April 27, 2020
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COVID-19
The following is excerpted from a devotional written by church member and intern, Corey White. You can download the devotional in its entirety here.
"In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
John 16:33
This paradox of a passage is one of the most hope-filled yet hard-to-hear passages in all of Scripture. In the same breat...
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April 22, 2020
by David Morrison
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COVID-19
Derek Webb wrote "A New Law" in 2005. It's on his Mockingbird record if you're interested. The song is good on multiple fronts and I encourage you to listen and consider. But, honestly, my favorite thing about the song is the last minute. As the song concludes, Mr. Webb simply repeats the refrain: Do Not Be Afraid. Do Not Be Afraid. Do Not Be Afraid. For an entire minute M...
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April 15, 2020
My sinuses tell me spring has sprung. It feels early, right?
Google tells me the season is running earlier than it has in over a century. Some online sources say the early arrival of Spring correlates with global warming. Most other sources are keeping me up to date on the pandemic. But what stays with me is how sweet it is that we, Christians, get to experience this Spri...
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March 19, 2020
by Bart Box
A pastoral reflection "gathering" for worship when the church is scattered....
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March 19, 2020
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Uncategorized
A church member reflects on live-streaming the Sunday service and how we might make the most of these times of physical separation....
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January 23, 2019
by Nick Murray
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Church Resources
| Tags: small group, growth group, sermon discussion
Discussing the church's sermons in small groups can be a very fruitful exercise. It can also be a very frustrating one if the right aims and parameters are not in place. Here are some "Do's and Don't's" to help small group leaders and members alike to get the most out of their sermon discussions. ...
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January 4, 2019
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Preparing for Worship
Preaching Passage: Luke 2:39-52
Here are the songs we will sing together this week:
"The Solid Rock" by Mote (YouTube)
"We Will Feast in the House of Zion" by McCracken (YouTube)
"Jerusalem" by Robinson, Thompson, Kleyn (YouTube)
"What a Beautiful Name" by Ligertwood Fielding (YouTube)
"I Stand Amazed" by Gabriel (YouTube)
See you Sunday morning!...
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December 28, 2018
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Preparing for Worship
Preaching Passage: Luke 2:22-38
Here are the songs we will sing together this week:
"All Glory Be To Christ" by Kensrue (YouTube)
"Behold Our God" by Baird Altrogge (YouTube)
"Amazing Grace" by Newton (YouTube)
"Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery" by Boswell, Papa, Bleecker (YouTube)
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" by Chisholm, Runyan, Piper (YouTube)
See you Sunday ...
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December 21, 2018
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Category:
Preparing for Worship
Preaching Passage: Luke 2:1-21
Sermon Title: Clash of Kingdoms
Here are the songs we will sing together this week:
"O Come O Come Emmanuel" by Coffin, Helmore, Neale (YouTube)
"Once in Royal David's City" by Alexander (YouTube)
"What Child Is This" by Dix Stainer (YouTube)
"Amen, Amen" by Robins Watts (YouTube)
"Go Tell It on the Mountain" by Rettino (YouTube)
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December 14, 2018
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Category:
Preparing for Worship
Preaching Passage: Luke 1:57-80
Sermon Title: God Is Merciful
Here are the songs we will sing together this week:
"Joy To the World" by Handel Watts (YouTube)
"Who Would Have Dreamed" by Hansen Kauflin (YouTube)
"O Come All Ye Faithful" by Oakley Wade (YouTube)
"Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery" by Boswell, Papa, Bleecker (YouTube)
"Amen, Amen" by Robins Watt...
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