January 6
On this first Sunday of 2019 we celebrate the arrival of the wise men to Bethlehem. We gather at the Lord’s Table for communion at both services. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches.
January 13
Catherine Neelly Burton preaches, and we celebrate Baptism of the Lord Sunday.
January 20
On this Sunday Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from John 2:1-11. We ordain and install officers at both worship services.
January 27
We look at Nehemiah 8:1-10 this Sunday. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches.
9 am Worship in the Great Room
10 am Education and Fellowship
11 am Worship in the Sanctuary
Worship at 9 am is in the Great Room and is led musically by our band. The style is less formal than the 11 am service. The 11 am service is in the Sanctuary and is led musically by our choirs. The style is more traditional.
On Sunday, December 23, we have a Congregational Potluck Brunch in the Great Room at 10 am and no Sunday School. On Sunday, December 30, we have one worship service at 10 am and no Sunday School.
We have Sunday School for people of all ages on Sundays December 2, 9, and 16.
A nursery is available all morning from 8:50 – 12:15. From 10 – 10:45 Colissa Fry leads a Sunday School lesson for these children.
Kindergarten – 2nd grade meets in room B10 (in the basement) also known as the ‘Foundation Station.’
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders meet in Tower Room (on the 2nd floor). This year 6th graders join this class as mentors for the younger students.
7-12th graders meet in the Youth Center (downstairs)
There is one adult Sunday School Class in December:
December 2
On this first Sunday of Advent we celebrate the Lord’s Supper at both worship services. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches and introduces our theme, “Draw Near.”
December 9
Martin Burch preaches on the second Sunday of Advent.
December 16
Catherine Neelly Burton preaches on the third Sunday of Advent. The scripture for the day comes from Zephaniah 3.
December 23
On this fourth Sunday of Advent Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Luke 1:39-45. We enjoy brunch together at 10 am, and guest brass musicians lead us in both worship services.
9 am Worship in the Great Room
10 am Education and Fellowship
11 am Worship in the Sanctuary
Worship at 9 am is in the Great Room and is led musically by our band. The style is less formal than the 11 am service. The 11 am service is in the Sanctuary and is led musically by our choirs. The style is more traditional.
Sunday morning, November 11, is different. We share breakfast and celebrate Grace’s ministries together at 10 am in the Great Room. The first worship service is at 9 am, and the second service starts at 11:15 am instead of 11 am.
We have Sunday School for people of all ages on Sundays: November 4, 18, and 25.
A nursery is available all morning from 8:50 M – 12:15 pm. From 10 – 10:45 am Colissa Fry leads a Sunday School lesson for these children.
Kindergarten – 2nd grade meets in room B10 (in the basement) also known as the ‘Foundation Station.’
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders meet in Tower Room (on the 2nd floor). This year 6th graders join this class as mentors for the younger students.
7-12th graders meet in the Youth Center (downstairs)
There are two options for adults to participate in Sunday School:
November 4
Cindy Dethloff and Jennifer Snook team up to lead another Love and Logic class. The Love and Logic philosophy can fit any relationship, and the focus of this class is on parenting. Love and Logic helps parents raise self-confident, motivated children who are motivated for the real world.
Happy? What It Is and How to Find It by Matt Miofsky answers the question of how we can find lasting happiness in our lives. The book defines what happiness looks like according to the Bible and then describes ways that we can achieve happiness through relationships, a forgiving lifestyle, living in the present, feeling gratitude, and learning to release control.
Matt Miofsky explores these concepts through some unexpected biblical texts, but his basic theology is sound: it is only when we turn to God that we will find lasting happiness.
The class meets for four weeks. A book is available for purchase for $10. The book enhances the classes, but it is not required.
November 11
November 18
Happy? What It Is and How to Find It by Matt Miofsky answers the question of how we can find lasting happiness in our lives. The book defines what happiness looks like according to the Bible and then describes ways that we can achieve happiness through relationships, a forgiving lifestyle, living in the present, feeling gratitude, and learning to release control.
Matt Miofsky explores these concepts through some unexpected biblical texts, but his basic theology is sound: it is only when we turn to God that we will find lasting happiness.
The class meets for four weeks. A book is available for purchase for $10. The book enhances the classes, but it is not required.
This video-based discussion class looks at how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters.
November 25
This video-based discussion class looks at how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters.
October 28
This Sunday we begin a four-week series called, “In the Image of…” On this first Sunday we look at Genesis 1:26-31. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches.
November 4
This is the second Sunday in our “In the Image of…” series. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Exodus. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper in both worship services, and we observe All Saints Day in worship.
November 11
This Sunday we continue our “In the Image of…” series. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches. We have a congregational breakfast at 10 am, so worship for the second service starts at 11:15 instead of 11:00.
November 18
This is the final Sunday in our “In the Image of…” series. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches, and we dedicate our pledges for the 2019 ministry year.
November 25
On this final Sunday of the church liturgical year our worship team leads us in both services. Next Sunday December 2 is the first Sunday of Advent.