Please accept our apologies - we do not have rights to publish the cantata we presented, but here is the rest of the service. Scripture references: Luke 1:46b-55 and Luke 1:39-45 “GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN REJOICE” – Public Domain, but arrangement by Smalltown Poets (used with permission!) "GO NOW IN PEACE" – Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by…

Our guest preacher today is Julie Bartle. Scripture references: Isaiah 12:2-6 and Philippians 4:4-7 “JOY TO THE WORLD/JOYFUL, JOYFUL” -- CCLI Song # 7128618 | Edward Hodges | George Frideric Handel |Henry Van Dyke | Isaac Watts | Ludwig van Beethoven | Phil Wickham | © 2018 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publis…

Scripture references: Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 3:1-6 “PREPARE YE THE WAY” -- CCLI Song # 5286041 | Michael W. Smith | © 2008 Smittyfly Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Curb Word Music (Admin. by WC Music Corp.) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHO…

Scripture references: Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36 “I THANK GOD” -- CCLI Song # 7169680 | Aaron Moses | Chuck Butler | Dante Bowe | Enrique Holmes | Jesse Cline | Maryanne J. George | © 2021 Bethel Worship Publishing; Heritage Worship Music Publishing; Maverick City Publishing; Aaron Moses Chiriboga Music; Be Essential Songs; Holmeboy Music …

What happens when we rely only on political power and not the power of God? What hope does Hosea have? God is going to do something to save and restore God’s people! Scripture references: Hosea 10:12 and 1 Corinthians3:6-9 “DAYS OF ELIJAH” -- CCLI Song # 1537904 | Robin Mark | © 1996 Song Solutions Daybreak (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutio…

This Sunday's worship was held out doors in our Pumpkin Patch. Due to the noise factor, the sermon itself could not be recorded, but the sermon was recorded later. Please accept our apologies. Included are a couple of songs that we sung during worship which were recorded on an earlier date. “GREAT IN POWER” -- CCLI Song # 2582339 | Russell Fragar |…

Scripture references: James 3:13-14 and Ecclesiastes 12:12-13 In a world filled with information, opinions, and choices,the quest for wisdom has never been more vital. Wisdom isn’t merely knowledge; it’s the ability to apply that knowledge in a way that is discerning and beneficial. Let’s explore why wisdom is essential for our lives. “RISE UP AND …

Scripture references: Matthew 22:34-40 and Matthew 7:12 Jesus names us many times in scripture as neighbors” to one another. We have been depending on his vision for the neighbor-liness of humanity as we navigate ourown search for good news.” Together, we will continue to find ways to tell deeply good news for all people by filtering our interactio…

Scripture references: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26 and Matthew 7:12 In studying scripture each week, we consider the ways that our spiritual ancestors dealt with their own time of division. Together, we find ways to tell deeply good news for all people in our day by filtering our interactions through the lens of respect. Today’s scripture describes how de…

Scripture references: Ephesians 4:1-6 and Matthew 7:12 Sometimes, even if we find it hard to believe, we must claim as truth the Gospel, good news. Together, we find ways to tell deeply good news for all people byfiltering our interactions through the lens of humility. Today’s scripture speaks of approaching one another with all humility, gentlenes…

Scripture references: Isaiah 11:6-9 and Matthew 7:1-5 In this series, we are examining the news we take in and share. We are looking for the really good news that can sustain us in the long haul. Together, we find ways to tell deeply good news for all people by filtering our interactions through the lens of compassion. Today’s scripture gives us wh…

Scripture references: Psalm 8, Matthew 18:1-5, and Isaiah 40:28-31 “EVERLASTING GOD” -- CCLI Song # 4556538 | Brenton Brown | Ken Riley | © 2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD” -- CCLI Song # 434839…

Scripture references: Galatians 6:10 “HEART OF WORSHIP” - CCLI Song # 2296522 | Matt Redman | © 1999 Thankyou Music | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “GLORIA PATRI” - CCLI Song # 767775 | Henry Wellington Greatorex | © Public Domain | For use solely with the SongSelect® Te…

Scripture references: Isaiah 43:19 and Corinthians 5:17 “BLESSED BE YOUR NAME” -- CCLI Song # 3798438 | Beth Redman | Matt Redman | © 2002 Thankyou Music | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “GOD BE THE GLORY” -- CCLI Song # 7228535 | Andrew Bergthold | Darren Mulligan | Ran …

Scripture references: Ephesians 3:14-21 and Samuel 11:1-15 “THIS IS AMAZING GRACE” -- CCLI Song # 6333821 | Jeremy Riddle | Josh Farro | Phil Wickham | © 2012 Phil Wickham Music (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.]) | Seems Like Music (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.]) | Sing My Songs (Admin. by BMG …

Scripture references: Psalm 119:105, 133 and Proverbs 3:5-6 “YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH” -- CCLI Song # 4477026 | Matt Maher | © 2003 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | spiritandsong.com | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “TRUST IN GOD” -- CCLI Song # 7206001 | B…

Today was VBS Sunday and all music was copyrighted by that program, so we only have the sermon.

With freedom comes the strength and power to advocate for those unable to speak for themselves. Ultimately it isthrough Christ alone that we find true freedom. Scripture references: Proverbs 31:8-9, Galatians 5:1, and 2 Corinthians 3:17 “THERE IS FREEDOM” -- CCLI Song # 7192043 | Bryan Fowler | Ethan Hulse | Josh Baldwin | © 2021 Glory Ghost Publis…

Scripture references: Romans 12:14-19 Romans 13:8-10, and Matthew 22:36-40 “LOVE THE LORD” -- CCLI Song # 4572938 | Lincoln Brewster | © 2005 Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. | www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “L…

Our guest pastor today was Barbara Smith! Thank you for a wonderful message. Scripture reference: John 15: 1-12 “SANCTUARY” -- CCLI Song # 24140 | John W. Thompson | Randy Scruggs | © 1982 Full Armor Publishing Company (Admin. by Peermusic III, Ltd.) | Whole Armor Publishing Company (Admin. by Peermusic III, Ltd.) | For use solely with the SongSele…

We welcomed Rev. Bob Clark as our guest pastor today. Scripture references for today's sermon are 2 Corinthians 5:6–10, 14–17 and Mark 4:26–34. “EVERLASTING GOD” -- CCLI Song # 4556538 | Brenton Brown | Ken Riley | © 2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.c…

Scripture references: Psalm 138:3-8 and 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 “PEOPLE NEED THE LORD” - CCLI Song # 18084 | GregNelson | Phill McHugh | © 1983 River Oaks Music Company; Shepherd's Fold Music | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “WEARY TRAVELER” -- CCLI Song # 7184142 | Andrew …

Celebrate the mystery and truth that God knows us intimately, God doesn't just know our names or faces; He sees the depths of our being. He knows our thoughts before we even think them, our paths before we take them. This all-encompassing knowledge can feel overwhelming, even intimidating. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, known and loved by G…

This Memorial Day, we focus on themes of sacrifice, service, and the pursuit of peace, and how Christians can create a meaningful and respectful way to honor those who have served their country. Scripture references: John 15:12-13, Isaiah 2:4, and Micah 6:8 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204 | Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken…

Scripture references: Acts 2:1-21 and John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 “SOUL ON FIRE” -- CCLI Song # 7032679 | Brenton Brown | David Carr | Mac Powell | Mark Lee | Matt Maher | Tai Anderson | © Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) | I Am A Pilgrim Songs (Admin. by Essential Music P…

Today's sermon talks about approaching others with compassion, kindness, humility, and patience. It also highlights the importance of forgiveness, mirroring God's forgiveness for us. Love is then presented as the binding force that brings these qualities together in a harmonious relationship. It also focuses on maintaining unity within relationship…

Jesus presents loving one another as a "new command," a core principle for his followers. He emphasizes the importance of this love by stating it should reflect the way he has loved us. Scripture references: Matthew 11:28-30 and Romans 15:13 “LOVE CAME DOWN” -- CCLI Song # 5148938 | BrianJohnson | Ian McIntosh | Jenn Johnson | Jeremy Edwardson | Je…

Scripture references: Isaiah 41:10 and Romans 8:28 “HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD” -- CCLI Song # 4348399 | Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | Jesse Reeves | © 2004 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Wondrously Made Songs (Admin. by Mu…

Scripture references: Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6 , and Ephesians 3:17-18 “PRAISE YOU ANYWHERE” -- CCLI Song # 7219772 | Ben Fielding | Brandon Lake | Hank Bentley | Jacob Sooter | © Brandon Lake Music; Capitol CMG Paragon; SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia; Songs By That Dog Will Hunt; Just When Publishing; So Essential Tunes | For use solely wit…

Scripture references: 1 John 3:1-7 and Luke 24:36b-48 “OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART” -- CCLI Song # 2298355 | Paul Baloche | © 1997 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM…

Our Praise Team shares in testimony and song how God has worked in their life. Enjoy! “HERE I AM TO WORSHIP” -- CCLI Song # 3266032 | Tim Hughes | © 2000 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “THE MORE I SEEK YOU” -- CCLI Song …

Open your eyes to wonder. Our God is full of surprises. Very early, still in darkness, we set out. Sorrowful, uncertain, knowing only our loss, we return to the tomb in our anguish and our love. Love looks back at us and calls us by name. You are seeking Jesus, who died on the cross. He has been raised. He is not here in your loss. The tomb could n…

Today we start with palms welcoming Jesus to Jerusalem and end with the passion detailing Jesus’ betrayal by Judas, his physical and emotional torment endured as an act of divine compassion opening the path to salvation for all humankind. This leads us to Holy Week as we commemorate Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, before resurrection Sunday! Scrip…

As we near the culmination of Lent, we find ourselves in a familiar yet unsettling place – the wilderness. John 12:20-33 echoes this sentiment, placing Jesus in a liminal space amidst Greek seekers and a looming confrontation with his own mortality. But this wilderness isn't barren; it's teeming with seeds of life and resurrection, waiting to be so…

John 3:14-21, a passage that resonates with a question that echoes through our lives: truth or consequence? It's a question that hangs heavy, demanding our attention, our response. Scripture references: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 and John 3:14-21 “FOREVER” -- CCLI Song # 3148428 | Chris Tomlin | © 2001 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | …

John 2:13-22 recounts Jesus's dramatic action of cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem. This event is rich with symbolism and offers a powerful message for us today in cleaning our own house (own self). Scripture references: Psalm 51:1-13 and John 2:13-22 “CHANGE MY HEART O GOD” -- CCLI Song # 1565 | Eddie Espinosa | © 1982 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing …

As we navigate the wildernesses of our own lives, let us listen to the whispers of Jesus. Let us embrace the challenges that come with denying ourselves and taking up our cross. Let us remember that the greatest treasures are not found in the comfort zones of this world, but in the depths of our souls, waiting to be discovered through faith and sac…

Wilderness experiences can be isolating, lonely, challenging, and unpredictable. There are obstacles that will require resourcefulness and resilience to overcome as we navigate difficult terrain. It is an inner journey of transformation when we step outside our comfort zone and connect with God in deeper ways while learning more about our own faith…

Today was Scout Sunday! Did you know they have been associated with us since 1961 and helped build our Fellowship Hall, along with numerous Eagle Projects all around the church. A big THANK YOU to the Scouts and all the leaders for all they’ve done for us! God is always at work in our lives and in the world, redeeming, blessing, rescuing, and heali…

God is steadfast and faithful to the covenant made with God's people that extend across time and space. How can we remain faithful in our relationships with God and with others in our life? The covenantal relationship between God and humans serves as a model for healthy relationships between individuals and communities, emphasizing values like trus…

God is constantly teaching us and showing us who Jesus is and who we are celled to be. In Jesus' life, we see how God moves. Jesus' power is revealed in his teaching and mercy, freeing us to live fully. Scripture references: Psalm 98 and Mark 1:21-28 “GREAT IN POWER” -- CCLI Song # 2582339 | Russell Fragar | © 1998 Hillsong MP Songs (Admin. by Capi…

See how the power of God’s blessing will make us a blessing in the lives of other people. We are happy to receive God’s blessings, but we often don’t ask the next question; What am I called to do with this blessing? We are not just containers of God’s blessings, but we are to be conduits ready to pass the blessings we receive on to others. We are b…

God knows that every day we face temptations that pull us away from Jesus. We are called to be attentive to our own temptations lurking in our own life as we ask God to guard our hearts and minds that we may follow Jesus's example. Scripture references: Matthew 4:1-11 and Galatians 6:1-6 “GIVE US CLEAN HANDS” -- CCLI Song # 2060208 | Charlie Hall |…

The Baptism of the Lord marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, making it a significant event within Protestant theology. Celebrating this event allows us to reflect on the teachings and mission of Jesus. Scripture references: Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:9-11 “LIGHT OF THE STABLE” -- CCLI Song # 1914616 | Elizabeth Rhymer | Steve Rhymer | © 1975.…

Grace is a gift that keeps giving. It is the dimension of God active within us, doing for us what we cannot do or ourselves. It is not static, but dynamic. It is ongoing. Scripture references: John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8-9 “JOY TO THE WORLD/JOYFUL, JOYFUL” -- CCLI Song # 7128618 | Edward Hodges | George Frideric Handel | Henry Van Dyke | Isaac Watt…

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent focusing on love. Love is at the very core of the Christmas story - Mary's love for her son, Zechariah and Elizabeth's love for each other and for John, the love and respect of the Magi, the Shepherds for Jesus, and God's love for all the world. Scripture references: Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 1:46-55 “EMMANUEL” -- C…

Unfortunately, we are not able to publish the cantata portion due to copyright restrictions. Today marks the third week of Advent which celebrates the joy of Christmas day and often focuses on the declaration of Jesus' birth by the angels to the shepherds. Their words of rejoicing (calling us to give "glory to God in the highest") stir up our souls…

Scripture references for today: Isaiah 40:1-5 and Mark 1:1-8 Today we're reflecting on the peace promised by Christ's birth and the faithfulness of all those who played a part in the Christmas story. “PREPARE YE THE WAY” -- CCLI Song # 5286041 | Michael W. Smith | © 2008 Smittyfly Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Curb Word Music (Admin. b…

Scripture references: Psalm 119:129-136 and Romans 8:26-39 “YOU NEVER LET GO” -- CCLI Song # 4674166 | Beth Redman | Matt Redman | ©2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “OUR GOD” -- CCLI Song # 5677416 | Chris Tomlin | Je…

Scripture references: Psalm 139:1-11 and Matthew 10: 29 – 31 “THIS IS AMAZING GRACE” -- CCLI Song # 6333821 | Jeremy Riddle | Josh Farro | Phil Wickham | © 2012 Phil Wickham Music (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.]) | Seems Like Music (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.]) | Sing My Songs (Admin. by BM…