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In touch
May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2015 Ordinary time is the season of growth and puts us in touch with God as we examine the birth, life, and death. This first part of Ordinary time has us looking at God as the Trinity and then at God at work in our lives (God's grace). Sermons focused on these aspects, so people heard that God is in touch with them and that they too can be in touch with God. Unlike the festival seasons, there is no culminating holiday to which we are building up, but in these weeks we wanted to emphasize God's touch in our lives even during routine living. |
Pentecost
Pentecost stands somewhat by itself between Easter time and Ordinary time as the birthday of the church through the conversion in the marketplace. Its emphasis is on the movement of the Holy Spirit. |
Easter
April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2015
Easter swings from the confusion of Resurrection morning to the confidence and celebration of the Ascension. We begin with confusion and hurt of Jesus' death at the beginning of the service. Sunrise service emphasizes the confusion, morning services focus more on the recognition of the resurrection. Throughout Easter we are reminded of the salvation restored through Jesus' death and resurrection. It is essential to grasp that Jesus died for our sins and God forgave us. The Resurrection is the evidence of God's conquest of death to sin and new life through relationship with him.
April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2015
Easter swings from the confusion of Resurrection morning to the confidence and celebration of the Ascension. We begin with confusion and hurt of Jesus' death at the beginning of the service. Sunrise service emphasizes the confusion, morning services focus more on the recognition of the resurrection. Throughout Easter we are reminded of the salvation restored through Jesus' death and resurrection. It is essential to grasp that Jesus died for our sins and God forgave us. The Resurrection is the evidence of God's conquest of death to sin and new life through relationship with him.
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Lent - On the Road
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 The larger concept of Lent is moving away from the temptations of the world and toward the glory of God (the Kingdom). Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem amidst a celebration of his arrival (the triumphant entrance). We move through the season of Lent to triumphant entrance into the Kingdom of God by divesting ourselves of the things of this world and focusing on Jesus. |