11-3-24 “The Most Precious Tears”

Click here for worship materials “The Most Precious Tears” Today is “All Saints Sunday.” On All Saints Sunday, we often feel grief as we remember our loved ones. “Saints” refers to the people of God, those who belong to Him. In Catholic tradition, saints are those who have lived and died in God’s love, honored…

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10-27-24 “Take Heart and Get Up!” (Reformation Sunday)

Click here for Sunday worship material   “Take Heart and Get Up!” (Reformation Sunday) I want to start with a funny story. There was a Christian who fell in the ocean, and he couldn’t swim. When a boat came by, the captain yelled, “Do you need help, sir?” The Christian calmly said, “No, God will…

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10-20-24 What Do Disciples of Jesus Look Like?

Click here for worship material    What Do Disciples of Jesus Look Like? I want to start with something funny that I found an internet site: There was once a strongman at a circus sideshow who demonstrated his incredible strength before a crowd. Toward the end of his performance, he squeezed the juice from a…

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10-13-24 “Laity Sunday: A Calling to Fulfill Good Work”

Click here for worship materials “Laity Sunday: A Calling to Fulfill Good Work”            It is such a joy to gather together, especially on this Laity Sunday, as we celebrate and acknowledge the ministry of all God’s people—not just those ordained or in leadership roles, but every single believer who has been called to be…

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10-6-24 “World Communion: Openness and Unity”

Click here for worship material “World Communion: Openness and Unity” I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site: A four-year-old was in church when the wine and communion wafers were passed out. He was very interested in this, and started to get up. His mother leaned over and told…

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9-29-24 “In the Name of Love”

Click here for Sunday worship material   “In the Name of Love” I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site:  A very poor and elderly man applied for membership at a wealthy church. The pastor tried to dissuade him with various evasive remarks. The old man soon realized he…

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9-22-24 “You are a Chosen People”

Click here for Sunday worship materials   “You are a Chosen People” I want to start with something funny that I found online: An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. “Where would you like to sit?” he…

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9-15-24 “It is Only When you Call His Name”

Click here for Sunday worship material “It is Only When you Call His Name” I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site: Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble. One day the two boys decided to…

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9-8-24 “A Challenge Might be a Pathway to Blessings.”

Click here for Sunday worship material     “A Challenge Might be a Pathway to Blessings.”          I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site: A guy is out hunting. He sees a bear and shoots at it, but he misses. Suddenly, he slips and falls down the mountainside. His…

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9-1-24 “Because Jesus Loves you!”

Click here for worship material  “Because Jesus Loves you!” I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site: After the Baptizing of his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong.…

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