Notes on the Notes
Notes on the Notes – January 24, 2016
This week’s theme: A corporate job description This week’s scripture readings: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a – God creates a “body” with all the right parts Luke 4:14021 – Jesus returns to Nazareth and proclaims his mission This week’s music: “Many Are the Lightbeams” (VU #588) “Many are the lightbeams from the one light. Our one light […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – January 17, 2016
This week’s theme: The Holy Spirit works best for those who want it to work! This week’s scripture readings: 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 – gifts of the Spirit John 2:1-11 – the wedding at Cana – Jesus did what was best for the community This week’s music: “Jesus Bids Us Shine” (VU #585) “Jesus bids […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – January 10, 2016
This week’s theme: Baptism of Jesus – a new ritual for a new era This week’s Scripture readings: Isaiah 43:1-7 – God creates us and calls us by name Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 – the baptism of Jesus by John This week’s music: “I am the Light of the World” (VU #87) I am the […]
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Notes on the Notes – January 3, 2016
This week’s theme: Epiphany – A Time of New Beginning – The Jesus Era This week’s Scripture readings: Ecclesiastes 3 – to everything there is a season Revelation 21: 1-6a – a new heaven and a new earth This week’s music: “The First Nowell” (VU #91) “The first Nowell the angel did say was to […]
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Notes on the Notes – Christmas Eve 2015
Christmas Eve Scripture Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 – The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light Luke 2:1-20 – The nativity story 5 p.m. Service (Scroll down for the 7 & 11 p.m. services) The music for this service will be led by The Praise Team and The Joyful Noise “Come, Let Us […]
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Notes on the Notes – Blue Christmas Service – Dec. 21, 2015
“The First Nowell” “The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel…” This traditional text likely dates from the 17th century or earlier. […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – Sunday, December 20, 2015 – Advent 4
This week’s theme: ADVENT 4/Baptism/Mary & Elizabeth This week’s scripture readings: Micah 5:2-5a – God promises a ruler from Bethlehem who will lead his flock to peace Luke 1:39-55 – Mary visits Elizabeth who greets her with great joy/God’s promise will be fulfilled though Mary This week’s music: “Away in a Manger” (VU #69) “Away […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – December 13, 2015 – Advent 3
This week’s theme: Advent 3/White Gift Sunday* This week’s scripture readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20 – “I will bring you home” – Sing, daughter of Zion; God comes to bring you home Luke 3:7-18-the preaching of John the Baptist – one is coming who will baptize with fire and the Holy Spirit. This week’s music: “In […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – Sunday, December 6, 2015 – Advent 2
This week’s theme: ADVENT 2/Communion This week’s scripture readings: Luke 1:68-79 – Song of Zechariah: “Blessed be the God of Israel….And you will be called the prophet of the Most High.” Luke 3:1-6 – When speaking of John the Baptist, Luke quotes the prophecy of the coming Messiah from Isaiah – a voice […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – November 29, 2015 – Advent 1
This week’s theme: Jesus’ Family Tree This week’s scriptures: Jeremiah 33:14-16 – awaiting the fulfillment of God’s promise to David – a righteous branch from David’s line Luke 21:25-36 – be alert and watchful for the coming kingdom – signs of hope This week’s music: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” (VU #35) Good Christian friends, rejoice […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – Sunday, November 22
This Week’s Theme: Reign of Christ Sunday This Week’s Scripture: Revelation 1:4b-8 – “I am the Alpha and Omega…” John 18:33-37 – Pilate struggles to understand who Jesus is This Week’s Music: “I Love to Tell the Story” (VU #343) “I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and his glory, […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – November 15, 2015
This week’s theme: Worry vs Prayer/Baptism/Praise Team Contemporary Service This week’s scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 This week’s music: “Come Just as you are” “Come just as you are, Hear the Spirit call. Call just as you are – Come and see, come, receive, come and live forever Life everlasting and strength for today Taste the […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – November 8, 2015
This week’s theme: Remembrance/Peace This week’s scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44 This week’s music: “When Quiet Peace is Shattered” (VU #615) “When quiet peace is shattered by dreadful noise of war, And we are bruised and battered by fighting’s constant roar; Lord, break the silence of your word and let your healing voice be heard. […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – November 1, 2015
This Week’s Theme: All Saints’ Sunday, Communion This Week’s Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Revelation 21:1-6a This Week’s Music: “I See a New Heaven” (VU #713) “I see a new heaven, I see a new earth as the old one will pass away, Where the fountain of life flows and without price goes to all people […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – Reformation Sunday
This week’s special event: Premiere of the dramatic reading “Sola Fide” by John McTavish This week’s scripture readings: Job 42:1-6,10-17 Hebrews 7:23-28 This week’s music: “Let Us With a Gladsome Mind” (VU #234) “Let us, with a gladsome mind, praise our God, forever kind; Whose great mercies still endure, ever faithful, ever sure. God, […]
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