Worship

Sunday Worship

Sunday, March 11, 2018
Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
Life and Lent
Scripture: 
Mark 8:29-35

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
Life and Lent
Scripture: 
Mark 8:29-35
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 and Worship Band. 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
Life and Lent
Scripture: 
Mark 8:29-35
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Jamie Gamonez, flute

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music performed by the Chancel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, they may return to their families for worship or go with Pastor John to Sunday School. Preschool and Kindergarten students will meet in room 114. 1st through 6th grade will return to the sanctuary during the final hymn.

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, March 4, 2018
Third Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
The Gift of Choice
Scripture: 
Mark 10:17-27

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 Greta
The Gift of Choice
Scripture: 
Mark 10:17-27
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 and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
The Gift of Choice
Scripture: 
Mark 10:17-27
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Cherub Choir

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

Together @10 Palm Sunday Worship

February 23, 2018 - 10:08pm

On Palm Sunday, March 25, we will hold a special Together@10 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.

Please note that the 8:15 a.m. service will still be held in the Chapel.

Easter Flowers

February 23, 2018 - 10:03pm

It's time to order Easter Flowers! 

Easter flower options are:

  • Easter Lilies
  • Tulips
  • Azaleas
  • Hydrangeas

There are envelopes in the pews to be used for ordering. If you would like to purchase a plant, please fill out the information on the front of the envelope and enclose a check. You may indicate on the envelope if you would like the flowers in memory of someone or in honor of someone. Place your order in the offering plate on Sunday or bring it to the church office.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, February 25, 2018
Second Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
A Parable and Lent
Scripture: 
Luke 14:15-24
Music: 

Judy Hanley and Al DeBraal, duet

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
A Parable and Lent
Scripture: 
Luke 14:15-24
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Chorister Choir
Helen Kosowski, flute

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 until the Moment for Children. Afterwards, 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
A Parable and Lent
Scripture: 
Luke 14:15-24
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Helen Kosowski, flute

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music performed by the Chancel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship until the Moment for Children. Afterwards, 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. 1st through 6th grade will return to the sanctuary during the final hymn.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, February 18, 2018
First Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
The Gift of Change
Scripture: 
Mark 1:9-15

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 Greta
The Gift of Change
Scripture: 
Mark 1:9-15
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Chancel Ringers
Amy Vogt, oboe; Julie Spring, flute
Kurt Meyer, clarinet; Cassie Gallagher, horn

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 and the Chancel Ringers. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children. 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 Greta
The Gift of Change
Scripture: 
Mark 1:9-15
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chancel Ringers
Amy Vogt, oboe; Julie Spring, flute
Kurt Meyer, clarinet; Cassie Gallagher, horn

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 Chancel Ringers. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship until the Moment for Children. Afterwards, 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. 1st through 6th grade will return to the sanctuary during the final hymn.

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.

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.

11:00am

Spring Cantata "Let It Shine"

Music: 

Connection Choir
Chorister Choir
Cherub Choir

Join us as our children's choirs come together to present their cantata, "Let Your Light Shine" during the Worship Service. You will be entertained with songs and mini-skits, presented by the Cherub, Chorister and Connection Choirs!

11:00am

Worship Service

Confirmation Sunday
Preacher: 
The Confirmands
Scripture: 
Ephesians 3:14-21
Philippians 1:3-6
Music: 

Chapel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music performed by the high school Chapel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and invited to come forward to share in the Moment for Children. Afterwards, children may return to their families for worship or go with Pastor John to Sunday school. Preschool children will be in the nursery. Kindergarten through 5th grade will return to the sanctuary during the final hymn.

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