This morning, I invite you to worship the risen and reigning Lord Jesus together with us. As usual, our worship takes place in three sections or movements. The first movement is our approach to God, as He gathers us. This movement is about preparing our hearts to hear God’s Word. Remember, as we use the … Continue reading Home Worship – April 19
Home Worship – Easter Sunday, April 12
May the risen Lord Jesus be with you as you worship together with us.
Tenebrae: Service of Shadows
Maundy Thursday — Good Friday April 9 & 10, 2020 This service is conducted by video. Follow the disciples to the cross of Jesus. As the candles are blown out, we draw nearer to Jesus’ death. The last candle, however, is not extinguished, but merely hidden, to remind us of our hope. service-of-shadowsDownload Prelude: "Pie … Continue reading Tenebrae: Service of Shadows
Home Worship – April 5
Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Today is Palm Sunday, and we should be in church, remembering our Lord Jesus’ humble entrance into Jerusalem, riding a borrowed donkey, to the shouts of “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” The kids were scheduled to sing, waving palm branches as the crowds … Continue reading Home Worship – April 5
Communion at Home
While not ideal, and certainly not ordinary, we are going to come to the Lord’s Table together, separately, this Sunday (April 5). If you are celebrating with your spouse, your kids, or by yourself, remember with us what this feast means: Communion is a feast of remembrance. At this table we give thanks for the … Continue reading Communion at Home
Home Worship — March 29
Thank you for worshiping together with us. Make yourself ready for worship.Shower and get dressed, like you would to attend sanctuary worship. Or don’t: stay in your pajamas and grab a cup of coffee. Do whatever will keep you free of distractions or discomfort during this next hour.Silence your phone and put it in another … Continue reading Home Worship — March 29
Home Worship – March 22
Thank you for worshiping together with us, apart. If you are worshiping alone, you are welcome to light a candle, and open a journal to write down your prayers and thoughts with God. If you are worshiping with your spouse, share the scripture readings and the prayers, so that you can lead each other in … Continue reading Home Worship – March 22
Home Worship
In this unexpected season of separation, we are suspending our sanctuary worship services together. Instead, we are trying something new. We invite you to worship our Lord Jesus in your homes, not merely by watching others worship, but by conducting your own worship experience. Whether you are worshiping by yourself, or with your spouse, or … Continue reading Home Worship
Responding to COVID-19
We are cancelling all services until further notice. Just because we will not be going to church, that does not mean we will stop being the church. During this unprecedented season of solidarity and separation, we will be learning how to be the church differently: We will worship in our homes. Over the weekend, Pastor … Continue reading Responding to COVID-19
NO CHURCH ACTIVITIES (12-29)
Due to winter weather, there will be no morning worship service or Sunday school December 29. Next Sunday, January 5, we will celebrate communion together. The following Sunday, January 12, we will celebrate the ordination and installation of elders and deacons!
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