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Extrapolate Luke 24: 13-35 Road to Emmaus. How we see God's hand in our history to find peace in our present. EXTRA! We live in a world of "ordinary" limits—barriers that divide us, labels that define us, and the exhaustion of a weary world. But the Resurrection is...
Love is Alive Death, fear, and hatred do not have the final word! Christ is risen indeed! God has raised Jesus to new life and extends this promise of resurrection to all people! Bulletin PRELUDE “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” (arr. Tim Graf)Tim Graf Christ is...
Love is Alive Death, fear, and hatred do not have the final word! Christ is risen indeed! God has raised Jesus to new life and extends this promise of resurrection to all people! Bulletin PRELUDE “Messiah Overture- Allegro“ (G. F. Handel)String Quartet Christ is...
Love is Alive Death, fear, and hatred do not have the final word! Christ is risen indeed! God has raised Jesus to new life and extends this promise of resurrection to all people! Bulletin PRELUDE “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” (arr. Tim Graf)Tim Graf...
Love is Finished? The Story of Love continues with the dark events that shook the world and tore the temple curtain. Jesus is crucified to demonstrate God’s great love for us all. We remember that it is always darkest before dawn. Traditional worship with reflections...
Love is Finished? The Story of Love continues with the dark events that shook the world and tore the temple curtain. Jesus is crucified to demonstrate God’s great love for us all. We remember that it is always darkest before dawn. Traditional worship with reflections...
Love is Food It has often been said that “food is love.” Jesus gives new meaning to this when he shares with his disciples a meal with bread and wine (remembered as Holy Communion). He unites us around a new commandment that shapes the way we live in this world—“love...
The Story of Love The world-changing events of Holy Week begin with Palm Sunday, when Jesus courageously enters Jerusalem with purpose and, more importantly, compassion for the city that will turn on him. Cries of “hosanna” by the crowds turn to cries of “crucify...
Speaking Peace Into Chaos John 20:19-23 (Jesus appears to his disciples). Psalm 46 (Where is God in chaos and division). Locked into fear after the resurrection, the disciples are met by the risen Christ's reassuring words: "Peace be with you". Even though "the...
Walls that Divide Ephesians 2:11-12 (Jew and Gentile reconciled throughout Christ) Throughout history, humanity has built walls between people, visible and invisible, separating "us" from "them". Paul was following Jesus' bold new vision that both Jews and Gentiles...
Loving Our Neighbor in Divided Times Luke 10 25-37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus surprises his followers by expanding our understanding of care and compassion. He makes an example of an outsider in the form of a Samaritan man. In a divided world, we can be...
A House Divided Mark 3:20-27; 31-35 We might not be surprised that Jesus is accused by outsiders. But, he is also accused by his very own family. In a world that seeks to stay in conflict, fear, and suspicion, the power of godly love can be threatening to it. But...
Unity Without Uniformity 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (One body, many parts) What does it look like to honor diversity without demanding sameness? We read in Paul's writing that true unity doesn't erase our differences - it honors them. This week we celebrate the beauty of...
Love Always Since ancient times, Ash Wednesday has been a time for reflection and humble repentance - a reminder that we are all sinners, that death is real, and the Resurrection Day is coming. All are welcome to let the Lord use the ashes of your past to create in...
Love Always Since ancient times, Ash Wednesday has been a time for reflection and humble repentance - a reminder that we are all sinners, that death is real, and the Resurrection Day is coming. All are welcome to let the Lord use the ashes of your past to create in...
Take Up the Towel | Worship Together John 13:1-17 (Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet) As Jesus nears his death, he models for us that leaders roll up their sleeves and serve people. On this day, we celebrate Spirit in the Pines and all leaders at any stage. Upside Down...
Authenticity is Your Superpower John 4: 4-30 (Woman at the Well) You are not required to change who you are to become a leader. God embraces who we are and uses us just as we are. The conversations between the Samaritan woman and Jesus show us that God embraces our...
Humble Your Heart Mark 10: 35-45 (Disciples Ask Who is the Greatest?) This week's discussion centers on the concept of upside-down leadership, highlighting the importance of humility in effective leadership. In a contemporary environment marked by self-promotion and...
Be a Builder (Commitment Sunday) Philippians 4:8-9 Upside-down leaders build people and communities up. Building communities transformed by love requires practice. Rooting our lives in the daily practice of compassion, humility, forgiveness, service and generosity...
First Be a Follower Ruth 1:11-16 (Ruth Chooses to Follow)The world celebrates people who know how to get a job done, but servant-hearted leaders first learn to follow Jesus' example of service, prayer, and worship. Upside Down Leaders celebrates that God calls...
Hello. It's God - Worship Together 1 Samuel 1-10 (God calls Samuel) God calls everyday people to be upside down leaders. Are you listening? You may not always recognize God's call, but if you tune your heart to hear, you will hear God calling you and your unique gifts...
Epiphany Today we celebrate Epiphany, arriving 12 days after the birth of Jesus, when the Magi visit Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. It is this day when God stepped into the world and revealed that Jesus had come to save the whole world. It’s another reminder of the...
Bulletin PRELUDE “Bell Carol/In Dulci Jubilo/Ring Christmas Bells” (M. Leontovich, arr. Matthew Naughtin) ADVENT CANDLES LIT DURING PRELUDE WELCOME CAROL MEDLEY “On Christmas Night/O Come, All Ye Faithful/O Little Town of Bethlehem/Joy to the World” (arr. Tim...
Bulletin PRELUDE “Silent Night” (arr. Bill Holcombe) Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf ADVENT CANDLES LIT DURING PRELUDE WELCOME CAROLS “O Come, All Ye Faithful”“The First Noel” CHILDREN’S MESSAGE CHRISTMAS GOSPEL Luke 2:1-14 In those days a decree went out from Emperor...
Rejoice Our focus next week will be ‘Rejoice’. In Luke 1:46-56, we hear Mary rejoicing as she sings The Magnificat. "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior...!" The call of Advent is a call to rest in the heart of God, to let our spirits...
Restless “Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you.” --Augustine of Hippo, Confessions The call of Advent is a call to rest in the heart of God, to let our spirits settle, and prepare our hearts for the restless call of a God with us. This Advent, we will...
Rest “Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you.” --Augustine of Hippo, Confessions The call of Advent is a call to rest in the heart of God, to let our spirits settle, and prepare our hearts for the restless call of a God with us. This Advent, we will...
Refuge “Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you.” --Augustine of Hippo, Confessions The call of Advent is a call to rest in the heart of God, to let our spirits settle, and prepare our hearts for the restless call of a God with us. This Advent, we will...
Bulletin PRELUDE “Fairest Lord Jesus” (arr. Venita MacGorman) Ring of Fire, Linnae Stole (Director) WELCOME RESPONSIVE READING FOR THANKSGIVING Psalm 65:1-4, 8-13 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion; and to you shall vows be performed, O you who answer prayer! To you...
Wow Texts: Psalm 139:1-10 (“such knowledge is too wonderful for me…”) Wow... a spiritual practice of awe and gratitude for God. Even when life is exceedingly challenging, confusing, chaotic, or complicated, there is a moment for wonder. We’ll practice together,...
However you’re showing up today—thankful, hurting, or somewhere in between—know that you matter to God, and to us.