jesus in the wilderness. We must be careful that we aren't testing God in our pursuit of gaining answers to questions about faith. We must not confuse our efforts for gaining approval from God with developing a strong faith in God.

Faith is more than the acceptance of a body of beliefs. Faith is growing in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. Faith is relying on the promises of God and placing your future in God's hands. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Burning Bushes” by Gullahorn/Kinney (as performed by Andy Gullahorn)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Where There is Faith" by 4Him
"Walk by Faith" by Jeremy Camp

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August 7, 2011

2011-07-05T09:17:00.000-07:00

Date: August 7, 2011

Planned absences: John F.

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Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon Title: "A Lesson Learned"

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This passage from Matthew describes one of those difficult moments in Jesus’ life that most of us want to skip right over. Why? Because Jesus, the Son of God, the Savior of the world, whose very person defines love, sounds so harsh and downright rude. In fact, He not only refuses to answer this woman who is pleading for His help, but He denies that He has anything to offer “her kind”, and finally likens her to a dog. But the woman would not be put off. And because of her persistence she finally got through to Jesus.

As followers of Christ we are called to be persistent about what we believe. That is a powerful lesson to be learned. No matter how we serve Christ we must be persistent so that our voices may be heard – so that God’s grace may be felt and witnessed in all we do.

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Prelude: "The Chasing Song" - Andrew Peterson

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Until the Whole World Hears” by Bernie Herms/Jason McArthur/Mark Hall/Roger Glidewell (as performed by Casting Crowns)

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July 31, 2011

2011-06-30T08:14:00.000-07:00

Date: July 31, 2011

Planned absences: Steve, possibly Beth

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Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon Title: "Walking on Water"

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“Where does our faith fit in during those difficult times that test us all? During those storms of life? When we are trying to walk on water but find ourselves sinking. There are some who would say if you had enough faith life would be smooth sailing. But as a people of faith we know that is not necessarily true. Peter found himself sinking, in a desperate situation, while taking the risk of stepping out on faith.

Jesus calls us to be a people of faith, of action. Jesus calls us to take a risk for the kingdom. When Peter needed the strength and courage it took to take a risk and get out of the boat Jesus was there. In the hour of the disciples’ need Jesus came to them. When the wind was contrary and life was a struggle Jesus was there to help. All they had to do was reach out to the Lord. And so Jesus saved Peter with his hand stretched out and with His calm clear voice bidding him to take heart and have no fear.

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Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Walk on the Water” by Joshua Crosby, Daniel Muckala, Brittany Waddell (as performed by Britt Nicole)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Voice of Truth" by Casting Crowns

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July 24, 2011

2011-05-31T13:31:00.001-07:00

Date: July 24, 2011

Planned absences: Tara and Steve Mooney; possibly Bridget

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Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon Title: “Wrestling With God”

Theme:

(This message is based on Genesis 32:22-31.) You could search the Bible from cover to cover and you would have a hard time finding a character more interesting than Jacob. If you remember right Jacob, with the help of his mother Rebekah, weaseled his brother’s birthright from him right under his nose. And then he got scared and hid from his brother for a long, long time.

Well, this story from Genesis is about how Jacob wrestles with God before he has to come face to face with the brother he cheated out of what was rightfully his. This story reminds me of the many things we struggle with in life and how we handle those struggles. In his dream Jacob was confronted with what seemed to be an unwinnable battle but he never gave up and in the end he was blessed.

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Prelude: "Never Let Go" - David Crowder Band

Opening Hymn 1:

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “In the Night” by Andrew Peterson, Andy Gullahorn, Ben Shive (as performed by Andrew Peterson)

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July 17, 2011

2011-05-31T13:29:00.000-07:00

Date: July 17, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Sermon Title: “How’s Your Garden?”

Theme:

One word that most people are familiar with is ‘procrastination’. Many of us have a tendency to let things go. In fact, some of us have become pretty good at it. Some things we just don’t like to deal with and so we put them off. Sometimes things trouble us, disturb us, so we avoid them. And before you know it those things we put off come back to haunt us.

So many times what we put off is relationships. We don’t always put the people we love and care for at the top of our list. In many ways instead of doing things to help those relationships flourish we take them for granted. That can happen with the people in our lives and it can happen with our relationship with God. If we let it!

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Trust in Jesus” by David Carr, Mac Powell, Mark Lee, Tai Anderson (as performed by third Day)

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Offertory: ( ) “ ” by

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Postlude: "American Dream" - Casting Crowns

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Seed to Sow" by Michael W. Smith
"In the Girl There's a Room" by Sara Groves

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July 10, 2011

2011-05-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

Date: July 10, 2011

Planned absences:

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Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Sermon Title: “No Longer Condemned”

Theme:

Guilt has been a problem since the beginning of time. It was guilt that caused Adam and Eve to hide when God came walking in the garden. It was guilt over an adulterous affair that caused David to say, “My bones almost wasted away while I hid in my sin.” And when the Pharisees brought to Jesus the woman who was caught in the act of adultery it was guilt that caused them to drop their stones.

Some people try to run from their guilt. But the problem with running from one’s guilt is that it follows us wherever we go. However, God doesn’t want us walking around feeling guilty. He wants us to rejoice in our freedom – free to be who we were made to be. And so God offers us forgiveness. If we are in Christ, we don’t need to wonder if God is angry with us. If you have a personal relationship with Jesus then you don’t need to fear God’s wrath. Paul writes, “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

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Prelude: "The Healing Has Begun" - Matthew West

Opening Hymn 1:

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Hold Me Jesus” by Rich Mullins (as performed by Big Daddy Weave)

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CD/JN Suggestions: ""You Are More" by Tenth Avenue North
"In Christ Alone" by Newsboys

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July 3, 2011

2011-05-19T09:47:00.000-07:00

Date: July 3, 2011

Planned absences:

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Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Sermon Title: “A Time to Rest”

Theme:

We live in a fast paced demanding world and it has become harder and harder to find that time of rest, of peace and quiet, those times when we most desperately need to recharge our batteries. Many Americans are tired people. Hectic schedules have many folks going to bed late and getting up early. Surveys show that most people in our country simply don’t get enough sleep.

In this day and age when it seems all of us have some sort of burden to bear Jesus comes to lift the heavy burdens of life and offers us rest.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Let It Fade” by Adam Watts/Jeremy Camp (as performed by Jeremy Camp)

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Postlude: "Rest in You" - Waterdeep

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CD/JN Suggestions: "His Strength is Perfect" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Rest in You" by Waterdeep

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June 26, 2011

2011-05-03T13:39:00.000-07:00

Date: June 26, 2011

Planned absences: Guest Preacher - Rev. Sherry Habben

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Sermon Title: “A Day of Prayer and Repentance”

Theme:

The first purpose for this day is to ask for forgiveness in failing to join in God’s mission for the Church, which is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The second purpose is to pray that God will give the leaders and congregation a vision for the community in which the congregation exists. This is a time to prepare space in our hearts to accept a new vision, which will begin with the envisioning process.

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Children's Song: "A Little Talk with Jesus" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "Love is on the Move" - Leeland

Opening Hymn 1:

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “My Own Little World” by Matthew West
(as performed by Matthew West)

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Offertory: ( ) “ ” by

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Postlude: "Learn to Love" - Leeland

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Revive Us" by Carman
"The Healing Has Begun" by Matthew West

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June 19, 2011

2011-05-03T13:38:00.000-07:00

Date: June 19, 2011

Planned absences: John B.

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Gospel: Matthew 9:35 – 10:8

Sermon Title: “A Gift to be Shared”

Theme:

In the Gospel lesson Jesus says to His disciples, “Freely you have received, freely give.” How many times when we read this passage do we automatically think of our resources, our money, and our things that we should freely give and how many times do we think of our faith as something that needs to be shared? Jesus wasn’t just talking about our material blessings He was talking about our spiritual blessings. He was asking the disciples to go out into the world and share the faith that He had nurtured in them.

We are spiritually rich because we are loved by God. And Jesus wants us to share our blessings, our abundance with those who don’t know Him.

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Children's Song: "A Little Talk with Jesus" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "Go Light Your World" - Chris Rice

Opening Hymn 1:

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “This Little Light of Mine” by Christopher Gregg (as performed by Addison Road)

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Offertory: ( ) “ ” by

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Postlude: "Give it all Away" - Sidewalk Prophets

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CD/JN Suggestions: ""Takin' It to the Streets" by The Doobie Brothers
"Testify to Love" by Avalon
"Go Light Your World" by Chris Rice or Kathy Troccoli
"This Little Light of Mine" by Addison Road
"We Can Make a Difference" by Jaci Velasquez
"If I Said Nothing" by Michael O'Brien
"Give It Away" by Michael W. Smith
"Talk About It" by Nicole C. Mullen

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June 12, 2011

2011-04-21T13:19:00.003-07:00

Date: June 12, 2011

Planned absences: Keith, Bridget

Subs: Steve Mooney

Gospel: TBA

Sermon Title: TBA

Theme: TBA

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Children's Song: "A Little Talk With Jesus" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "Holy Spirit" - Kristyn Lennox (If prelude is to be played from CD)

Opening Hymn 1:

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Light in Me” by Brandon Heath/Dan Muckala
(as performed by Brandon Heath)

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Offertory: ( ) “ ” by

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Postlude: "Consuming Fire" - Third Day (If postlude is to be played from CD)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Holy Spirit" by Kristyn Lennox
"Consuming Fire" by Third Day

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June 5, 2011

2011-04-21T13:19:00.001-07:00

Date: June 5, 2011

Planned absences: Keith, Bridget

Subs: Rev. Jim Christy

Gospel: TBA

Sermon Title: TBA

Theme: TBA

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Children's Song: "A Little Talk With Jesus" by Provident Music Distribution

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Opening Hymn 1:

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Mountain of God” by Brown Bannister/Mac Powell
(as performed by Third Day)

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Offertory: ( ) “ ” by

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Postlude: "Take to the World" - Derek Webb

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May 29, 2011

2011-04-20T12:30:00.001-07:00

Date: May 29, 2011

Planned absences: Steve and Tara

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Gospel: John 14:1-14

Sermon Title: “Comfort For Troubled Hearts”

Theme:

Jesus has just finished having dinner with His disciples. It’s early Thursday evening. Jesus has approximately 24 more hours to be with His disciples. He will be crucified the next day after and exhausting evening of arrest, interrogation and torture.

The thought of their Master suffering that way was frightening. But just as frightening was the thought of facing the world without Him. Jesus knew what was going through their minds and probably was a bit concerned as to how they would react. And so what does He do? He introduces peace. He brings calm to the situation. He wanted them to know that if they had faith they would be OK. And He wants us to know, in today’s world of turmoil, it is the same for us.

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Children's Song: "Down in My Heart" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "The Reason For The World" - Matthew West

Opening Hymn 1:

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Walk By Faith” by Jeremy Camp (as performed by Jeremy Camp)

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Where There is Faith" by Phillips, Craig & Dean

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May15, 2011

2011-04-20T12:29:00.000-07:00

Date: May 15, 2011

Planned absences:

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Gospel: John 10:1-10 I will primarily be using the following: 1 Peter 2:19-25, Acts 2:42-47,

Sermon Title: “In His Steps”

Theme:

One of the fastest selling items in religious bookstores in years past was Charles Sheldon’s book, In His Steps. It inspired the production of many, many items with the letters WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) printed on them. It is a haunting question, “What would Jesus do if He were in our place, confronting the dilemmas you and I face each day?”

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Children's Song: "Down in My Heart" by Provident Music Distribution

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Opening Hymn 1: Come Now Is the Time To Worship - arr. Bob Adams

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Jesus Messiah - Tomlin, Carson, Cash and Reeves
arr. Michael Lawrence

Hymn after Sermon:2197 (FWS) Lord of All Hopefulness

Offertory: You Are My King - Billy James Foote
arr. Larry Shackley
Going Forth Hymn: 2149 (FWS) Living for Jesus

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May 8, 2011

2011-04-11T13:18:00.000-07:00

Date: May 8, 2011 Mother's Day

Planned absences: Walt

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Gospel: John 13: 31-35

Sermon Title: All About Love

Theme:

Today is Mother’s Day. And for many people this day is a celebration of the fact that the awesome love Jesus is asking us to show one another is often found in the love of our parents. Mother’s everywhere seem to share certain universal characteristics, but the greatest and most common characteristic of mothers from Bombay to Boston is their love. Love is the single greatest defining characteristic of a mother.

There are of course, many sad stories that can be told about mothers, just as there are many sad stories that can be told about fathers. But still, all in all, the failures of mothers and fathers, grievous as they may be, should not be allowed to overshadow the simple reality that it is possible – in human form – to love as God loves – to love as our brother Jesus loved us. And that is what we are being asked to do in these passages from the Gospel of John.

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Children's Song: "Down in My Heart" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "Love Never Fails" - Brandon Heath

Opening Hymn 1: God of Wonders Medley - arr. John Bolling

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Show You Love” by Dan Haseltine/Charlie Lowell/Stephen Mason/Matt Odmark (as performed by Jars of Clay)

Hymn after Sermon:2108 (FWS) O How He Loves You and Me

Offertory: (JN) “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever” by Martin Smith (as performed by Sonicflood)

Going Forth Hymn: 2140 (FWS) (vss 1,2,3,5) Since Jesus Came Into My Heart

Postlude: "Learn To Love" - Leeland

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Communion song(s): "You Are My King" arr. by Tornquist with "Above All" arr. by Hayes

CD/JN Suggestions: "Love Never Fails" by Brandon Heath
"All About Love" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Love Is the Answer" by Todd Rundgren
"What About the Love" by Amy Grant
"Gotta Have Love" by Susan Shurtz
"Love Revolution" by Newsong
"Love Is the Answer" by Cindy Morgan
"Love's Been Following You" by Twila Paris

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May 1, 2011

2011-04-04T13:55:00.000-07:00

Date: May 1, 2011

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Gospel: John 21:15-19

Sermon Title: Confirmation Sunday There will be a short meditation on membership.

Theme: There will be a short meditation on membership.

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Children's Song: "Down In My Heart" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "The Good Confession (I Believe)" - Andrew Peterson

Opening Hymn 1:

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “I'm a Believer” adapted from Neil Diamond (Smashmouth version) ** Location in service still to be determined **

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Postlude: "Something to Say" - Matthew West

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Communion song(s):no communion

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April 24, 2011

2011-03-16T09:58:00.000-07:00

Date: April 24, 2011

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Gospel: John 20:1-18

Sermon Title: "A Resurection Story"

Theme:

There has been no event in history that has shaped the world like the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It reminds us of a simple fact – that life on this earth is not all there is. It is a story of eternal hope and promise for all who believe.

Of course people today believe just about everything except that which is most true. We have to work a little bit harder in today’s world to help people understand the old story of the Gospel. But I believe on Easter Sunday God doesn’t want us to just reflect on what happened 2000 years ago. No, I believe God would have us to know that the power of the risen Christ is still loose in our world today. He is not dead. He is alive!

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Children's Song: "John 3:16" by Group Publishing, Inc.

Prelude: (JN) "Hosanna" by Andrew Peterson (as performed by Andrew Peterson)

Opening Hymn 1: 302 (UMH)Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Glorious Day” by J. Wilbur Chapman and Michael Bleecker (as performed by Casting Crowns

Hymn after Sermon: 2074 (FWS) Shout to the Lord

Offertory: (JN) “A Better Way” by Jason Germain and Marc Martel (as performed by downhere)

Going Forth Hymn: 304 (UMH) Easter People, Raise Your Voices

Postlude: "Let God Arise" - Chris Tomlin

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Communion song(s): "The Wonderful Cross with The Old Rugged Cross" Hymn by Isaac Watts, words & music Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves and J.D. Walt, arr. by Carol Tornquist

CD/JN Suggestions: "Christ is Risen" by Matt Maher
"The Champion" by Carman
"Saving the World" by Clay Crosse
"Wide Open" by Newsong
"Can't Keep a Good Man Down" by Newsong

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April 17, 2011

2011-03-14T08:29:00.000-07:00

Date: April 17, 2011

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Gospel: Mark 11:1-11

Sermon Title: "Preparing for the Celebration"

Theme:

Everybody loves a celebration. Everybody loves a parade. And everybody loves a Palm Sunday service with its uplifting music, waving of the palms and other traditions. But Palm Sunday isn’t just a celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. No, it is also a day that prepares us for Holy Week – the last days of Jesus’ life. It is a day that prepares us for the real celebration – Easter! Palm Sunday is the beginning of the most important week on the Christian calendar.

However, it is a week that many folks would just as soon skip. Most folks want to skip from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. And that is understandable. The events of Holy Week are tough and painful. Jesus on the cross is death. Jesus raised is life. A sanctuary stripped bare for Good Friday is depressing, a lily decorated sanctuary is glorious! But in the end we have to realize that we can’t have resurrection without death.

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Children's Song: "John 3:16" by Group Publishing, Inc.

Prelude: "Shout to the North" - Delirious

Opening Hymn 1: 280 (UMH) (vss1,2,5) All Glory, Laud and Honor

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Ain't No Rock Gonna' Shout For Me - Lloyd Larson

Hymn after Sermon: 2068 (FWS)(sing twice) I Love You Lord

Offertory: Gospel Hosanna! - Jack Schrader

Going Forth Hymn: 2100 (FWS) (vss 1,2,4,5) Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Postlude: "Hosanna" - Starfield

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April 10, 2011

2011-03-13T16:02:00.000-07:00

Date: April 10, 2011

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Gospel: John 11:1-45

Sermon Title: Changed Lives

Theme:

We are nearing the end of our Lenten journey and as we move forward to Easter Sunday, which is only two weeks away, we do start thinking about resurrection. Most of us are familiar with the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. It is a powerful story. After four days in the tomb Jesus raised a dead man from the grave. But the question many ask is why wait four days? Why did it seem like Jesus was taking his sweet time getting to Lazarus’ tomb?

The story makes us anxious but the point is clear – God’s power can save us but in God’s own time. In Isaiah 55:8 we read, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways.” We must remember that God is never early – never late – but always on perfect time.

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Children's Song: "John 3:16" by Group Publishing, Inc.

Prelude: "Grand Design" - Jill Phillips

Opening Hymn 1: How Great Is Our God - Tomlin, Reeves and Cash

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) "While I'm Waiting" by John Waller (as performed by John Waller)

Hymn after Sermon: 2158 (FWS) Just a Closer Walk With Thee

Offertory: (JN) “Light Up the Sky” by Jason Ingram/Daniel Muckala/Matt Fuqua/Josh Havens(as performed by The Afters)

Going Forth Hymn: 2214 (FWS) Lead Me, Guide Me

Postlude: "Worth The Wait" - 33 Miles

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CD/JN Suggestions: "While I'm Waiting" by John Waller
"Worth the Wait" by 33Miles
"He'll Take Care of the Rest" by Keith Green

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April 3, 2011

2011-03-05T11:54:00.000-08:00

Date: April 3, 2011

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Gospel: John 9:1-41

Sermon Title: "What Kind of God Do We Worship?"

Theme:

“God must cherish you to trust you with this burden.” “The reason I have perfect health is that I think right; nobody gets sick unless he thinks wrong.” “You must really like to be sick’ you bring so much of it on yourself”. Have you ever heard comments like these?

Or maybe you heard the TV evangelists like Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell blame catastrophes such as the bombing of the World Trade Center or the Pentagon on God’s unhappiness with gays, feminists, and others. Everyone has heard of the Westboro Baptist church and their protests at military funerals saying that these fallen solders were killed because of God’s unhappiness with the United States concerning homosexuality.

In the gospel lesson the disciples asked Jesus, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Statements and questions that are steeped in hate and retribution make you wonder, “What kind of God do they worship?”

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Children's Song: "John 3:16" by Group Publishing, Inc.

Prelude: "The Healing Has Begun" - Matthew West

Opening Hymn 1: Here I Am to Worship - arr. Bob Adams

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs - Paul Laubengayer

Hymn after Sermon: 2032 (FWS) My Life Is in You Lord

Offertory:How Beautiful - Words and Music by Twila Paris
Choral arrangement - Benjamin Harlan
Going Forth Hymn: 2237 (FWS) As a Fire Is Meant for Burning

Postlude: "God of My Everything" - Bebo Norman

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Communion song(s): "Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord with Be Thou My Vision" arr. by Mark Hayes

CD/JN Suggestions: "My Savior My God" by Aaron Shust
"Adonai" by Avalon
"Who You Are" by Caedmon's Call
"Great God" by Carman
"Father, Spirit, Jesus" by Casting Crowns
"Jesus Messiah" by Chris Tomlin
"ABBA (Father)" by Rebecca St. James
"King of the Jungle" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Consuming Fire" by Third Day
"God of My Everything" by Bebo Norman
"Greatness of Our God" by Natalie Grant

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March 27, 2011

2011-02-10T14:19:00.000-08:00

Date: March 27, 2011

Planned absences: John Bolling

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Gospel: John 4:5-42

Sermon Title: “A Divine Love”

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Every time I serve communion I share the words from Romans 5:8, “But God proves His love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.” These words of grace most certainly evoke a wide range of emotions. Feelings of unworthiness, gratefulness and many others. In many cases those feelings cause us to want to take action, to do something or live in a particular way to prove that we deserve grace. But no matter how hard we try we always fall short of earning God’s grace.

The fact of the matter is grace doesn’t depend on what we do but who we are, or rather who we belong to. Grace is a gift that comes from a relationship with a loving God. Romans 8 is the great expression of the resulting peace and joy that comes from our relationship with God. Through Christ, God has revealed the nature of divine love – self-giving love that suffered death on the cross for us, even though we do not deserve it.

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Children's Song: "Stop & Give the Lord Thanks" by Twin Sisters

Prelude: "Saved By Grace" - Jadon Lavik

Opening Hymn 1: 2088 (FWS) (sing twice) Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Awake My Soul” by Sandra McCracken (as performed by Caedmon's Call)

Hymn after Sermon: 2236 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Gather Us In

Offertory: (JN) “Your Love is Extravagant” by Darrell Evans (as performed by Casting Crowns)

Going Forth Hymn: 89 (UMH) (vss 1,3) Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Postlude: “Enough” - BarlowGirl

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“Who Am I” by Casting Crowns
“Enough” by BarlowGirl
“Create Again” by Aaron Shust
“Son of God” by Starfield
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” by Chris Tomlin
“Lead Me to the Cross” by Daniel Kirkley
“Sweet Glow of Mercy” by Gary Chapman
"Remembrance (Communion Song)" by Matt Redman

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March 20, 2011

2011-02-03T13:45:00.000-08:00

Date: March 20, 2011

Planned absences: Guest Preacher for Consultation Weekend (1 service only)

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Children's Song: "Stop & Give the Lord Thanks" by Twin Sisters

Prelude: "Born Again" - Third Day

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “The Gathering” by Derri Daugherty, Steve Hindalong, and Andrew Peterson (as performed by Caedmon's Call, Bebo Norman, dan haseltine, Sara Groves) THIS CAN BE PLACED AT THE OFFERTORY. WHATEVER WORKS FOR THE SERVICE.

Music Ministry: The Days of Christ - Craig Courtney
Chancel Choir

Music Ministry: Everlasting God - Words by Ben Bible
Music by Tom Fettke
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March 13,2011

2011-02-03T13:16:00.000-08:00

Date: March 13, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon Title: “Facing Temptation”

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Most of us think that if there is one thing we know about in life, it's temptation. If there's one theological word that does not need to be rescued from abstraction, that connects firmly and vividly to our everyday experience, "temptation" would be the one. We face temptation all the time. We are tempted to break our diets, flirt with somebody at work, finesse the chemistry test, cheat on our taxes, gossip about a friend, lie on our way out of trouble ... you name it. We are always being tempted to do what we know we shouldn't do. We don't need any instruction about temptation. Temptation we know about.

But, do we really? Do we really know what temptation is? Today's lesson from the Gospel of Matthew is a story about the nature of human temptation -- Jesus' temptation and ours -- and it throws a surprising light on what temptation really is. What does it mean, really, to be tempted? Maybe we have a far too shallow view of temptation.

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Children's Song: "Stop & Give the Lord Thanks" by Twin Sisters

Prelude: "Worlds Apart" - Jars of Clay

Opening Hymn 1: 2284 (FWS) Joy in the Morning

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “40 Days” by Matt Maher (as performed by Matt Maher

Hymn after Sermon: 2083 (FWS) (vss 1,5) My Song is Love Unknown

Offertory: (JN) “The Strong, the Tempted and the Weak” by Derek Webb and John Kent (as performed by Derek Webb)

Going Forth Hymn: 2220 (FWS) (vss 1,4) We Are God's People

Postlude: "Empty Me" - Chris Sligh

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"Slow Fade" by Casting Crowns
"American Dream" by Casting Crowns
"Empty Me" by Chris Sligh
"We Are Not As Strong As We Think We Are" by Rich Mullins
"Lose My Soul" by tobyMac

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March 9, 2011

2011-01-28T13:35:00.000-08:00

Date: March 9, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon Title: "The Mark of Repentence"

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Tonight we begin our Lenten journey. The church has celebrated Jesus’ birth, His baptism and His early ministry. On Ash Wednesday we turn the corner and begin the final days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Ash Wednesday gives us a unique opportunity for bringing our lives into alignment with God’s purpose for us. Lent is a time when we can reflect on the meaning of our lives in the light of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. It is also a time of repentance – a time of letting go of that which drags us down and makes us unholy. On this journey through Lent we are renewed, refined and refocused so that on Easter Sunday we can be resurrected with Him.

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: 1) Treasures in Heaven - Joseph W. Clokey
Chancel Choir
2) Jesus Paid It All - Music by Richard Kingsmore & John Grape
Words by Elvina H. Hall
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March 6, 2011

2011-01-26T14:56:00.000-08:00

Date: March 6, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

Sermon Title: "Changed"

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One dimension of the human predicament can be noticed in our reaction to the word change. Some of us, not too many in my experience, love the word change. Obviously, the sick want to be well, and the addicted want to be liberated, the imaginative want to be stimulated. Perhaps many of us want small changes in our life to be taller, slimmer, more muscular. But not many respond well to change in the organizations they belong to. Consider government, schools, our church. Change happens slowly. Even reluctantly.

When we see something wrong in ourselves, in our family, our school, or church, we might be drawn to change. But when we are at peace with ourselves and content with all around us, change is a disruption. So we might hear "we will be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye" or "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" in very differing ways, alternately drawn to one and repelled by the other and vice versa.

Jesus is a force for change. And the story told about Jesus on this Transfiguration Sunday reveals how Jesus and his friends were changed through an event they shared on the top of a mountain.

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Children's Song: "Stop & Give the Lord Thanks" by Twin Sisters

Prelude: "I Saw What I Saw" - Sara Groves

Opening Hymn 1: 2152 (FWS) (sing twice) Change My Heart, O God

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Here I Am, Lord - Words and Music By Daniel L. Schutte
Choral Arrangement - Jack Schrader
Hymn after Sermon: 2103 (FWS) (vss 1,3) We Have Come At Christ's Own Bidding

Offertory: O Magnify the Lord - John Purifoy

Going Forth Hymn: 2077 (FWS) You Alone Are Holy

Postlude: "I Will Go" - Starfield

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Communion song(s): "Change My Heart, Oh God with Cleanse Me" arr. by Tornquist

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February 27, 2011

2011-01-24T14:38:00.000-08:00

Date: February 27, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon Title: No One Said It Would Be Easy

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Many folks spend more time and energy on worldly things than they do spiritual things. Many are more interested in following the stock market or their favorite sports team than following Jesus. We have gotten ourselves into the rut of seeking salvation without sacrifice – without priorities.

No real progress is made in this world unless somebody makes a commitment to something bigger than himself or herself. That is true of every important endeavor in life, including the life of faith. We cannot live out our faith in a world that is fast moving away from God unless we are willing to sacrifice, unless we are willing to put God first.

Following Jesus is a joyful business, but it is also a serious business. Our goal is to bring the world to Christ. We can’t do that with people who are half-hearted. “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.” Are you ready to heed Christ’s call? After what He has done for us, there shouldn’t be anything we wouldn’t do for Him.

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Children's Song: "Clap Your Hands" by Twin Sisters

Prelude: "Somewhere In The Middle" - Casting Crowns

Opening Hymn 1: God of Wonders medley - arr. John Bolling

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) "No Better Place" by Phil Naish/Steve Curtis Chapman (as performed by Steven Curtis Chapman)

Hymn after Sermon:2102 (FWS) (vss 1,3) Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory

Offertory: (JN) “Yes I Will” by Hindalong, Norman, and Byrd (as performed by Bebo Norman & Joy Williams)

Going Forth Hymn: 2149 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Living for Jesus

Postlude: "Give It All Away" - Sidewalk Prophets

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February 20, 2011

2011-01-06T14:18:00.000-08:00

Date: February 20, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon Title: Great Expectations

Theme: In this parable from Matthew Jesus is talking about faithfulness. Faithfulness that gives us the wisdom, courage and desire to do something great with the gifts God has given us. It is a parable that is familiar to most of us and yet one of the most misunderstood. Some people have totally distorted the meaning of Jesus’ words. They twist them to mean that Jesus advocated taking from those who have little and giving it to those who have much. That, of course, is not true. This is a story about a man who was afraid. Afraid to take what his master had given him and use it.

As we approach a time when big decisions will need to be made will we be courageous in using the gifts God has given us or will we be like the man in the parable and bury our gifts in the ground?

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Children's Song: "Clap Your Hands" by Twin Sisters

Prelude: "Follow You" - Leeland (with Brandon Heath)

Opening Hymn: Come, Now is the Time To Worship - arr. Bob Adams

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Make Me A Servant - Benjamin Harlan

Hymn after Sermon: 2153 (FWS) (vss 1,3) I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

Offertory: For We Are All His People - Jay Althouse

Going Forth Hymn: 2214 (vss 1,2) Lead Me, Guide Me

Postlude: "Live Out Loud" - Steven Curtis Chapman

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February 13, 2011

2010-12-27T13:36:00.000-08:00

Date: February 13, 2011

Planned absences: Walt

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Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37

Sermon Title: “A Journey Through the New Testament: The Letters of John & Revelation”

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Last week we looked at the letters of Paul and James. This week we examine the letters that have been attributed to John; First, Second and Third John and of course every preacher’s favorite book, Revelation.

The letters in the New Testament were written for a purpose, a reason, to share a message from God. They spoke volumes to those in the early church and they can speak to us today if we let them – if we pray for God’s message to be revealed to us through these words of old. Even in the words of one of the most misunderstood books of the bible, Revelation, we can discern a word for us.

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Children's Song: "Clap Your Hands" by Twin Sisters

Prelude: "Word of God Speak" - MercyMe

Opening Hymn 1: 2282 (FWS) (vss 1,3) I'll Fly Away
Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Revelation” by Mac Powell/Brad Avery/David Carr/Mark Lee/Tai Anderson (as performed by Third Day)

Hymn after Sermon:389 (UMH) Freely, Freely

Offertory: (JN) “Revelation Song” by Jennie Lee Riddle (as performed by Phillips, Craig & Dean)

Going Forth Hymn: 2243 (FWS) (vss 1,3) We Are One In Mission

Postlude: "Show Me What It Means" - Meredith Andrews

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"What It Means" by Jeremy Camp
"Show Me What It Means" by Meredith Andrews

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February 6, 2011

2010-12-27T13:31:00.000-08:00

Date: February 6, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20

Sermon Title: “A Journey Through the New Testament: The Epistles”

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The development of the early church in the 1st century wasn’t quite the same as the development of churches today. These early churches were formed by the apostles. They would preach the gospel in a town or village and then they would go on to another town or village to do the same. But the problem was the believers they left behind, these new Christians had no training, they knew very little of this new faith they had become part of.

They had the Hebrew Scriptures. But they didn’t have the New Testament, the Book of Worship or the Book of Discipline. They didn’t have a library containing the works of the theologians. As so the apostles and leaders of the early church wrote letters to them – to encourage them and correct them and train them so that they might continue to grow in grace and serve the Lord.

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Children's Song: "Clap Your Hands" by Twin Sisters

Prelude: "The Light In Me" - Brandon Heath

Opening Hymn 1: 2173 (FWS) (vss 1,2) Shine, Jesus Shine
Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Go Light Your World - Words and Music by Chris Rice
Arranged by Allen Pote

Hymn after Sermon: 2108 (FWS) Oh How He Loves You and Me

Offertory:Heavenly Sunlight - Music by George Harrison Cook
arr. Mark Hayes
Going Forth Hymn: 2237 (FWS) (vss 1,3) As a Fire Is Meant for Burning

Postlude: "Shine" - Newsboys

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Communion song(s): "Here I Am to Worship" words & music by Tim Hughes, arranged by Mark Hayes

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January 2, 2011

2010-12-09T13:45:00.001-08:00

Date: January 2, 2011

Planned absences: Keith

Subs: Steve Mooney

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Children's Song: "I'm in the Lord's Army" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "How Many Kings" - downhere

Opening Hymn 1: 2088 (FWS) (sing twice) Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Where is the Child - John Ness Beck

Hymn after Sermon:2095 (FWS) (vss 1,5) Star Child

Offertory: Be Still and Know - Words and Music by Stephen Curtis Chapman
Choral Setting by Lloyd Larson

Going Forth Hymn: 2096 (FWS) Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow

Postlude: "Jesus, Light of the World" - Third Day

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Communion song(s): "O Worship the King with Come, Now Is the Time to Worship" arr. by Carol Tornquist

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January 30, 2011

2010-12-09T13:44:00.002-08:00

Date: January 30, 2011

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Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon Title: "A Journey Through the New Testament: The Acts of the Apostles"

Theme: Sometimes from the smallest of things comes the greatest of movements. People often misevaluate the potential for success. Somewhere around 30 A.D. they were probably saying something like this: “Their leader has just been crucified; his followers are scattered. They are a bunch of spineless cowards anyway. The Jesus movement is over. It will never get off the ground.

How wrong they were. The movement that began with a man named Jesus of Nazareth sparked a revolution, which is still going on today – a revolution that has reached every corner of the globe and transformed the lives of billions of people. Today we examine those early days of Christianity through the Book of Acts. In the Book of Acts we get a first glimpse of how to be the church.

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Children's Song: "I'm in the Lord's Army" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "The Beatitudes" - Karen Bolduc

Opening Hymn 1: Here I Am to Worship - arr. Bob Adams
2002 (FWS) (sing twice) I Will Call Upon the Lord
Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Everlasting God - Words by Ken Bible
Music by Tom Fettke
Hymn after Sermon: 2213 (FWS) (vss 1,3) Healer of Every Ill

Offertory: In This Very Room - Ron and CarolHarris

Going Forth Hymn: 2140 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Since Jesus Came Into My Heart

Postlude: "Set the World on Fire" - Britt Nicole

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CD/JN Suggestions: "One Man Gets Around" by Charlie Peacock
"Jesus to the World" by Newsong
"Set the World On Fire" by Britt Nicole
"If We Are the Body" by Casting Crowns
"Talk About It" by Nicole C. Mullen

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January 23, 2011

2010-12-09T13:44:00.001-08:00

Date: January 23, 2011

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Gospel: John 1: 1-5, 14 & John 20:31

Sermon Title: "A Journey Through the New Testament: The Gospels"

Theme: Why do we study scripture? The task of any student of the bible is to interpret what some religious people said and did in a different culture with a different language many, many years ago. And when we engage in bible study questions arise such as: “Whom were they writing for? What was the political, economic and social situation of the time? What was the meaning of the message in that context?” Questions like these stimulate our thinking.

I believe our interest is to really hear what the Bible has to say for us in our particular time and place, to hear the truth regarding our lives and our journey in faith. We begin our journey through this divinely inspired book by turning to the gospels. The gospels were written so that we might come to know who Jesus is and in the process of revelation understand who God is.

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Children's Song: "I'm in the Lord's Army" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "In Christ Alone" - Newsboys

Opening Hymn 1: How Great Is Our God

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Son of God” by Tim Neufeld, Jon Neufeld, Ed Cash, Gordon Cochran

Hymn after Sermon: 261 (UMH) (vss 1,2) Lord of the Dance

Offertory: (JN) “The Name of Jesus” by Aaron Shust

Going Forth Hymn: 277 (UMH)Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

Postlude: "Sunday School Rock" - Carman

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Great Light of the World" by Bebo Norman
"Everything to Me" by Avalon
"Can't Get Past the Evidence" by 4Him
"Jesus Messiah" by Chris Tomlin
"Sunday School Rock" by Carman
"The Final Word" by Michael Card

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January 16, 20100

2010-12-09T13:43:00.000-08:00

Date: January 16, 2011

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Gospel: Mark 9:38-41

Sermon Title: "Heads in the Sand"

Theme: We live in a very violent time. There are wars going on between countries. There are gang wars in the streets of our cities. There are the non-violent wars that go on between business competitors. There are wars in our homes – spouse against spouse – parents against children. It seems as time goes on life gets more and more fragile and unpredictable. We never know from day to day what kind of war will interrupt our lives.

But there is one kind of warfare that has been consistent since the beginning of time and that is spiritual warfare. Evil has been hard at work since the ‘Garden of Eden’ and it won’t give up until its final defeat.

If you are a Christian you, too, are in a battle, you are involved in Spiritual Warfare. But the problem is that many Christians, perhaps most, do not even realize it. Many of God's soldiers are asleep in the barracks when they ought to be out on the battlefield. The reason why many Christians are losing their battle with evil, day-by-day, is because they're not even showing up for the war. In fact, I believe there are a lot of Christians who do not even realize there's a war going on. They are living their lives with their heads in the sand.

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Children's Song: "I'm in the Lord's Army" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "Win This War" - Chuck Dennie

Opening Hymn 1: Come, Now is the Time to Worship - arr. Bob Adams
2036 (FWS) Give Thanks
Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Arise, Shine - Word and Music by Scott Wesley Brown
Arranged by Tom Fettke
Hymn after Sermon:2137 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Would I have Answered

Offertory: Shine on Us - Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith

Going Forth Hymn: 2175 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Together We Serve

Postlude: "God's Got an Army" - Carman

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CD/JN Suggestions: "I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb" by Ray Boltz
"Fearless" by Building 429
"God's Got an Army" by Carman
"I Wanna Put My Armor On" by Gaither Vocal Band
"While the Nations Rage" by Rich Mullins
"I Stand For You" by Tree63

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January 9, 2011

2010-12-09T13:42:00.000-08:00

Date: January 9, 2011 Baptism of the Lord Sunday

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Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon Title: "Waters of Life"

Theme: In many of the realty TV shows today there is a prominent theme – our desire for transformation, change, a makeover. In some shows you leave and when you return your home has been remodeled. In other shows the contestants leave their homes for the “ranch” and come back a new person. In more drastic situations a team of surgeons convinces you that you need a new body and a new face.

It is all about makeover, transformation, change. And of course the networks have been tapping into something very powerful: the impulse to shed our skin, to experience a metamorphosis from an ugly duckling to a swan, from a caterpillar to a butterfly. This impulse is deep within Christians as well; the way we talk about makeover, transformation, change, and new life is baptism. And because we have put on Christ through baptism, we are made over, we are transformed – we are changed!

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Children's Song: "I'm in the Lord's Army" by Provident Music Distribution

Prelude: "Born Again" - Third Day

Opening Hymn 1:God of Wonders Medley - arr. John Bolling

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “There Is a River” by Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark, Ron Aniello

Hymn after Sermon:2248 (FWS) Baptized in Water

Offertory: (JN) “Alive Again” by Jason Ingram/Matt Maher

Going Forth Hymn: 2051 (FWS) (vss 1-4,7) I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry

Postlude: "New Creation" - Leeland

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Communion song(s): "Change My Heart, Oh God with Cleanse Me" arr. by Carol Tornquist

CD/JN Suggestions: "Before the River Came" by 4Him

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December 26, 2010

2010-11-23T13:04:00.004-08:00

Date: December 26, 2010

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Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23

Sermon Title: "What a Dream!"

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Have you ever had an experience where you believed that God was speaking to you in a dream or in some other manner or maybe through someone else? Do you know someone who has? More importantly – when you were told about it, did you believe it? Or would your first reaction be to think that this person has a very vivid imagination?

This gospel lesson is about one man’s dream, encounter with God, and his faithfulness. Joseph heard God’s call and because of his obedience and courage and faith he was able to protect the Holy family from those who would do them harm. It is not always easy to discern whether or not the message you receive is of a divine nature. But somehow Joseph knew. He listened to God. Can we say the same about ourselves today?

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Children's Song: "Away in a Manger"

Prelude: "The Magic Hour" - Andrew Peterson

Opening Hymn 1: 245 (UMH) (vss 1,5) The First Noel

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Show Me your Glory" by Brad Avery/David Carr/Mac Powell/Marc Byrd/Mark Lee/Tai Anderson (as performed by Third Day)

Hymn after Sermon: 229 (UMH) Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Offertory: (JN) “Word of God Speak” by Bart Millard and Pete Kipley (as performed by Kutless)

Going Forth Hymn: 246 (UMH) (vss 1,4) Joy to the World

Postlude: "Stillness - Speak To Me" - Aaron Shust

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“Deep Enough to Dream” by Chris Rice

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December 24, 2010

2010-11-23T13:04:00.003-08:00

Date: December 24, 2010

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Gospel: Luke 2:1-20

Sermon Title: "A Light in a World of Darkness"

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Darkness seems to permeate our world and our life today. We experience darkness in our financial worries – jobs lost, rising prices and unexpected expenses – wondering if we can make ends meet. We experience darkness in the everyday pressures of life – pressures of our jobs – pressures of our family responsibilities. We experience darkness when we worry about what other’s think about us – our status in life – are we good enough? And in this unique time in history we experience darkness in our fear of terrorists and those who would do us harm in new and unspeakable ways.

But we hear words of promise in tonight’s text. A word that proclaims that God has not forsaken us – God has not left us alone in the darkness. A word that says God still shines the light of divine presence in the midst of our darkness. That word of promise becomes a beacon of light penetrating the deepest, darkest places in our lives.

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Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

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December19, 2010

2010-11-23T13:04:00.001-08:00

Date: Decemeber 19, 2010

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Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon Title: "God With Us"

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Often times when we think of Christmas we think of make believe. We talk about Santa and his elves. There are the flying reindeer and the chimneys that accommodate Santa even when there is no chimney on the house. It’s been said that even the deepest meaning of Christmas is chocked full of make-believe and in a very real way that is true for at Christmas time it is God who does the making and invites us to do the believing.

This year let’s treat Christmas as much more than an adventure in fantasy? Why not make this Christmas an affirmation of faith for us personally? For beyond the decorated trees and fancy presents lie the truths that can shape and form our lives for today and for eternity.

The truth of the Christian gospel is that God is with us. God is always there – closer than the air we breathe and deeper than the desires of our heart. No matter where we go or what we experience God is there! Immanuel – God with us! We are not alone.

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Children's Song: "Away in a Manger"

Prelude: "God is With Us" - Casting Crowns

Opening Hymn 1: 228 (UMH) (vss 1,3) He Is Born

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Baby Born a King - Mark Hayes and John Parker

Hymn after Sermon: 230 (UMH) (vss 1,4) O Little Town of Bethlehem

Offertory: Tell the Good News - Words and Music by Robert Clatterbuck

Going Forth Hymn: 240 (UMH) (vss 1,3) Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Postlude: "Emmanuel" - Laura Story

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December 12, 2010

2010-11-11T13:17:00.000-08:00

Date: December 12, 2010

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Gospel: Matthew 11: 2-11

Sermon Title: "Expectations and Reality"

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We live in a time of great expectations. It seems like each and every year those expectations grow. You see it in the business world where people are driven to achieve results – where people are expected to produce more with fewer resources. We see it in the church as the congregation and the connection’s expectations of fruitfulness grow. But sometimes things don’t go the way we think they should. Sometimes there is a huge gap between our expectations and reality. And there is nothing more disappointing than expecting one thing and receiving something far different. Sometimes that happens at Christmas.

We are in the season of expectation, a season of anticipation. We are in the season of Advent, which is that time when we once again await the arrival of the Christ child. We are reminded of the expectations people had for the Messiah. But He wasn’t what they expected. Even John the Baptist was a little leery asking, “Are you the one who is to come?”

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Children's Song: "Away in a Manger"

Prelude: "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" - Casting Crowns

Opening Hymn 1: 238 (UMH) (vss 1,4) Angels We Have Heard on High

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Babe in the Straw” by Steve Hindalong/Derri Daugherty (as performed by Caedmon's Call)

Hymn after Sermon:224 (UMH) (vss 1,3) Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Offertory: (JN) “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” by Charles Wesley/Rowland H. Pritchard (as performed by Rita Baloche & Lenny LeBlanc)

Going Forth Hymn: 220 (UMH) (vss 1,2) Angels From the Realms of Glory

Postlude: "God Has Come To Earth" - Aaron Shust

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"Babe in the Straw" by Caedmon's Call
"So Long Moses" by Andrew Petersen
"Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" by Rita Baloche & Lenny LeBlanc

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December 5, 2010

2010-11-09T14:05:00.000-08:00

Date: December 5, 2010

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Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon Title: "Getting Ready, Again"

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Each year we look forward to preparing for Christmas. It is obvious from the expression on people’s faces, how they treat others and their general demeanor, that Christmas is one of their favorite seasons of the year. We look forward to buying that special gift, baking Christmas cookies, decorating our homes with our own personal flare. And of course there is the church with all of its many activities and the chance to sing all of our favorite Christmas carols. We love preparing for Christmas.

But Advent is not about all those seasonal things that I have mentioned. It is about preparing for the coming of our Lord and this is a task that might not be as easy as you think. As in other areas of life, we find ourselves having to unlearn some things in order to see what the scriptures teach us about God’s act in Jesus. We’ve let the culture around us snatch away much of the meaning of the birth of the Savior. We have to reclaim that meaning if we really want to be ready for what God is still doing in the miracle of Christmas. And no one would be better for helping us do just that than John the Baptist. But be aware, what he has to say may not be easy to hear.

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Children's Song: "Away in a Manger"

Prelude: "Manger Throne" - Third Day

Opening Hymn 1: 218 (UMH)(vss 1,4) It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: An Advent Gospel - Words by Michael Barrett
Music by Lloyd Larson

Hymn after Sermon: 219 (UMH) (vss 1,4) What Child Is This

Offertory: The Wonder of His Love - Words by Charlotte Lee
Music by Douglas E. Wagner

Going Forth Hymn: 221 (UMH) (vss 1,2) In the Bleak Midwinter

Postlude: "Great Light of the World" - Bebo Norman

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Communion song(s): "The First Noel" arr. by David Huntsinger

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November 28, 2010

2010-10-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

Date: November 28, 2010

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Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44

Sermon Title: "The Time Is Right!"

Theme: I have always thought it a little strange that for the first Sunday of Advent the lectionary picks a text like this one from Matthew that basically speaks about the end times and the return of the Son of Man. After all Advent is about expectancy, expecting the birth of the Christ child. But as you embrace the celebration of the birth of Christ you are also embracing a new beginning for the world. And as the Apostle Paul states in Romans there is no time like the present to wake up and get moving. Paul tells the early Christians to be ready because we don’t know when Christ will appear again.

Maybe that is why we begin Advent as we do. We aren’t just celebrating the birth of Christ but also looking forward to the return of Christ. And if we would spend as much time and money preparing for His return as we do celebrating His birth we would be much better off. Which are you more ready for?

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Children's Song: "Jesus Loves Me"

Prelude: "While You Were Sleeping" (Christmas Version) - Casting Crowns

Opening Hymn 1: 211 (UMH) (vss1,2) O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Prepare Ye the Way” by John Michael Talbot (as performed by caedmon's Call)

Hymn after Sermon:2100 (FWS) Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Offertory: (JN) “We Delight” by Joshua Moore (as performed by Caedmon's Call)

Going Forth Hymn: 242 (UMH) Love Came Down at Christmas

Postlude: "Until the Whole World Hears" - Casting Crowns

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"I Wish We'd All Been Ready" by dcTalk
"We Delight" by Caedmon's Call
"People Get Ready, Jesus is Coming" by Crystal Lewis
"Prepare Ye the Way" by Caedmon's Call
"Savior's Day" by Chris Eaton

November 21, 2010

2010-10-22T12:10:00.000-07:00

Date: November 21, 2010

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Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

Sermon Title: "An Attitude of Gratitude"

Theme: We all understand and appreciate the importance of gratitude. How it can radically change relationships. In fact, one of the first things we teach our children is to express their gratitude. And certainly we know as adults that we appreciate being thanked. Yet, when it comes to giving thanks to God, we so often miss the mark.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As we approach this season may we remember the words of the apostle Paul: “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is the will of God in Christ concerning you.” I imagine there are some of us that are long, long overdue in expressing our thanks to God. Let our attitude in everyday life be filled with gratitude to God.

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Children's Song: "Jesus Loves Me"

Prelude: "We Give Thanks" - Caedmon's Call

Opening Hymn 1: Come, Now Is the Time to Worship - arr. Bob Adams
2152 (FWS) (sing twice) Change My Heart, O Lord

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: My Tribute - Andrae Crouch/arr Ed Lojeski

Hymn after Sermon: 2149 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Living For Jesus

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Going Forth Hymn: 694 (UMH) (vss 1,4) Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Postlude: "Thank You" - 33 Miles

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November 14, 2010

2010-10-22T12:08:00.000-07:00

Date: November 14, 2010
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Gospel: John 6:1-15

Sermon Title: "We Can't Afford Not To"

Theme: Today is Consecration Sunday, a day when we bring our commitments of money, gifts and graces and lay them at the altar of God to use for His purposes in the world. Whether we realize it or not our church is rich in terms of financial strength and talent. We are a church filled with wonderfully talented, giving people. And yet at times it seems like we only scratch the surface in what we can do for the Kingdom.

In Ephesians 3:20 Paul says, “Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever.”

Maybe we are like many other churches suffering from a lack of faith. Imagine what we could do if we stepped up and stepped out on faith. In our Gospel lesson for this morning Jesus stepped up and stepped out and taught the disciples what faith can do. May we embrace that lesson as we step out into the future.

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Children's Song: "Jesus Loves Me"

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Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry (Chancel Choir): Behold Now, Praise the Lord - Everett Titcomb

Music Ministry: (JN) “Hold Us Together” by Matt Maher and Steve Wilson

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Communion song(s): "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" arr. by Chris Rice

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November 7, 2010

2010-10-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

Date: November 7, 2010

Planned absences: Keith, Bridget

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Children's Song: "Jesus Loves Me"

Prelude: "The Motions" - Matthew West

Opening Hymn 1: 2173 (FWS) (vss 1,2) Shine, Jesus Shine

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Shield of Faith - Mark Patterson

Hymn after Sermon: 2283 (FWS) (vsss 1,2) For All the Saints

Offertory: Amen is Where We Begin - Pepper Choplin

Going Forth Hymn: 2197 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Lord of all Hopefulness

Postlude: "What Grace Looks Like" - 33Miles

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October 31, 2010

2010-09-28T14:22:00.000-07:00

Date: October 31, 2010

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Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29

Sermon Title: Sermon on the Mount: A Key to Successful Living

Theme: There is no shortage of self help books on the shelves these days. Books that teach us how to have a successful marriage. Books that teach us how to build a healthy body. And the list goes on and on. Often times in our lives we search and search through all these ideas hoping to find one that will make our life a little better. We get so preoccupied with a quick fix that we forget to consult with the author of life. If we truly want to live a better life then we need to turn to God and God’s Word.

In this passage from Matthew Jesus tells the parable of the house on the rock. Jesus calls us to live the abundant life and He gives us the way – the direction- to do just that - that is if we are wise enough to accept it.

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Prelude: "Walk By Faith" - Jeremy Camp

Opening Hymn 1: 2284 (FWS) Joy in the Morning

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: A Heavenly Celebration - Mark Hayes

Hymn after Sermon: 445 (UMH) (vss 1,2)Happy the Home When God Is There

Offertory: Sweet, Sweet Spirit - Words and Music by Doris Akers

Going Forth Hymn: 2242 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Walk With Me

Postlude: "American Dream" - Casting Crowns

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October 24, 2010

2010-09-25T11:51:00.000-07:00

Date: October 24, 2010

Planned absences: Bridget

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Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Sermon Title: Sermon on the Mount: Getting Real with God

Theme: Who are we really? Who are we inside when no one else is looking? And is that the same person other people see? That’s the question Jesus is raising in this passage from Matthew.

The challenge all of us face is how to be real – how to let people see who we really are in the midst of trying to be who people want us to be and need us to be. What are the motives of our hearts? It seems that we don’t know where to go to find our authentic self. Well, as you might guess Jesus has a few suggestions.

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Prelude: "In the Secret of His Presence" - Sandra McCracken

Opening Hymn 1: God of Wonders Medley - arr. John Bolling

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “In the Secret” by Andrew Park (as performed by SonicFlood)

Hymn after Sermon: 2243 (FWS) (vss 1,3) We Are One in Mission

Offertory: (JN) "Audience of One" by Mike Weaver(as performed by Big Daddy Weave)

Going Forth Hymn: 568 (UMH) (vss 1,4) Christ For the World We Sing

Postlude: "Finding Who We Are" - Kutless

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CD/JN Suggestions: "In the Secret of His Presence" by Sandra MacKracken
"The Motions" by Matthew West
"In the Silence" by Matthew Baute

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October17, 2010

2010-09-20T14:47:00.000-07:00

Date: October 17, 2010

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Gospel: Matthew 5:38-45

Sermon Title: Sermon on the Mount: Lessons in Forgiveness

Theme: The teachings of Jesus are not easy and His lessons in forgiveness are no exception. In this particular passage taken from ‘The Sermon on the Mount” in Matthew Jesus is teaching those who were listening that day, and us, how to deal with our enemies and how to deal with resentment from being wronged. To those who were there that day it was a very disturbing lesson because it flew in the face of hundreds and hundreds of years of legal precedent that came before Him. And I would dare say that it is just as disturbing to us today as we contemplate what it means to forgive others.

I think we all know it is the right thing to do – to forgive one another and treat each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. It looks good on paper until we have to put it into practice. How does this work in a world that is filled with those who would harm you? How does this work in a world that not only believes in retribution but also seems to thrive on it at times? How do you work through those emotions that take over when someone does us wrong or hurts one of our loved ones? Those are good questions. Let us look for the answers as we study together Jesus’ lessons in forgiveness.

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Prelude: "Love Wins All" - Matthew Baute

Opening Hymn 1: Come, Now Is the Time to Worship - arr. Bob Adams
2282 (FWS) (vss 1,3) I'll Fly Away

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: In the Light of the Lord - Words and Music by Mark Patterson

Hymn after Sermon: 2169 (FWS) (vss 1,2) God How Can We Forgive

Offertory: Rock-a My Soul - arr. Becki Slagle Mayo

Going Forth Hymn: 2220 (vss 1,4) We Are God's People

Postlude: "Pardon My Dust" - Chris Rice

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"Seventy Times Seven" by David Meece
"A Friend Called Grace" by Phillips, Craig & Dean
"East to West" by casting Crowns
"Ocean Floor" by Audio Adrenaline

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October 10, 2010

2010-09-09T16:32:00.000-07:00

Date: October 10, 2010

Planned absences: Walt

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Gospel: Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon Title: “The Sermon on the Mount: Dealing with Worry and Fear”

Theme: What do you worry about? What do you find yourself thinking about? What is preoccupying your mind? What are the things that stress you out? What brings you anxiety? What are those thoughts that go through your mind that causes you to worry and be anxious?

We all worry at one time or another. But many of the things we worry about are out of our control or things we can’t change. Sometimes they are things that are made worse by worry. In this passage from Matthew Jesus is telling us not to worry. He knows that worry can hamper our walk with God. Instead He tells us to seek first the kingdom of God. That means we must turn our lives over to God – to trust God with everything we have and everything we are. That is how we replace worry with God’s peace.

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Prelude: "Daily Bread" - Jill Phillips

Opening Hymn 1: 2002 (FWS) (sing twice) I Will Call Upon the Lord

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Psalms 23” by Trevor Morgan
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Hymn after Sermon: 2146 (FWS) (vss 1,3) His Eye is on the Sparrow

Offertory: (JN) “Hold Me Jesus” by Rich Mullins
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Going Forth Hymn: 2001 (FWS) (vss 1,4) We Sing to You, O God

Postlude: "As Long As I Have You" - Mark Roach

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"As Long As I Have You" by Mark Roach
"Somebody's Watching" by Chris Rice
"God Will Lift Up Your Head" by Jars of Clay
"Hold Fast" by MercyMe
"Rescue Me" by Planetshakers
"Never Alone" by MercyMe
"Sometimes He Calms the Storm" by Scott Krippayne
"In Christ Alone" by Newsboys
"Peace of the Rock" by Gaither Vocal Band
"Student Driver" by StellarKart
"Fear Not My Child" by Carman

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October 3, 2010 World Communion Sunday

2010-08-30T13:44:00.000-07:00

Date: October 3, 2010

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Gospel: John 6:28-35

Sermon Title: “One Bread, One Body”

Theme: In the Old Testament the altar was the resting place of God – a place where one would come to offer sacrifices. In the New Testament the center of the Christian community became the table. There is something about that table, about coming home and gathering around the table with the ones that you love and sharing noursihment and stories and memories and love.

Maybe that is why Jesus chose the table to be the place of the sacrament of richest memory, where we come together as a family at God’s table and break bread as He did when He said, “This is by body given for you.” Maybe He chose the table because it was there where people would gather and share joy and laughter and song.

Today is World Communion Sunday. Throughout the world churches of all denominations, in all nations, in many languages will be dinning at the table, God’s table, celebrating the Lord’s Supper, seeking God in a very special way.

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Prelude: Remembrance (Communion Song) - Matt Redman

Opening Hymn 1: 2036 (FWS) (sing twice) Give Thanks

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: In Remembrance - Words by Ragan Courtney
Music by Buryl Red

Hymn after Sermon: 2166 (FWS) Christ Beside Me

Offertory: There is None Like You/I Love You Lord- Lenny Leblanc/Laurie Klein
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Going Forth Hymn: 2108 (FWS)Oh How He Loves You and Me

Postlude: "Table of the Lord" - FFH, Paul Colman

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Communion song(s): "Above All" words and music by Paul Baloche and Lenny LeBlanc, arranged by Mark Hayes

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September 26, 2010

2010-08-18T12:47:00.000-07:00

Date: September 26, 2010

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Gospel: Matthew 12:15-21

Sermon Title: Hope in a Troubled Land

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Have you ever noticed how children hold on to their hopes while we adults oftentimes give up on ours? In Jeremiah’s day the people of Judah were faced with events that could cause them to lose hope. Babylon had invaded and surrounded Jerusalem. The destruction that Jeremiah had predicted was taking place right before their eyes. It was a situation of gloom and doom. But in the midst of a hopeless and despairing situation, God led Jeremiah to do an incredibly hopeful thing.

As Christians we hope for different things. As Christians our hope depends upon a different source. Often times people will hope for this or that – whatever their heart’s desire, so to speak. And they will have a tendency to rely just on themselves to make that hope or dreams come true. But for Christians it is different. We understand that our hope, as the Apostle Paul said in Romans, is in the Lord Jesus Christ. In the gospel lesson from Matthew the prophet Isaiah was quoted saying, “In his name the nations will put their hope." And hope will not fail!

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Children's Song: "Climb, Climb Up Sunshine Mountain" by Twin Sister Productions

Prelude: "Every Man" - Casting Crowns

Opening Hymn 1: How Great Is Our God

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “"Hope Now” by (as performed by Addison Road)

Hymn after Sermon: 2008(FWS)(vs1)Let All Things Now Living

Offertory: (JN) “Those Who Trust” by Don Chaffer (as performed by Waterdeep)

Going Forth Hymn: 2153(FWS)(vss 1,3) I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

Postlude: "Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down)" - Robbie Seay Band

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Communion song(s):

CD/JN Suggestions:"Every Man" by Casting Crowns
"Hope Is Rising" by downhere
"Heaven in the Real World" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Beauty Will Rise" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Faith, Hope and Love" by Point of Grace
"The Anchor Holds" by Ray Boltz
"Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down)" by Robbie Seay Band
"Sometimes He Calms the Storm" by Scott Krippayne
"Hope for the Hopeless" by Sierra
"Hold Fast" by MercyMe
"Those Who Trust" by Waterdeep
"Hope Now" by Addison Road

Choir Suggestions:

September 19, 2010

2010-08-17T12:30:00.000-07:00

Date: September 19, 2010

Planned absences: Keith will be serving at the Walk to Emmaus

Subs: Steve Mooney

Gospel: Luke 16: 1-13

Sermon Title: "Kingdoms of God"

Theme: You can't serve two masters. You have to choose between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdoms of this world.

Children’s Sermon: Hugh will substitute: Anita chooses which master to follow.

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Children's Song: "Climb, Climb Up Sunshine Mountain" by Twin Sister Productions

Prelude: "Kingdom of Comfort" - Delirious

Opening Hymn 1: Come, Now is the Time to Worship
2022(FWS)(vss 1,3) Great Is the Lord
Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Open the Eyes of My Heart/Be Thou My Vision - P.Baloche/M.Byrne
arr. Mark Hayes
Hymn after Sermon: 2171 (FWS)(vss 1,3,4) Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace

Offertory: Here Am I - Words and Music by Bob Killpatrick
arr. Nate Carter
Going Forth Hymn: 2197 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Lord of All Hopefulness

Postlude: "The Kingdom" - Caedmon's Call

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Communion song(s):

CD/JN Suggestions: "The Power of Love" by Carolyn Arends
"While the Nations Rage" by Rich Mullins
"Heal Our Land" by Michael Card

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September 12, 2010

2010-08-11T12:11:00.000-07:00

Date:September 12, 2010

Planned absences:

Subs:

Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

Sermon Title: “Meeting Jesus on the Road to Emmaus”

Theme: Do you ever feel like your faith has become stale or stagnant? Do you ever find yourself doing the same things over and over again yet looking for a deeper relationship with Christ? Do you ever wonder if maybe there isn’t something you are missing in your walk with God? Do you find yourself searching for that AHAH moment that will jump start your spirit?

The two who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus had such a moment. In the midst of all the sorrow and confusion that came after the death of Jesus these two men had their eyes opened by the risen Christ. We experience God in many different ways. You may have had similar experiences – some dramatic – some not so dramatic – ways in which God has spoken to you. It doesn’t matter if we are on the road to Emmaus, working in our local church, on the mission field or just living the life God has blessed you with – Jesus is always there with you ready to walk with you.

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Children's Song: "Climb, Climb Up Sunshine Mountain" by Twin Sister Productions

Prelude: "Road to Emmaus" - Jason Upton

Opening Hymn 1: 2088 (FWS) (sing twice) Lord, I Lift Your Name On High

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Walk With Me” by (as performed by Caedmon's Call)

Hymn after Sermon: 2142(FWS)(vss 1,5) Blessed Quietness

Offertory: (JN) “The Great Adventure” by Steven Curtis Chapman(as performed by Steven Curtis Chapman)

Going Forth Hymn: 2213 (FWS)(vss1,3) Healer of Every Ill

Postlude: "Walking Home with You" - Tree63

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Communion song(s):

CD/JN Suggestions:"Walk With Me" by Caedmon's Call
"Open the Eyes of My Heart" by various
"Walking Home With You" by Tree63
"Press On" by Billy Sprague
"Emmaus Love" by Newsong

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September 5, 2010

2010-08-05T11:23:00.000-07:00

Date:September 5, 2010

Planned absences:

Subs:

Gospel: Luke 14:25-33

Sermon Title: "In God's Hands"

Theme:

Jeremiah 18 describes a time in history when Judah had fallen under foreign domination. WIthin a few years the monarchy, which had begun four hundred years earlier with Saul and David, would cease to exist. The Babylonian captivity had begun. It was the worst tragedy the Israelites had ever known.

In the midst of all of this Jeremiah was revealing a new or revised word from the Lord. In the midst of all the warnings about destruction he began to be a messenger of hope. God had shown him that destruction was not the final word. Judah was the clay and God was the potter, a potter of infinite resourcefulness.

Sometimes in the midst of a struggle it is hard to have hope for the future. Sometimes we get so focused on escaping or navigating the troubles of today that we can't even think about a better tomorrow. But the good news is that there is hope - for we are always in God's hands - hands that have formed us and shaped us.

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Children's Song: "Climb, Climb Up Sunshine Mountain" by Twin Sister Productions

Prelude: "Grand Design" - Jill Phillips

Opening Hymn 1:2152(FWS)(sing twice) Change My Heart,O Lord

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Grace - arr. Mark Hayes

Hymn after Sermon: 2137(FWS)(vss 1,4) Would I Have Answered When You Called

Offertory: Come, Praise His Name - Steve Dunn

Going Forth Hymn: 2149(FWS)(vss1,2) Living for Jesus

Postlude: "Hands of the Potter" - Caedmon's Call

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Communion song(s): "In Christ Alone My Hope Is Found" by Townend/Getty, arr. by Tornquist

CD/JN Suggestions: "All I Ever Have to Be" by Amy Grant
"Hands of the Potter" by Caedmon's Call
"Made to Love" by tobyMac
"In Better Hands" by Natalie Grant
"Only Hope" by Caedmon's Call

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August 29, 2010

2010-06-21T09:35:00.003-07:00

Date: August 29, 2010
Planned absences:
Subs:
Gospel: Luke 10:1-12
Sermon Title: "Intentional Faith Development"
Theme:

In Bishop Schnase's book, The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, he said this about intentional faith development:

"Intentional Faith Development refers to the purposeful learning in community that helps the followers of Jesus mature in faith, such as Bible studies, Sunday school classes, short term topical studies, and support groups that apply the faith to particular life challenges.

Learning in community replicates the way Jesus deliberately taught his disciples. People cannot learn grace, forgiveness, patience, kindness, gentleness, or joy, simply by reading about it in a book. These are aspects of spiritual formation that one learns in community, through intentional engagement. The sanctifying presence of God's spirit works through these practices to help us grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of God."

Children’s Sermon: Images: Sensory:
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Children's Song: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by Big Idea
Prelude: "Planting Trees" - Andrew Peterson
Opening Hymn 1: 2173 (FWS) (vss 1,2) Shine, Jesus Shine
Gospel Response: 2016 (FWS) "Glorify Thy Name"
Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: (Tara Mooney, solo) “In the Garden/There is None Like You” by Charles Austin Miles/Lenny LeBlanc (as performed by Watermark)
Hymn after Sermon: 2009 (FWS) O God Beyond All Praising
Offertory: (Bridget Janis, clarinetist) “Panis Angelicus” by Franck, arr. by Johnson
Going Forth Hymn: 707 (UMH) Hymn of Promise
Postlude: "Circle of Friends" - Point of Grace
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Communion song(s):
CD/JN Suggestions: "Make Us One" by Cindy Morgan
"Circle of Friends" by Point of Grace
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August 22, 2010

2010-06-21T09:35:00.001-07:00

Date:
Planned absences: James, Possibly Bridget
Subs:
Gospel: Luke 6:27-36
Sermon Title: "Risk Taking Mission and Service"
Theme:

How do you see the world around you? Do you have trouble seeing past your own community, your own space? Or do you take a global perspective on the issues? And when you look at the world do you see things and people from a compassionate viewpoint or do you see everything with eyes of judgment?

Risk taking mission and service is about the work we do to make a positive difference in the lives of others for the purposes of Christ, whether or not they will ever be part of the community of faith. It is love in action taking people into ministries that push them out of their comfort zone, stretching them beyond the circle of relationships and practices that routinely define their faith commitments. It is about being willing to reach out and share God’s love with people who are in need.

Children’s Sermon: Images: Sensory:
Movie Clip(s):
Children's Song: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by Big Idea
Prelude: "My Own Little World" - Matthew West
Opening Hymn 1: 2284 (FWS) Joy in the Morning
Gospel Response: 2016 (FWS) "Glorify Thy Name"
Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: (JN) “Share the Well” by Randall Goodgame
(as performed by Caedmon's Call)
Hymn after Sermon: 2212 (FWS) (vss 1,4) My Life Flows On
Offertory: (JN) "Hold Us Together" by Matt Maher/Steve Wilson
(as performed by Matt Maher)
Going Forth Hymn:(vss 1,2) Lead Me, Guide Me (don't use any page number)
Postlude: "Take to the World" - Derek Webb
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Communion song(s):
CD/JN Suggestions: "Mission 3:16" by Carman
"The Mission" by Steve Green
"Fearless" by Building 429
"Jesus to the World" by Newsong
"What the World Needs" by Casting Crowns
"Brother's Keeper" by Rich Mullins
"Arms Around the World" by Gaither Vocal Band
"Keep Changing the World" by Mike's Chair

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August 15, 2010

2010-06-21T09:34:00.002-07:00

Date:
Planned absences:
Subs:
Gospel: Luke 21:1-4

Sermon Title: "Extravagant Generosity"
Theme:

The practice of 'Extravagant Generosity' is the result of love never getting tired. It describes the Christian's un-selfish willingness to give in order to make a positive difference for the purposes of Christ. Extravagant Generosity describes practices of sharing and giving that exceed all expectations. It describes lavish sharing, sacrifice, and giving in service to God and neighbor.

Vibrant, fruitful, growing churches thrive because of the extraordinary sharing, willing sacrifice, and joyous giving of their members out of love for God and neighbor. Every scriptural example of giving is extravagant and churches that practice extravagant generosity teach, preach and practice the fact that giving focuses on the abundance of God's grace and emphasizes the Christian's need to give.

Children’s Sermon: Images: Sensory:
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Children's Song: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by Big Idea
Prelude:"Go Light Your World" - Chris Rice
Opening Hymn 1:Come, Now is the Time to Worship
2282 (FWS) (vss 1,3) I'll Fly Away
Gospel Response: 2016 (FWS) "Glorify Thy Name"
Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: (John Fussell, solo) “ ”
Hymn after Sermon: 2216 (FWS) (vss 1,3) When We Are Called to Sing Your Praise
Offertory: (David Chou, pianist) “Prelude in C” by J.S. Bach
Going Forth Hymn: 474 (UMH) (vss 1,3) Precious Lord Take My Hand
Postlude: "Live Out Loud" - Steven Curtis Chapman
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Communion song(s):
CD/JN Suggestions: "Hands and Feet" by Audio Adrenaline
"Set the World on Fire" by Britt Nicole
"Give It Up" by Avalon
"Jesus to the World" by Newsong
"Go Light Your World" by Chris Rice or Kathy Troccoli
"Here I Am" by downhere
"Arms Around the World" by Gaither Vocal Band
"Give It Away" by Michael W. Smith
"The Blessing" by john Waller
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August 8, 2010

2010-06-21T09:34:00.001-07:00

Date:
Planned absences: John Bolling
Subs:
Gospel: John 4:19-24
Sermon Title: The Heart of Worship

Theme:

Why do you come to Sunday morning worship? Unfortunately, many people come to church with the intent of worshipping God, but all they see is the parade - the parade of readings, singing, prayers and preaching. And then they go home thinking they have been to God's house, but yet they missed the main event because worship is so much more.

It's not about us and our individual needs. It is not about when we worship or what style of worship we use. Christian worship is about praising God - making a connection with God. It is an expressive act of remembering God's saving grace in human history. Our actions should express the relationship between God and people, and how that relationship has been affected by the birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For the Christian, worship is the most important hour of the week.

Children’s Sermon: Images: Sensory:
Movie Clip(s):
Children's Song: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by Big Idea
Prelude: "Come, Now is the Time to Worship" - Phillips, Craig, & Dean
Opening Hymn 1: God of Wonders Medley - arr John Bolling
Gospel Response: 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”
Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: (JN) “The Heart of Worship” by Matt Redman (as performed by Matt Redman)
Hymn after Sermon: 2158 (FWS) (vss 1,2) Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Offertory: (JN) “Here I Am to Worship” by Tim Hughes (as performed by Phillips, Craig & Dean)
Going Forth Hymn: 2221 (FWS) (vss 1,4) In Unity We Lift Our Song
Postlude: "Glory" - Casting Crowns
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Communion song(s):
Prelude/Postlude Suggestions: "Moment Made For Worshiping" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Come, Now Is the Time to Worship" by Phillips, Craig & Dean
"I Worship You" by MercyMe
"It Is You" by Newsboys
"My Passion" by Planetshakers
"We Will Worship You" by Scott Wesley Brown
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August 1, 2010

2010-06-21T07:42:00.000-07:00

Date: August 1, 2010
Planned absences:
Subs:
Gospel: Matthew 25:34-46

Sermon Title: "Radical Hospitality"

Theme: This sermon is the first in a series designed to examine what it takes to be a healthy congregation in the future. When we think of hospitality in today's world what do we think about? Do we think about being good hosts or hostesses when we invite people into our homes? Do we think about being friendly to visitors on Sunday morning? Webster defines hospitality as the act, practice or quality of being hospitable which is being friendly toward guests and new arrivals. Well, if that is the definition of practicing hospitality then we are probably doing well. However, we are talking about radical hospitality!

In Bishop Schnase's book, Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, he defines radical hospitality as "drastically different from the ordinary practice, outside the normal, and so it provokes practices that exceed expectations, that go the second mile, that take welcoming the stranger to the max. It means people offering the absolute utmost of themselves, their creativity, their abilities, and their energy to offer the gracious invitation and reception of Christ to others.

Children’s Sermon: Images: Sensory:
Movie Clip(s):
Children's Song: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by Big Idea
Prelude: "Does Anybody Hear Her?" - Casting Crowns
Opening Hymn: 2002 (FWS) (sing twice) I Will Call Upon the Lord
Gospel Response: 2016 (FWS) "Glorify Thy Name"
Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: (Signs of Faith) “ ” by
Hymn after Sermon: 2175 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Together We Serve
Offertory: (Signs of Faith) “ ” by
Going Forth Hymn: 2149 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Living for Jesus
Postlude: "Show You Love" - Jars of Clay
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Communion song(s): "On Eagle's Wings" arr. by Mark Hayes
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July 25, 2010

2010-06-08T09:02:00.001-07:00

Date: July 25, 2010
Planned absences: Walt, Bridget, Keith
Subs:Steve Mooney will preach,Hugh will do the children's sermon
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Children's Song: "Praise God"
Prelude: "What Faith Can Do" - Kutless
Opening Hymn 1: 2036 (FWS) (sing twice) Give Thanks
Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”
Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: (JN) “Walk By Faith” by Jeremy Camp (as performed by Jeremy Camp)
Hymn after Sermon: 2196 (FWS) (vss 1,3) We Walk by Faith
Offertory: (JN) “Only Hope” by Randall Goodgame (as performed by Caedmon's Call)
Going Forth Hymn: 2205 (FWS) (vss 1,3) The Fragrance of Christ
Postlude: "Moving on Faith" - Jadon Lavik
Liturgist: Heather Bolling (replacing Doug Hunt)
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CD/JN Suggestions: "Only Grace" by Matthew West
"Steps of Faith" by Mark Roach
"That's What Faith Can Do" by Kutless
"Walk by Faith" by Jeremy Camp
"Only Hope" by Caedmon's Call

July 18, 2010

2010-06-08T09:01:00.000-07:00

Date: July 18, 2010
Planned absences: Bridget, Keith
Subs:Ted will preach, Hugh will do the children's sermon
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
Amos 8:1-12 (will be read before the sermon by Ted)
Sermon Title: "A Basket of Summer Fruit"
Theme:
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Children's Song: "Praise God"
Prelude: "Invisible God" - Andrew Peterson
Opening Hymn 1: 2022 (FWS) (vss 1,3) Great Is the Lord
Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”
Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: Shine On US - Words and Music by Michael and Deborah Smith
Arranged By Robert Sterling
Hymn after Sermon: 2153 (FWS) (vss 1,3) I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
Offertory: "Family Man" - Words & Music by Andrew Peterson
Going Forth Hymn: 2166 (FWS) Christ Beside Me
Postlude: "Our God Reigns" - Brandon Heath
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Ushers: Jennifer Umphress,David Chou
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July 11, 2010

2010-06-08T08:55:00.000-07:00

Date: July 11, 2010
Planned absences:
Subs:
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37

Sermon Title: "Good Neighbors"

Theme: In this gospel lesson from Luke we are faced with the question, “What does it mean to be a good neighbor?” This is a powerful passage that challenges one’s belief and practices regarding helping, serving one another. Unfortunately sometimes the familiar can become the unknown. Some well worn stories in the Bible elude us because we hear them so often. The ‘Good Samaritan’ is a case in point. Most of us could retell the story from memory and all of us understand the image.

But the ‘Good Samaritan’ isn’t just a morality tale about the importance of doing good deeds. It is also a story about how Christians are challenged everyday by their own self interest and by those who oppose Jesus. The lawyer who asked Jesus the question had a prior agenda. He wasn’t interested in Jesus or the message about God’s reign. He wants to put Jesus to the test. Of course Jesus passed – but will we?

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Children's Song: "Praise God"
Prelude: "What Now?" - Steven Curtis Chapman
Opening Hymn 1: How Great Is Our God
Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”
Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: (JN) “The Blessing” by John Waller (as performed by John Waller)
Hymn after Sermon: 2149 (FWS) (vss 1,2) Living For Jesus
Offertory: (JN) “If We Are the Body ” by (as performed by Casting Crowns)
Going Forth Hymn: 427 (UMH) (vss 1,6) Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Postlude: "Activate" - Stellar Kart
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CD/JN Suggestions:
"Give Me your Eyes" by Brandon Heath
"Keep the Candle Burning" by Point of Grace
"If We Are the Body" by Casting Crowns
"What Now" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Does Anybody Hear Her?" by Casting Crowns

July 4, 2010

2010-06-08T08:48:00.000-07:00

Date: July 4, 2010
Planned absences: Tara and Steve Mooney
Subs:
Gospel: Luke 4:14-21

Sermon Title: "Freedom"

Theme:

America is a great country! Although we have many problems that need to be dealt with we also have many opportunities to sow seeds for the Kingdom. Just as it took great sacrifice to gain our freedom many, many years ago – it will take great sacrifice to help people realize the freedom they have in Christ rather than being held hostage by the wages of sin.

I think one of the biggest obstacles that we face in trying to do the work of the Kingdom is taking our freedom for granted. Whether we are talking about the freedom we receive from our citizenship in the United States or the freedom we receive from the Resurrection, we tend to take it for granted. Maybe it’s time we wake up and face the responsibilities that come with the blessing of freedom.

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Children's Song: "Praise God"
Prelude: "Freedom" - Andy Gullahorn
Opening Hymn 1: 2088 (FWS) (sing twice) Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”
Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling
Music Ministry: In the Light of the Lord - Words and Music by Mark Patterson
Hymn after Sermon: 2220 (FWS) (vss1,4) We Are God's People
Offertory: Shani Smith
Going Forth Hymn: 696 (UMH) (vss 1,3) America the Beautiful
Postlude: "Declaration of Dependence" - Steven Curtis Chapman
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Communion song(s): "You Are My King (Amazing Love) with Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" arr. by Carol Tornquist
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Choir Suggestions: "My Tribute"

June 27, 2010

2010-05-06T07:00:00.002-07:00

Date: June 27, 2010

Planned absences: Chou family (both morning and evening)

Subs: Tara subbing for Penny in morning; Bob at evening practices?

Gospel: Mark 10:13-16

Sermon Title: "Children of the Kingdom"

Theme: What does it mean when Jesus says, "...to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs?" What does it mean when Jesus says, "...whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it?" Some biblical scholars think that these sayings are in response to a particular situation that we aren't aware of - something that has been lost in history. They knew what it meant then but we don't now.

There is great speculation as to what Jesus is talking about here but it seems to me, at least to some extent, that when Jesus embraces the children, those who have been marginalized in that time and place, that He is setting an example of how we are to treat the least and the last. As Jesus embraced the little children in this passage of scripture we are reminded that each of us who call ourselves Christians have the ability - the responsibility - to embrace others in Jesus' name.

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Children's Song: "This Little Light of Mine"

Prelude: "Like a Child" - Jars of Clay

Opening Hymn 1: 2152(FWS) (sing twice) Change My Heart O God

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Children of God” by Steven Curtis Chapman (as performed by Steven Curtis Chapman

Hymn after Sermon: 2243(FWS) (vss 1,3) We All Are One in Mission

Offertory: (JN) “The Gathering” by Derri Daugherty/Steve Hindalong/Andrew Peterson (as performed by Caedmon's Call/Bebo Norman)

Going Forth Hymn: 2216 (FWS) (vss 1,3) When We Are Called to Sing Your Praise

Postlude: "Let Mercy Lead" - Rich Mullins

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CD/JN Suggestions: "Children of God" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Like a Child" by Jars of Clay
"Children of the Burning Heart" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"The Roses" by Caedmon's Call
"Let Mercy Lead" by Rich Mullins

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June 20, 2010

2010-05-06T07:00:00.001-07:00

Date: June 20, 2010

Planned absences: Cynthia

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Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48

Sermon Title: "Lessons Learned"

Theme: When we are small we think our dads can do just about anything. In many ways they are our heroes. When we fall and skin our knees we run to mom for her healing touch. But when we are in a jam and need to be rescued it is usually dad we turn to. But there does come a time when each of us comes to that realization that dad isn't God. Which is why on Father's Day we shouldn't confine our accolades to just our earthly father - we need to give thanks and praise for our Heavenly Father.

We learn many lessons in life at the feet of our earthly fathers, in the presence of our Heavenly Father. And as we pause and reflect on those lessons we have learned on the journey through life let us remember the most important lesson we have learned through God - unconditional love.

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Children's Song: "This Little Light of Mine"

Prelude: "You Can Always Come Home" - Andrew Peterson & Randall Goodgame

Opening Hymn 1: Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
2173 (FWS) (vss 1,2) Shine, Jesus Shine

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Because of Your Love - Words and Music by Paul Baloche and
Brenton Brown
Hymn after Sermon: 2108 (FWS) Oh How He Loves You and Me

Offertory: Here I Am Lord - Words and Music by Daniel Schutte
Choral Setting by Jack Schrader

Going Forth Hymn: 2197 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Lord of All Hopefulness

Postlude: "Father's Eyes" - Mark Schultz

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Ushers:

Children's Church:

Children's Church Theme:

Communion song(s):

CD/JN Suggestions: "Voice of the Father" by Gaither Vocal Band
"Father's Eyes" by Amy Grant
"Father's Eyes" by Mark Shultz (these are 2 different songs)

Choir Suggestions:

June 13, 2010

2010-05-06T06:47:00.000-07:00

Date: June 13, 2010
Graduate recognition day

Planned absences: Cynthia

Subs:

Gospel: Luke 7:36-8:3

Sermon Title: "Honor and Shame"

Theme: The religious leaders of Jesus' day taught people about love. But it was a very restrictive, limited, narrow, conditional love that they lived out themselves and expected others to do as well. Love those who look like you, who act like you, dress like you, talk like you, and think like you - and shun everybody else. Love only those in your inner circle and treat others as an enemy, adversary or outcast.

But then along came Jesus with a different idea and a different approach. He loved everybody. He accepted everybody. He included everybody. He reached out graciously and intentionally to those who were down on their luck and to those who were hurting; to those who were poor and needy, to those who were in trouble, to those who were sick or afflicted, to those who were labeled as outcasts and tenderly, He drew them into the circle of love. When it came to love, He had plenty to share. His enormous love gives the ancient concept of honor and shame a new meaning.

Children’s Sermon:

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Children's Song: "This Little Light of Mine"

Prelude: "How He Loves" by The Glorious Unseen

Opening Hymn 1: 2282 (FWS) Joy in the Morning

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Show You Love” by Dan Haseltine/Charlie Lowell/Stephen Mason/Matt Odmark (as performed by Jars of Clay)

Hymn after Sermon: Hymn 2101 (FWS) (vss 1,4) Two Fishermen

Offertory: (JN) “You Are On Our Side” by (as performed by Bethany Dillon)

Going Forth Hymn: 2130 (FWS) (vss 1,5) The Summons

Postlude: "Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath

Liturgist:

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Children's Church:

Children's Church Theme:

Communion song(s): "Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone" verses by John Newton, additional lyrics by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio, Music: Traditional, arrangement and chorus by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio, this arrangement by Carol Tornquist, award for longest credits?

CD/JN Suggestions: "Love Them Like Jesus" by Casting Crowns
"Show You Love" by Jars of Clay
"Show Me What It Means" by Meredith Andrews
"Love Is the Answer" by Todd Rundgren (or Cindy Morgan)
"Love Wins All" by Matthew Baute
"If We Are the Body" by Casting Crowns
"Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath

Choir Suggestions:
"All You Need Is Love" by the Beatles
"Love One Another" by Michael W. Smith

June 6, 2010

2010-04-15T10:01:00.000-07:00

Date: June , 2010

Planned absences: Keith

Subs: Steve will show movie, Hugh will give children's sermon

Gospel: Matthew 7:24-27

Sermon Title: (movie instead of live sermon) "Rain"

Theme: Things don't always work out the way we want them to, or the way we think they will. Sometimes we don't even see it coming. We get hit with some form of pain out of nowhere leaving us feeling desperate and helpless. That's the way life is. Still, it makes us wonder how God can let these things happen to us. How God can just stand by and watch us suffer. Where is God when it really hurts? Maybe God is actually closer to us than we think. Maybe it's when we're in these situations, where everything seems to be falling apart, that God gets an opportunity to remind us of how much he really loves us.

Children’s Sermon: "This Little Light of Mine"

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Movie Clip(s):

Children's Song:

Prelude: "Never Let Me Down" - Andy Gullahorn

Opening Hymn 1: 2282 (FWS) (vss 1,3) I'll Fly Away

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (CC) “Be the One” words and music by Don Koch, Al Denson and Dave Clark, arranged by John E. Coates

Hymn after Sermon: 2211 (FWS) Faith Is Patience in the Night

Offertory: (Hugh Chou, solo) “Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)” by Chris Rice

Going Forth Hymn: 2149 (FWS) (vss 1,2) Living for Jesus

Postlude: "You Never Let Go" - Matt Redman

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Ushers:

Children's Church:

Children's Church Theme:

Communion song(s): Communion rescheduled for June 13

CD/JN Suggestions: ""Watch Over Me" by Aaron Shust
"Pour It Down Like Rain" by Allie and Nick LaPoint
"Jesus Bring the Rain" by
"You Were There" by Avalon
"I Have Been There" by Mark Shultz
"Hold Fast" by MercyMe
"Never Alone" by MercyMe
"The Anchor Holds" by Ray Boltz
"Jesus Will Still Be There" by Point of Grace
"We Are Not As Strong As We Think We Are" by Rich Mullins
"Hold Me Jesus" by Rich Mullins
"One thing I Know" by Sara Groves
"Sometimes He Calms the Storm" by Scott Krippayne
"Stand In the Rain" by SuperChick
"Hold" by SuperChick
"Crawl" by SuperChick
"Cry Out to Jesus" by third Day
"Bring the Rain" by MercyMe

Choir Suggestions:
"Untitled Hymn Come to Jesus" as a solo. Both Hugh and Beth have done it before.

May 30, 2010

2010-03-16T13:38:00.000-07:00

Date: May 30, 2010 Trinity Sunday and Memorial Day Weekend

Planned absences:

Subs:

Gospel: John 16:12-15
Sermon Title: The Three Faces of God
Theme: Most people struggle when they try to explain the Trinity. Pastors struggle. Theologians struggle. Most people struggle. It seems there are many mysteries in the world that are too incredible for our little brains to comprehend and the Trinity is one of them. How can we humans in our weakness hope to explain the One who is the source of all creation? How can we sinners in our disobedience hope to explain the One who came to this world and became like us so that we may have salvation? How can we who lose our way from time to time hope to explain the One who is our Councilor? To describe the Trinity is to say what we mean when we say God.

Children’s Sermon:

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Children's Song:"Happy All the Time"

Prelude: "How Great is Our God" - Chris Tomlin

Opening Hymn 1: God of Wonders Medley - arr. John Bolling

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Father, Spirit, Jesus” by Mark Hall/Chad Cates/David Hunt (as performed by Casting Crowns)

Hymn after Sermon: 189 (UMH) (vss 1,4) Fairest Lord Jesus

Offertory: (JN) “Beautiful Mystery ” by Derek Webb/Cliff Young/Aaron Tate (as performed by Caedmon's Call)

Going Forth Hymn: 2196(FWS) (vss 1,3) We Walk By Faith

Postlude: "Indescribable" - Chris Tomlin

Liturgist: Steve Dasovich

Ushers:

Children's Church:

Children's Church Theme:

CD/JN Suggestions:
"Creed" by Rich Mullins
"Father, Spirit, Jesus" by Casting Crowns
"Beautiful Mystery" by Caedmon's Call
"Indescribable" by Chris Tomlin
"How Great Is Our God" by Chris Tomlin

Choir Suggestions:

May 23, 2010 Pentecost

2010-03-16T13:34:00.000-07:00

Date: May 23, 2010 Pentecost
Cantata: "It's Cool in the Furnace"
Music by Buryl Red, Play and lyrics by Grace Hawthorne

Planned absences:

Subs:

Gospel:New Testament Reading – Acts 2:1-21,Gospel Reading – John 7: 37-39

Sermon Title: Homily on Pentecost??

Theme:

Children’s Sermon: ?

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Children's Song:"Happy All the Time"

Prelude (organ, Michelle):

Opening Hymn 1: UMH 558 "We Are the Church"

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: none?

Hymn after Sermon: UMH 347 "Spirit Song"

Offertory: (Michelle on organ? ) “ ” by

Going Forth Hymn: UMH 593 "Here I Am Lord"

Postlude (organ, Michelle):

Liturgist: Ella Knoepp

Ushers: Roberta & Joe Hoehns

Children's Church: None

Children's Church Theme: None

CD/JN Suggestions:

May 16, 2010

2010-03-16T13:33:00.000-07:00

Date: May 16, 2010

Planned absences:

Subs:

Gospel: John 17:20-26
Sermon Title: A Call to Oneness

Theme: In the last words of the farewell prayer for His original disciples Jesus foresees that their circle will some day expand to include many others. This prayer of Jesus is not only for them but for those to follow, which includes all of us. Will later generations of Christians who were not part of the inner circle, who first encountered Jesus, be able to experience the same kind of unity with God? Will we ever be able to be truly one given the diversity of our religious experiences? Jesus desires that completeness of sacred experience and communion among believers in all generations.

Children’s Sermon:

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Children's Song:"Happy All the Time"

Prelude: "Make Us One" - Twila Paris

Opening Hymn 1: 2002 (FWS) (sing twice) I Will Call Upon the Lord

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: Clap Your Hands - Words and Music by Dave & Jean Perry

Hymn after Sermon: 2220 (FWS) (vss 1,4) We Are God's People

Offertory: Worthy Is the Lamb - Pepper Choplin

Going Forth Hymn: 2238 (FWS) (vss 1,4) In the Midst of New Dimensions

Postlude: "In Christ Alone" - Newsboys

Liturgist: Judy Fussell

Ushers: Holly Collector & Steve Dasovich

Children's Church:

Children's Church Theme:

CD/JN Suggestions:
"Make Us One" by Cindy morgan
""For Future Generations" by 4HIM

Choir Suggestions:

May 9, 2010

2010-03-16T13:32:00.000-07:00

Date: May 9, 2010 Mother's Day

Planned absences: Cynthia, John F. James (3rd service), possibly Beth

Subs:

Gospel: John 14:23-29

Sermon Title: The Sacrifice and the Promise

Theme: It took place in the Upper Room during the Last Supper. Theologians call it the 'Farewell Discourse'. Jesus had just finished washing the feet of His disciples - an act of love so radical that they had trouble understanding it. And now He tells them of His betrayal, His suffering, His sacrifice. Their minds and hearts were racing and they were probably afraid. But Jesus promises them it's going to be OK - He promises them that the Holy Spirit will be there to comfort and guide them. But the disciples didn't know what to believe.

We can probably think back to times in our lives when a loved one has made a sacrifice for us and we didn't appreciate it. We can probably remember times when a loved one tried to tell us something and we didn't listen. But as we look back with more mature eyes it all becomes very clear. That is probably how the disciples felt when they looked back on that special night with Jesus.

Children’s Sermon:

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Children's Song:"Happy All the Time"

Prelude: "Grand Design" - Jill Phillips

Opening Hymn 1: 2036 (FWS) (sing twice) Give Thanks

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Here I Am to Worship ” byTim Hughes (as performed by Phillips, Craig & Dean)

Hymn after Sermon: 445 (UMH) (vss 1,4) Happy the Home When God Is There

Offertory: (JN) “My Savior My God ” by Aaron Shust/Dorothy Greenwell (as performed by Aaron Shust)

Going Forth Hymn: 2158 (FWS) (vss 1,2) Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Postlude: "There is a Reason" - Caedmon's Call

Liturgist: Jennifer Umphress

Ushers: Jeremiah Ferguson & David Chou

Children's Church:

Children's Church Theme:

CD/JN Suggestions:
"What It Means" by Jeremy Camp
"Believe Me Now" by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Great Awakening" by 4HIM
"It's All About Jesus" by Planetshakers
"My Savior My God" by Aaron Shust

May 2, 2010

2010-03-16T13:26:00.000-07:00

Date: May 2, 2010

Planned absences:

Subs:

Gospel: John 13:31-35

Sermon Title: We Are Family

Theme: It wasn't easy to follow Christ in the first century. Times were tough and persecution was severe. Even amongst themselves Christians had a hard time with who was in and who was out. Did you have to be circumcised to be a believer? And what about the rituals of cleanliness, did one have to adhere to them?

The early believers were bound together into a fellowship of community. But they still had questions. Jesus was no longer with them in bodily form but they discovered that Christian community means to gather together as one in Christ, regardless of one's background or ethnic origin. They were to focus on one another's needs. To encourage and to love.

Children’s Sermon:

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Movie Clip(s):

Children's Song:"Happy All the Time"

Prelude: "Sheltering Tree" - Newsong

Opening Hymn 1: 2022 (FWS) (vss 1,3) Great Is Our God

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: In Remembrance - Words by Ragan Courtney
Music by Buryl Red Choral Setting by Lloyd Larson

Hymn after Sermon: 2213 (FWS) (vss 1,3) Healer of Our Every Ill

Offertory: (Tara Mooney, solo) "Love in Any Language" - Jon Mohr/John Mayes

Going Forth Hymn: 191 (UMH) (vss 1,3) Jesus Loves Me

Postlude: "Circle of Friends" - Point of Grace

Liturgist: Heather Bolling

Ushers: Diane & John Rodgers

Children's Church:

Children's Church Theme:

Communion song(s): "They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love" arr. by Mark Hayes

CD/JN Suggestions:
"Table of the Lord" by FFH/Paul Colson
"The Gathering" by Bebo Norman/Caedmon's Call
"Sheltering Tree" by Newsong
"Circle of Friends" by Point of Grace
"We Will Stand" by Russ Taff
"Come Together" by Third Day

Choir Suggestions:
"For We Are All His People"
"Make Us One" - Beth did the solo

April 25, 2010

2010-03-03T14:32:00.000-08:00

Date: April 25, 2010

Planned absences: Beth

Subs:

Gospel:
Psalm 23 David's psalm about how God takes care of us.

Revelation 7:9-17 Great multitudes stand before the Lamb. These are the ones coming from the great tribulation.

John 10:22-30 Jews gather around Jesus and beg Him to tell them plainly if He is the Christ. He says that He has, and that His sheep will know Him. He says that He and His Father are one.

Sermon Title: "A Shepherd and His Flock"

Theme: In the Gospel of John Jesus draws an analogy comparing our relationship with him to a shepherd’s relationship with his flock of sheep. And in spite of the fact that the image of sheep and shepherd is foreign to many people in our society, the words of this scripture lesson speaks for us a truth that our human hearts long to hear.

Jesus came from heaven to earth to be close to His sheep. It is natural for sheep to
follow the shepherd. They have learned to know his voice and his watchfulness on their behalf. They trust him with their lives. It is because they know his voice that they follow their shepherd. There are many voices in the world today calling for our attention but there is only one that calls us by name. We must learn to know the voice of our shepherd.

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Children's Song: "Ho-Ho-Ho-Hosanna" by Rachel Hewlett

Prelude: "Shepherd" - Todd Agnew

Opening Hymn 1: "How Great Is Our God" words and music by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, and Ed Cash

Gospel Response: FWS 2016 “Glorify Thy Name”

Doxology: "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" arr. By John Bolling

Music Ministry: (JN) “Psalms 23” by Trevor Morgan (as performed by Geoff Moore and Trevor Morgan)

Hymn after Sermon: FWS 2137 vss 1,4 "Would I Have Answered When You Called"

Offertory: (JN) “Voice of Truth ” by Mark Hall/Steven Curtis Chapman (as performed by Casting Crowns)

Going Forth Hymn: FWS 2140 vss 1,2 "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart"

Postlude: "I Will Follow Your Voice" - Downhere

Liturgist: Doug Hunt

Ushers: David Chou, Steve Dasovich

Children's Church: Lanee' Hasenkamp, Nell Standing

Children's Church Theme:

CD/JN Suggestions:
"Voice of Truth" by Casting Crowns
"Psalms 23" by Geoff Moore/Trevor Morgan
"Follow" by Planetshakers
"I Know You're There" by Matthew West
"Belong to Me" by Joanna Carlson
"Never Alone" by MercyMe
"Voice of the Father" by Gaither Vocal Band
"Shepherd (sic) of My Heart" by Sandi Patty
other versions of Psalm 23
"I Will Follow Your Voice" by downhere