Worship

4:00pm

Christmas Eve Family Worship

Preacher: 
Pastor John Smoke
Music: 

Chorister Choir
Cherub Choir
Angel Choir

A worship celebration specially geared toward children, with music provided by the Children's Choirs (Angel, Cherub, and Chorister Choirs). Rev. John Smoke will share the message.

7:00pm

Christmas Eve Family Service

Preacher: 
Deacon Wesley Dorr
Hope for the World
Music: 

Connection Choir

A family service featuring the Connection Choir. The message, Hope for the World, will be given by Pastor of Youth Ministries, Rev. Wesley Dorr. This service will include Holy Communion.

Blue Christmas Service

Finding yourself feeling blue this Christmas season? For many, especially those who have lost a loved one, or are in other times of struggle, the Christmas season is difficult. This special Blue Christmas service will include time for reflection, remembering those we hold in our hearts, and hearing the promise of comfort, hope, and peace that Christmas proclaims.

All are welcome!

Location: 
Chapel
Date: 
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 7:00pm

Caroling Around the World – The Christmas Cantata

November 30, 2018 - 6:58pm

Caroling Around the World

Gather your friends and families and come enjoy the Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata, Caroling Around the World, this Sunday, December 2.

We open our hearts to familiar and new carols from 20 countries featuring vocal and instrumental soloists with the Chancel Choir.

Rev. John Smoke, our Christian Education Director, will lead the global tour for children, and projection designs will enhance our music without borders.

The 55-voice Chancel Choir is conducted by Ms. Diane Hires.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 30, 2018
First Sunday After Christmas Day
10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Anna
The Mischief of Ministry
Scripture: 
Luke 2:41-52
Music: 

Dan Calandriello, solo
Chris Dortwegt, flute

All children are invited to return to their families after the Moment for Children. There will be no Sunday School during the service.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 23, 2018
Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:15am

Worship Service

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Music: 

Chapel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor performed by the high school Chapel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, 1st-6th graders may go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.

11:00am

Worship Service

Music: 

Chancel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the Chancel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, children may return to their families for worship or go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 16, 2018
Third Sunday of Advent
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
Giving Joy Over Dread
Scripture: 
Philippians 4:4–7

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
Giving Joy Over Dread
Scripture: 
Philippians 4:4–7
Music: 

Chapel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor performed by the high school Chapel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, 1st-6th graders may go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
Giving Joy Over Dread
Scripture: 
Philippians 4:4–7
Music: 

Chancel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the Chancel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, children may return to their families for worship or go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 9, 2018
Second Sunday of Advent
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
Preparing for God
Scripture: 
Luke 3:1–6
Music: 

Ryan Sanhamel, solo

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
Preparing for God
Scripture: 
Luke 3:1–6
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Chancel Ringers
Chris Dortwegt, flute; Amy Vogt, oboe; Meghan Lyda, cello

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor performed by the high school Chapel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, 1st-6th graders may go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.

11:00am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
Preparing for God
Scripture: 
Luke 3:1–6
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chancel Ringers
Chris Dortwegt, flute; Amy Vogt, oboe; Meghan Lyda, cello

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the Chancel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, children may return to their families for worship or go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.

11:00am

Messy Church

Messy Church is a new kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym. Please register in advance so that we can prepare food and supplies.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 2, 2018
First Sunday of Advent
8:15am

Worship Service

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata

Caroling Around the World
Music: 

Chancel Choir

Gather your friends and families who like to sing and come enjoy the Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 2. The service will feature 20 short carols from around the globe and will have opportunities for the congregation to join us in song.

John Smoke, our Christian Education Director, will narrate.

The 55-voice Chancel Choir will be conducted by Ms. Diane Hires.

11:00am

Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata

Caroling Around the World
Music: 

Chancel Choir

Gather your friends and families who like to sing and come enjoy the Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 2. The service will feature 20 short carols from around the globe and will have opportunities for the congregation to join us in song.

John Smoke, our Christian Education Director, will narrate.

The 55-voice Chancel Choir will be conducted by Ms. Diane Hires.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, November 25, 2018
Christ the King Sunday
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Anna
Christ Reigns
Scripture: 
John 18:33–37
Music: 

Pastor Anna Voinovich, soloist

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Anna
Christ Reigns
Scripture: 
John 18:33–37
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Worship Band

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor performed by the high school Chapel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, 1st-6th graders may go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Anna
Christ Reigns
Scripture: 
John 18:33–37
Music: 

Chancel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the Chancel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, children may return to their families for worship or go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.

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