The Sounds of Faith

Romans 8:22-27 The Spirit prays for us with sighs too deep for words Ezekiel 37:1-14 The valley of dry bones We breathe, we groan, we hear the wind blow, sounds and words start to emerge from our mouth in ways we never thought possible. These are the sounds of faith

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Celebrating Women of Our Church

Psalm 95:1-7 A call to worship and obedience Romans 8:28,31,35,37-39 Working together for God In this 50th anniversary year of UCW, we will celebrate the work and witness of wonderful women in our church. A little history, a little fun, and thanks for God’s presence with us, past, present and

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Loving Earth

Genesis 2:4-9 Breath of lifePsalm 65:9-13 God sustains the creationLuke 12:22-28 Consider the lilies Our creed includes living “with respect in creation” in the church’s mission. This points us to a relationship of mutuality, and even of love. Beyond loving the earth, we are enjoined even to recognize the way

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Held in Common; United in Diversity

Acts 4:32-35 The believers shared everything in common.1 John 1:1-2:2 God is light; walk in the light.John 20:19-31 Jesus appears to the disciples. On this second Sunday after Easter it is easy to identify with the disciples who gathered in the small upper room. Are we ready to open our

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Expect the Unexpected

Acts 10:34-43 Peter preaches, “God shows no partiality.”John 20:1-18 Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene. What do you expect? The disciples came to the tomb expecting to see the body of Jesus, but found that the tomb was empty? What do you expect this Easter morning? Do you expect to come

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Mary Speaks and Judas Turns

Jeremiah 31:31-34 I will write my law on their hearts.Mary 4-7 Mary turned their minds to good.John 12:20-33 Whoever serves me, God will honour. The seed of true humanity is that which falls into the earth and dies.for then it bears much fruit. As we move towards the last hour

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