Worship

11:00am

Worship Service: Chancel Choir Cantata

The Holy Spirit Mass
Music: 

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir perform The Holy Spirit Mass: Together in Hope, a new choral work by the internationally renowned Norwegian composer, Kim André Arnesen, who writes music that combines touching simplicity with majestic power. The choir will be accompanied by a 17-piece string orchestra and guest singers. Please invite your family and friends to experience this musical celebration of our faith at both the 9:30 and 11:00am services.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

9:30am

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!

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
When God Becomes the Host
Scripture: 
Mark 8:1-9
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Cassie Gallagher, horn soloist

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. Preschool and kindergarten students will meet in room 114. First through sixth grade will return to the sanctuary during the final hymn.

9:30am

Worship Service: Chancel Choir Cantata

The Holy Spirit Mass
Music: 

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir perform The Holy Spirit Mass: Together in Hope, a new choral work by the internationally renowned Norwegian composer, Kim André Arnesen, who writes music that combines touching simplicity with majestic power. The choir will be accompanied by a 17-piece string orchestra and guest singers. Please invite your family and friends to experience this musical celebration of our faith at both the 9:30 and 11:00am services.
 

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.

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