Sunday 11 Jul 2010
Worship: Acts 5:12-42, 6.27.10 (Coppages)
Our worship centers on Acts 5:12-42. Doug, Lea, and Karen Coppage return home to lead us alongside a wonderful ladies ensemble.
Sunday 11 Jul 2010
Worship: Acts 5:1-11, 6.20.10
Our worship centers on Acts 5:1-11. The tale of Ananias and Sapphira is one of the most challenging passages one will find in the New Testament. Who are we to clench our hands behind our backs in hopes of hiding something from God?
Wednesday 16 Jun 2010
Worship: Acts 4:5-12, 6.13.10
Our worship centers on Acts 4:5-12, Peter and John’s encounter with 70+ religious authority figures. Why is we are so reluctant to invoke the name of Jesus in private conversation or in public discourse? Are we reacting to the extremes or fearful of stepping on toes? The third sermon in our summer series looks at the example of these two apostles and urges us to use words when necessary. Music is provided by Ryan Corbitt, Judy Fiske, and Jerry Jones.
Wednesday 09 Jun 2010
Worship: June 6, 2010 Act 2:42-27
Our worship centers on Acts 2:42-47, . The third sermon in our summer series, entitled Life of the Uncommon Community, focuses upon the church at her best. What were the first actions taken after the birth of the church? Where did our early forbearers focus their energy when they began to organize themselves? Special music in the service is provided by Ron Simmons and Terry Witt. Dr. John Burgess leads communion and Rev. Eric Hasha also prays for our 2010 graduates.
Tuesday 01 Jun 2010
Trinity Sunday: May 30, 2010 (Lindsay)
We welcome Rev. Lindsay Comstock back home for the first time in two years. Lindsay’s sermon focuses on work in East Asia among women and children at risk as potential victims of human trafficking. Her text for the morning is Acts 9:36-43. The service also features a beautiful solo by one of our teenagers and a trio from our ladies ensemble.
Sunday 23 May 2010
Worship: Pentecost Sunday, 5.23.10
Our worship centers on Acts 2:1-21. Pentecost is one of the most sacred days in the Christian Year. This year’s celebration features special music by Molly Huffstetler, Ryan Corbitt, Judy Fiske, and the Sanctuary Choir. The reading of Acts 2:1-2 features multiple voices speaking in multiple languages. Sterling Severns’ sermon focuses upon the history we have with a God that breathes life into us individually and collectively as a church.
Wednesday 12 May 2010
Mother’s Day: 5.9.10
Our worship centers on the Mother’s Day celebration. A child is dedicated. Special music is provided by both the Karen and Chin Choirs. One of our teenagers sings a song he composed followed by a powerful duet sung by Helen and Bod Davidson. Later in the service, Helen shares a wonderful testimony about her Mother. The brief sermon focuses on the promise Christ makes to the disciples in anticipation of the spirit’s arrival.
Wednesday 05 May 2010
Easter 5c: 5.2.10
Our communion service centers on John 13:31-35 . Be sure to listen to Emily Harry’s powerful testimony, Biak Tling and Tin Par’s duet, and the choir’s communion reflection.
Tuesday 20 Apr 2010
Easter 3c: 4.18.2010
Our worship centers on John 21, often labeled the Epilogue. Seven of the Disciples encounter Jesus on the Beach after he helps them catch 153 fish. Peter finds redemption in the ensuing conversation.
