Sermons
Nov 4 – All Saints’ Sunday; Celebration of Holy Communion
We remember the unknown saints of the centuries and those local saints only we know who aided our faith-journey
“Our Legacy”
Peter shows us that sainthood is not about perfection but being claimed in Christ; holiness is not about perfection but being set apart for God’s service
This is last in our series exploring the life of the Apostle Simon Peter and it shows us about how God works in our lives.
November 11 – Christ for All Peoples Sunday; Veterans’ Day
Guest Preacher: Saleem Gauhar, Exec Dir of Manna House
Matt 25: 31-46
November 18 – Commitment Sunday, Thanksgiving Sunday
We thank God for our blessings and make commitments to support Christ’s ministry for the coming year our of gratitude for what God has done in our lives
November 25 – Christ the King Sunday; UM Student Day
We celebrate the reign of Christ and are challenged to make him ruler of our lives and we celebrate learning and highlight our college students
Dec 2 – Advent I; Celebration of Holy Communion
Jeremiah 33: 14-16; Luke 21: 25-36
“Looking for the Fig Tree”
It is an act of faith to look for redemption in the midst of fear but the coming kingdom brings new life
Dec 9 – Advent II
Malachi 3: 1-4; Luke 3: 1-6
“Claiming the New Life”
Shifting our direction and priorities enables reception of new life.
Dec 16 – Advent III
Luke 3: 7-18
“Living the New Life”
Repenting means choosing to live differently
Dec 23 – Advent IV
8:15 & 9:45
Micah 5: 2-5a; Luke 1: 39-45; Luke 1: 47-55
“Can They Hear Us Singing?”
We magnify the Lord in our own way in our own day
11:00
Christmas Cantata
Dec 24 – Christmas Eve
6 PM – Family Candlelight Service – “Waiting!”
8 PM – Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols – “God on the Margins”
God meets us on the margins of life. We are called to meet others there, too
Dec 30 – First Sunday of Christmas; Sixth Day of Christmas
We celebrate the Incarnation – God comes to us in Jesus of Nazareth born in Bethlehem!
Luke 2: 22-40
Hymn Sing
Jan 6 – Epiphany
We celebrate the revealing of the infant Jesus as the Christ Child, the Messiah and ponder what it means for us that Christ is revealed to Gentiles from the East
Matthew 2: 1-12