Worship

Notes on the Notes – September 21, 2014

This week’s scripture:  Matthew 20:1-16 This week’s theme: “If I am first, who is last?” This week’s music: “Mother Earth, Our Mother Birthing” (More Voices #39) – This new hymn celebrates the four traditional elements of creation and the interconnectness of the Creation through time and place.   The words were written by Norman Habel in […]

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Sharon’s Sabbatical Reflections September 17, 2014

How much does one have to do in order for it to be a good day?  When I think of my ‘normal’ life, fulfillment comes from maximizing the number of accomplishments in any 24-hour period.  From the alarm going off in the morning until the book is closed and the light turned off at night, […]

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Sharon’s Sabbatical Reflections September 13, 2014

Well, many weeks have passed outside the normal routine of work.  Today I was reminded of the process my Dad went through as his retirement approached.  The company he worked for had a very structured protocol for all employees regardless of whether they worked in the plant or in the office.  Because the company offered […]

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Notes on the Notes – September 14, 2014

This week: Welcome Back Sunday/Blessing of the Backpacks* This week’s scripture reading: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18: 21-35 Season:  Creation time in the season of Pentecost** This week’s music: “Come In, Come In and Sit Down” (Voices United #395) – This family song became known to United Church congregations in the arrangement made by Darryl Nixon for […]

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October 17, 2014 A-Maze in Corn – Youth Group

Attention YOUTH GROUP! There will be fun & scary evening at the A-MAZE IN CORN  on Friday October 17, 2014. Please meet at the church at 6:30 pm. Bring your friends! Cost is $10:50 for 13 and over. $8.50 for 12 year olds. $6.00 for the Haunted Forest. If there are 20 or more youths, […]

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Sharon’s Sabbatical Reflections September 4, 2014

Well, you will note that my speed of reading has declined substantially with Quiet.  This is a book that demands slow consumption. I just completed a chapter devoted to the apparent affirmation of our culture for extroversion.  Cain begins by describing her experience as a participant in a Tony Robbins workshop in Atlanta.  Robbins is a […]

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