Wednesday 01 Sep 2010
Worship: Acts 28, 8.29.10
We complete our summer series on Acts. Paul, in the twenty-eighth chapter of Acts, finally arrives in Rome where he engages in conversation about where he has come from. The tension between various sects within Judaism gives us an opportunity to look in the mirror. Are we capable of working together or do we allow the issues of the day to divide us?
Sunday 22 Aug 2010
Worship: Acts 26, 8.22.10
Our worship focuses upon Acts 26. Paul’s speech to Festus and Agrippa challenges the two leaders, and modern day readers, to make a commitment for Christ. Agrippa’s response, “You almost persuade me to follow…..but not quite.” is one of the saddest phrases in Scripture. How do we respond to Paul’s testimony?
Thursday 19 Aug 2010
These Walls, A Cherwien Poem read by Mamie Ruth Blanton
This recording was created during the August 8, 2010 Worship Service. Mamie Ruth Blanton read the Cherwien Poem during the call to worship. Please pray for Mamie Ruth as she suffered an Aneurysm later that week and is in critical care at MCV.
Sunday 15 Aug 2010
Worship: Acts 21, 8.15.10
Lindsey McClintock returns to Tabernacle to preach on Acts 21:1-16….the Cost of Discipleship.
Sunday 08 Aug 2010
Worship: Acts 19, 8.8.10
Our worship centers on Acts 19:11-41, the riot in Ephesus.
Sunday 08 Aug 2010
Worship: Acts 15, 8.1.10
Our worship centers on Acts 15, the Jerusalem. How does the early church respond to internal conflict? Special music is provided by Ryan Corbitt, Susan Sanford, Terry Witt, and Connelly Steward.
Sunday 25 Jul 2010
Worship: Acts 10:1-11:18: 7.25.10
Dr. John Burgess leads the congregation as we focus on the conversions of both Cornelius and Peter. Also, The Fellowship Choir offers a wonderful rendition of Jesus Loves Me.
Monday 19 Jul 2010
Worship: Acts 9:1-19, 7.18.10
Our worship centers on Acts 9:1-19, the conversion of Saul and Ananias. The Holy Spirit brings the Gospel to light through the connection of “insiders” and “outsiders”. Rev. Severns’ sermon highlights this surprising act by the Holy Spirit and also the lifelong process of conversion for each of Christ’s followers. The service also features special music by the Men’s Ensemble.
Wednesday 14 Jul 2010
Worship: Acts 8:26-40: 7.11.10
Our worship centers on Acts 8:26-40, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch. The promise Jesus makes to the Disciples before his Ascension (Acts 1) comes to fruition as the Gospel reaches Samaria. Some will suggest that Philip is watering down the Gospel in his willingness to baptize the Eunuch. Rev. Sterling Severns’ sermon argues that the opposite is true. The Spirit pushes us beyond our comfort where we inevitably find God’s spirt moving in unexpected ways. The water we find outside of Jerusalem has been provided to bring all persons, even “Samaritans”, into the life of the Christian Community. Special music is provided by a flute trio, two of our teenagers, and a ladies ensemble. Rev. Eric Hasha leads us in communion.
Sunday 11 Jul 2010
Worship: Acts 7:54-59, 7.4.10 (VBS)
The Children begin our service with a wonderful presentation on Vacation Bible School. The focal point of Rev. Sterling Severns’ sermon is Acts 7:54-59, the stoning of Stephen. Stephen’s words about idolatry have meaning to those of us in the religious majority.
