Gary Church Podcast

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from February 4, 2023- the 5th Sunday After Epiphany! Our scripture is read by Greg Perisho (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Salt and Light” (03:33). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

•  Matthew 5:13-20
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire February 4, 2023 Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from January 29, 2023- the 4th Sunday After Epiphany! Our scripture is read by Pat McCluskey (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Blessed to Bless” (03:33). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

•  1 Corinthians 1:18-31
•  Matthew 5:1-12
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire January 29, 2023 Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from January 22, 2023- the 3rd Sunday After Epiphany! Our scripture is read by Bonnie Wheaton (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “On Them Light Has Shined” (03:36). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

• Isaiah 9:1-4
• Matthew 4:12-23
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire January 22, 2023 Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from January 15, 2023- the 2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, and Human Relations Sunday! Our scripture is read by Bob Barnes (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Come, Let Us Dream” (03:18). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

• Isaiah 49:1-7
• John 1:29-42
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire January 15, 2023 Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from January 8, 2023, Baptism of the Lord Sunday! Our scripture is read by Mary Ann Phemister  (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “You Belong, You are Beloved” (03:18). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

• Acts 10:34-43
• Matthew 3:13-17
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire January 8, 2023 Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from January 1, 2023, New Year's Day, Wesley Covenant Renewal Service, and Epiphany Sunday! Our scripture is read by Nan Krull and  (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Brian Felker Jones “Be Holy, As I Am Holy” (06:37). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

         Today we have a special opportunity to be part of the Wesley Covenant Renewal Service. In 1663 Richard Alleine, a Puritan, published  Vindiciae Pietatis:  or, “A Vindication of Godliness in the Greater Strictness and Spirituality of It”. In 1753, it was again published in John Wesley's  A Christian Library. Wesley used one chapter, "The Application of the Whole," on Monday, August 11, 1755, in what probably was the first real celebration of the Covenant Service in the Methodist movement.

           Wesley found the service rich and meaningful. After the time of Wesley several versions of the Covenant Service were developed, gradually giving Wesley's material less place in the total service. The present service follows our Basic Pattern of worship, enables the congregation to participate more fully, and updates language. Most significant, the liturgy beginning with the Invitation is taken directly from Wesley's service of 1780.

          The Covenant Service is most commonly held on New Year’s Eve or New Year Day. It is extremely popular to this very day across the breadth of Methodism around the world and Anglicanism. The heart of the service, focused in the Covenant Prayer, requires persons to commit themselves to God. We are looking forward to together through worship, re-committing ourselves to Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior!

• 2 Chronicles 34:29 –33
• Jeremiah 31:31 –34
• 1 Peter 1:13-25
• John 15:1–8 
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire Wesley Covenant Renewal Service, January 1, 2023 Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from December 24, 2022, Christmas Eve! Our scripture is read by Rev. Brian Felker Jones and Rev. Dr. Christ Pierson (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Love Divine” (05:28). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

• Isaiah 9:2-7 
• Luke 2:1-20
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire December 24, 2022 Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from December 18, 2022, the Fourth Sunday of Advent! Our scripture is read by Vickie Austin (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “As Necessary” (01:46). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

• Matthew 1:18-25 
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire December 18, 2022 Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This service, "Lessons and Carols," is one of music, art, and scripture.  We did not have a sermon but a reading of the Biblical salvation narrative through Advent scripture with the help of visual art and music. All of which makes it difficult to follow in a purely audio format. Thus, you are welcome to follow the links in the Show Notes to view the service . . . which we really hope you do! Thank you so much and my God bless you on this day!!!

• Video of the entire December 11, 2022- Lessons and Carols- Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from December 4, 2022, the Second Sunday of Advent! Happy New Year, y'all! Our scripture is read by Bill Austin (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “The Path of the Prince of Peace” (01:46). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

• Romans 15:4-13
• Matthew 3:1-12
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire December 4, 2022 Worship Service at Gary Church