Worship

Sunday Worship

Sunday, April 8, 2018
Second Sunday of Easter
Environmental Stewardship Sunday
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

Preacher: 
Jan Roehll (The Conservation Foundation)
Nature Rx
Scripture: 
Psalm 24:1-2
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Chancel Ringers

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. The service also includes music from the Chancel Ringers. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and may follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children or return to their families.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Jan Roehll (The Conservation Foundation)
Nature Rx
Scripture: 
Psalm 24:1-2
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chancel Ringers

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music performed by the Chancel Choir and Chancel Ringers. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and may follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children or return to their families.

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.

Good Friday

Friday, March 30, 2018
7:30 pm

Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Music: 

The Chancel Choir

Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. Mark 15:37

During this solemn Tenebrae Service, the Chancel Choir sings reflective, somber anthems, the lights dim and candles are extinguished as the last words of Christ are read and His death is imminent. The service ends in silence and darkness.

7:30 pm

Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Music: 

The Chancel Choir

Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. Mark 15:37

During this solemn Tenebrae Service, the Chancel Choir sings reflective, somber anthems, the lights dim and candles are extinguished as the last words of Christ are read and His death is imminent. The service ends in silence and darkness.

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, March 29, 2018
12:00 pm

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

This is my body, which is given for you. Luke 22:19

At these Maundy Thursday communion services we will commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified.

6:30 pm

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

This is my body, which is given for you. Luke 22:19

At these Maundy Thursday communion services we will commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified.

7:00 pm

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

This is my body, which is given for you. Luke 22:19

At these Maundy Thursday communion services we will commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified.

6:30 pm

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

This is my body, which is given for you. Luke 22:19

At these Maundy Thursday communion services we will commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified.

12:00 pm

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

This is my body, which is given for you. Luke 22:19

At these Maundy Thursday communion services we will commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified.

7:00 pm

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

This is my body, which is given for you. Luke 22:19

At these Maundy Thursday communion services we will commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, April 1, 2018
Easter Sunday
8:00am

Easter Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
A Word that Knows Your Name
Scripture: 
John 20:11-20
Music: 

Chapel Choir

This Easter service will be held in the sanctuary. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Easter Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
A Word that Knows Your Name
Scripture: 
John 20:11-20
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Brass Ensemble

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary. The Chancel Choir, led by Diane Hires, and a Brass Ensemble, directed by Pattie Barnes, will perform inspirational music glorifying God and the Risen Christ. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

Easter Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
A Word that Knows Your Name
Scripture: 
John 20:11-20
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Brass Ensemble
Angel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary. The Chancel Choir, led by Diane Hires, and a Brass Ensemble, directed by Pattie Barnes, will perform inspirational music glorifying God and the Risen Christ. There will be a special message for children by Pastor John Smoke.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, March 25, 2018
Palm Sunday
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
At the Name of Jesus
Scripture: 
Mark 11:1-11
Philippians 2:5-11
Music: 

Carolyn Donnelly, flute

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.

10:00am

Together@10 Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
At the Name of Jesus
Scripture: 
Mark 11:1-11
Philippians 2:5-11
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Cherub Choir
Judy Hanley, soloist

Join us for a special Palm Sunday Service where the 9:30 and 11:00 services will be combined into ONE service at 10:00 a.m. This is a great time to make new friends, re-connect with old friends and bring guests to visit our church.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, March 18, 2018
Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
Power and Lent
Scripture: 
John 10:17-18

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 Jim
Power and Lent
Scripture: 
John 10:17-18
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Westminster Ringers

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the high school Chapel Choir and Westminster Ringers. 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 Jim
Power and Lent
Scripture: 
John 10:17-18
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Westminster Ringers

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music performed by the Chancel Choir and the Westminster Ringers. 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. Preschool and Kindergarten students will meet in room 114. First through sixth grade will return to the sanctuary during the final hymn.

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