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.
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.
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.
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.