Worship

Notes on the Notes – February 10 – Ash Wednesday

“What Wondrous Love is This” (VU #147) “What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, To bear the dreadful curse for my […]

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Daily Prayer for the Season of Lent

Holy, holy, holy God We place ourselves in your presence; we rest in the promise of your grace. Our minds and our spirits are cluttered with many thoughts and feelings that threaten to pull our attention away from you.  Let us unclench our fists and release these things: We release all that we have done […]

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Notes on the Notes – February 7, 2016

This week’s theme:  Transfiguration Sunday This week’s scripture readings: Exodus 34: 29-35, Luke 9:28-36 This week’s music: “Holy Moment” As we come today, we remind ourselves of what we do;  that these songs are not just songs, but signs of love for You.   This is a holy moment now, something of heaven touches earth, […]

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Notes on the Notes – January 31, 2016

This week’s theme:  What is Love? This week’s scripture readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 This week’s music: “Praise Our Maker” (VU #316) “Praise our Maker, peoples of one family; God is love, God is love! Praise our Maker, peoples of one family; God is love, God is love! Love our Saviour, followers of Jesus; […]

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Sharon’s Sermon Resources – January 24, 2016

These are links to interviews with David Gregory whose recent book, “How’s Your Faith?” will have a significant place in the sermon this week. David Gregory on faith, leaving NBC, and 2016 with Katie Couric, September 15, 2015 :  https://www.yahoo.com/katiecouric/david-gregory-meet-the-press-2016-election-faith-129144626813.html   David Gregory’s speech at the Jewish Federation General Assembly November 2015: AFTER WORDS with […]

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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 […]

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Notes 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 […]

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January 22, 2016 Youth Group Movie Night

Youth Group Movie Night!  Join us at the church on Friday, January 22nd from 7 to 9:30pm for a movie night! There will be a number of movies to choose from and we will as a group pick a movie to watch. Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring some snacks. Popcorn and drinks will be […]

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Notes 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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