from Matthew 3:13-17 In the waters of our baptism we step into our identity and our purpose in the Kingdom of God. As you remember your baptism, may you hear that you are called Beloved, and may you live into making the beauty of God’s Kingdom known and present in this world. w/ Vern Collins

from 2 Kings 23:1-3 As we begin this new year, let us consider what it might mean to renew our commitment to relationship with God…or let us consider what it might mean to be open to a relationship with God for the fist time. Wesley Covenant Prayer: I am no longer my own, but yours. … Continue reading "(January 1, 2023) “Covenant Renewal”-(Combined Service)"

*Combined Christmas Eve Worship Gathering from Isaiah 9:1-7 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain.  What if, this year we allowed the deep … Continue reading "(December 24, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: A Great Light”"

from Isaiah 7:10-16 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain.  What if, this year we allowed the deep longing we carry inside us … Continue reading "(December 18, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: Someone Greater”"

*from our Combined Worship Gathering for our Christmas Cantata from Isaiah 35 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain.  What if, this year … Continue reading "(December 11, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: Everlasting Joy”"

from Isaiah 11:1-10 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain.  What if, this year we allowed the deep longing we carry inside us … Continue reading "(December 4, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: In That Day”"

from Isaiah 2:1-5 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain. What if, this year we allowed the deep longing we carry inside us … Continue reading "(November 27, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: A New Way”"

from Philippians 4:4-7 Scripture is full of reasons to give thanks. It is full of instruction toward gratitude and thanksgiving before God. A Spirit of Thanksgiving ought to be one of the things that marks the people of God and sets us apart from a world that has a difficult time being able to place … Continue reading "(November 20, 2022) “Giving Thanks in All Seasons: Rejoice Always”"

from Hebrews 12:28-29 Scripture is full of reasons to give thanks. It is full of instruction toward gratitude and thanksgiving before God. A Spirit of Thanksgiving ought to be one of the things that marks the people of God and sets us apart from a world that has a difficult time being able to place … Continue reading "(November 13, 2022) “Giving Thanks in All Seasons: A Life of Thanksgiving”"

from Hebrews 12:1-3 Scripture is full of reasons to give thanks. It is full of instruction toward gratitude and thanksgiving before God. A Spirit of Thanksgiving ought to be one of the things that marks the people of God and sets us apart from a world that has a difficult time being able to place … Continue reading "(November 6, 2022) “Giving Thanks in All Seasons: A Great Cloud of Witnesses”"