Worship

Sunday Worship

Sunday, January 21, 2018
Third Sunday After the Epiphany
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
Epiphany, How it Brings Us to Life
Scripture: 
John 1: 1-5

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 Jim
Epiphany, How it Brings Us to Life
Scripture: 
John 1: 1-5
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
Connection Choir
Chorister Choir
Cherub Choir

Join us for a special 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. There will be a Moment for Children, when they are welcome to come forward to listen to Pastor John Smoke. Afterwards, children will return to their families for worship.

Together @10 Worship Service and Pancake Breakfast

January 14, 2018 - 9:22am

Join us for a special service on Sunday, January 21, 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.

Stop by the gym before or after the 10:00 service to continue in fellowship and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast served by the youth.

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

Sunday Worship

Sunday, January 14, 2018
Second Sunday After the Epiphany
Human Relations Day
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
I’m Listening...
Scripture: 
1 Samuel 3: 1-20
Music: 

Amy Vogt, oboe and Chris Dortwegt, 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.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
I’m Listening...
Scripture: 
1 Samuel 3:1-20
Music: 

The 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. 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
I’m Listening...
Scripture: 
1 Samuel 3: 1-20
Music: 

The Chancel 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. 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. 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, January 7, 2018
Epiphany
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
The Day Jesus Received Water
Scripture: 
Mark 1: 4-11

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 Jim
The Day Jesus Received Water
Scripture: 
Mark 1: 4-11
Music: 

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 Worship Band. 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

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
The Day Jesus Received Water
Scripture: 
Mark 1: 4-11
Music: 

Adrianna DeLoach, solo
Amelia Korbitz, violin; Ron Korbitz, guitar

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary. 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. Plesae pick up preschool and kindergarten students in room 114 after the service. 1st through 6th grade will return to the sanctuary during the final hymn.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 31, 2017
First Sunday After Christmas Day
10:00am

New Year's Eve Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Embracing the Future
Scripture: 
Luke 2:22-40
Music: 

Jamie and Dan Calandriello, duet

A service of worship for New Year's Eve. Children are welcome to come forward at the Moment for Children, after which they will return to their families for worship.

9:00pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
In the Presence of Angels
Music: 

Chancel Choir

A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chancel Choir and a candlelight carol-sing. The message, In the Presence of Angels,  will be given by Pastor Greta.

11:00pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
When Does Christmas Happen?
Music: 

Chapel Choir

A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chapel Choir and a carol-sing to greet the first moments of Christmas morning. The message, When Does Christmas Happen?, will be given by Pastor Jim.

10:15pm

Come and Go Communion

Christmas Eve communion, served by Pastors Jim & Greta, in a come-and-go style in the Chapel.

7:00pm

Christmas Eve Family Service

Preacher: 
Howie Snyder
Hope for the World from a baby
Music: 

Connection Choir

A family service featuring the Connection Choir. The message, Hope for the World from a baby, will be given by Director of Youth Ministries, Rev. Howie Snyder. This service will include Holy Communion.

Christmas Eve Worship

Sunday, December 24, 2017
9:30am

Worship Service

A service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon in the Sanctuary, with special music for Christmas Eve. 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

Worship Service

A service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon in the Sanctuary, with special music for Christmas Eve. 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.

4:00pm

Christmas Eve Family Worship

Preacher: 
Pastor John Smoke
Music: 

Chorister Choir
Cherub Choir
Angel Choir

A worship celebration especially geared toward children, with music provided by the Angel, Cherub and Chorister Choirs. Rev. John Smoke will bring the message.

7:00pm

Christmas Eve Family Service

Preacher: 
Howie Snyder
Hope for the World from a baby
Music: 

Connection Choir

A family service featuring the Connection Choir. The message, Hope for the World from a baby, will be given by Director of Youth Ministries, Rev. Howie Snyder. This service will include Holy Communion.

9:00pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
In the Presence of Angels
Music: 

Chancel Choir

A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chancel Choir and a candlelight carol-sing. The message, In the Presence of Angels,  will be given by Pastor Greta.

10:15pm

Come and Go Communion

Christmas Eve communion, served by Pastors Jim & Greta, in a come-and-go style in the Chapel.

11:00pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
When Does Christmas Happen?
Music: 

Chapel Choir

A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chapel Choir and a carol-sing to greet the first moments of Christmas morning. The message, When Does Christmas Happen?, will be given by Pastor Jim.

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