Worship Services by Pastor Peter Johnson (Page 7)
Promises, Promises, Promises (9:00 AM Traditional) “I Will Strengthen the Weary”
Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 God does not grow tired or weary… but we do. God cares for his people through his promise to renew our strength: through the wisdom of God’s Word, through the holy sacraments, through the fellowship of believers, through the presence of the Holy Spirit who accompanies us on our journey. How do you need to be strengthened today?
Great Big Little Words (10:30 Blended) “Share”
Text: Romans 12:1-2 There is always more than enough to share. But God is calling us to give of ourselves in ways that may take us out of our comfortable lives and into the lives of others. What does it mean to offer ourselves as “living sacrifices”? As we say in our offering prayer: “our selves, our time, and our possessions.”
Great Big Little Words (9:00 AM Traditional) “Share”
Text: Romans 12:1-2 There is always more than enough to share. But God is calling us to give of ourselves in ways that may take us out of our comfortable lives and into the lives of others. What does it mean to offer ourselves as “living sacrifices”? As we say in our offering prayer: “our selves, our time, and our possessions.”
Good Friday Worship (7:00 PM) “The Seven Last Words”
“The Seven Last Words”—where the story is primarily told through music as the Canticle Choir and a professional orchestra perform the soul-stirring music of Michael John Trotta. Our pastors provide context through devotional reflections and we experience the holding of the cross as a worshipping community together. Bring a friend and join us for this powerful service of music and reflection.
Good Friday Family Worship (5:30 PM)
Family Service—where we hear the story of Jesus’ love and sacrifice through spoken word, music, and the holding of the cross. This service is geared towards families with children and youth but all are welcome.
Lent | Worship “God Pursues Us with Grace”
Text: Psalm 23:6a God provides blessing upon blessing, grace upon grace. And Jesus made it clear that we do not choose God but, rather, God chooses us. So how then is God pursuing us with grace and love and what difference does this make in our daily lives?
“Over-Commitment” (10:30 Blended)
Text: Luke 14:15-24 The Christian faith brings words of challenge to us as well as words of comfort. When our schedules are filled to the brim with commitments but we leave little room for the things that Jesus calls us to do, Jesus reminds us of our true priorities through a parable that speaks to our over-scheduled modern lives. Jesus taught us a prayer that can direct us as we order our lives and our priorities: “thy kingdom come, thy…
“Over-commitment” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Luke 14:15-24 The Christian faith brings words of challenge to us as well as words of comfort. When our schedules are filled to the brim with commitments but we leave little room for the things that Jesus calls us to do, Jesus reminds us of our true priorities through a parable that speaks to our over-scheduled modern lives. Jesus taught us a prayer that can direct us as we order our lives and our priorities: “thy kingdom come, thy…
“Guarding Our Hearts” (10:30 AM Blended)
Text: Philippians 4:4-7 The message of “fear not” appears like a reassuring refrain throughout the scriptures. God knows our hearts and his eternal promise to us is that “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” We explore together how God’s Spirit leads us to trade our anxieties for a heart that trusts and rejoices in all times and seasons.
“Guarding Our Hearts” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Philippians 4:4-7 The message of “fear not” appears like a reassuring refrain throughout the scriptures. God knows our hearts and his eternal promise to us is that “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” We explore together how God’s Spirit leads us to trade our anxieties for a heart that trusts and rejoices in all times and seasons.
“For the Unexpected” (10:30 Blended)
Text: Exodus 3:1-5 The story of Moses and the burning bush is one that teaches us that God’s presence at any given place and time transforms ordinary moments into holy moments. Are we prepared to find that God may be at work in us and in others in the most unlikely and unexpected of circumstances?
“For the Unexpected” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Exodus 3:1-5 The story of Moses and the burning bush is one that teaches us that God’s presence at any given place and time transforms ordinary moments into holy moments. Are we prepared to find that God may be at work in us and in others in the most unlikely and unexpected of circumstances?