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WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE


November 16, 2008

Worship Leader: Emily Kahoe
Song Leader:
Amy Hochstetler
Children's Storyteller:
Linda Esh
Musician(s):
Jeff Knightly
Preacher:
Music Sunday

Lectionary Readings:
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
Lectionary Theme:
That we may gain a wise heart. Psalm 90:12

Children's Sunday School Theme:
Micah 6:8b "And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Notes:
Proper 28 / Music Sunday

November 23, 2008

Worship Leader: Debbie and Joe Syzdek
Song Leader:
Drick Boyd
Children's Storyteller:
Christine Waanders
Musician(s):
Renee Warnick, piano; Drick Boyd, guitar
Preacher:
Lorie Hershey

Lectionary Readings:
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46
Lectionary Theme:
Enter his gates with Thanksgiving. Psalm 100:4

Children's Sunday School Theme:
Micah 6:8b "And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Notes:
Proper 29 / Kids share from Sunday School / Focus on God's faithfulness through relationships

November 30, 2008

Worship Leader: Lenny Thompson
Song Leader:
Amanda Esh Bouwman
Children's Storyteller:
Robert Martin Johnson
Musician(s): Brenda Rich
Preacher:
Anne Yoder

Lectionary Readings:
Isaiah 64:1–9; Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19; 1 Corinthians 1:3–9; Mark 13:24–37
Lectionary Theme:
Be on the watch. Mark 13:34

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
God is with us / Isaiah 7:10-17, The sign of Immanuel
Notes:
First Sunday of Advent

December 7, 2008

Worship Leader: Lorie Hershey
Song Leader:
Tim Martin Johnson
Children's Storyteller:
Drick Boyd
Musician(s):
Anne Yoder
Preacher:
Steve Kriss

Lectionary Readings:
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8
Lectionary Theme:
Prepare the way. Isaiah 40:3

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
Prepare for the One who comes / Mark 1:1-8, John the Baptist
Notes:
Second Sunday of Advent / Communion

December 14, 2008

Worship Leader: Laurie Callan
Song Leader:
Kyle Yoder
Children's Storyteller:
Suzie Yoder
Musician(s):
Jeff Knightly
Preacher:
Lorie Hershey

Lectionary Readings:
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126 or Luke 1:46-55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
Lectionary Theme:
Testify to the light. John 1:8

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
God's promise is for all people / Luke 1:26-56, An angel visits Mary
Notes:
Third Sunday of Advent

December 21, 2008

Worship Leader: Anne Yoder
Song Leader:
Don Brunk
Children's Storyteller:
Brenda Rich
Musician(s):
Amy Hochstetler
Preacher:
Lorie Hershey

Lectionary Readings:
2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16; Luke 1:47–55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25–27; Luke 1:26–38
Lectionary Theme:
Name him Jesus. Luke 1:31

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
We rejoice in Jesus' birth / Luke 2:1-20, Jesus is born
Notes:
Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 28, 2008

Worship Leader: Emily Kahoe
Song Leader:
Lorie Hershey
Children's Storyteller:
Pauline Hochstetler
Musician(s):
Renee Warnick
Preacher:


Lectionary Readings:
Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
Lectionary Theme:
A light for revelation. Luke 2:32

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
The Spirit leads us / Mark 1:9-15, Jesus starts his ministry
Notes:
Fifth Sunday of Advent / Christmas 1

January 4, 2009

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Lectionary Readings:
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1: (1-9), 10-18
Lectionary Theme:
I will turn their mourning into joy. Jeremiah 31:13

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
Jesus calls us to fish for people / Mark 1:16-20, Jesus calls disciples
Notes:
Christmas 2

January 11, 2009

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Lectionary Readings:
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
Lectionary Theme:
Let there be light. Genesis 1:3

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
Jesus wants us to be well / Mark 1:21-45, Jesus heals
Notes:
Epiphany 1

January 18, 2009

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Lectionary Readings:
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20); Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
Lectionary Theme:
Come and see. John 1:46

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
We help others get to Jesus / Mark 2:1-12, Faith and forgiveness
Notes:
Epiphany 2 / Stewardship Sunday

January 25, 2009

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Lectionary Readings:
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
Lectionary Theme:
My soul waits in silence. Psalm 62:5

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
Jesus calls sinners as well as saints / Mark 2:13-17, Jesus calls Levi
Notes:
Epiphany 3 / Mennonite World Fellowship Sunday

February 1, 2009

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Lectionary Readings:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
Lectionary Theme:
Holy and awesome. Psalm 111:9

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
We share the good news in what we do and say / Mark 4:1-25, Parables of the kingdom
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Epiphany 4

February 8, 2009

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Lectionary Readings:
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
Lectionary Theme:
Proclaim the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:16

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
Touching Jesus changes us / Mark 5:21-43, Jesus' healing touch
Notes:
Epiphany 5

February 15, 2009

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Lectionary Readings:
2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45
Lectionary Theme:
You healed me. Psalm 30:2

Children's Sunday School Theme & Scripture:
God provides food for our souls and bodies / Mark 6:30-44, Food for everyone
Notes:
Epiphany 6

February 22, 2009

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Lectionary Readings:
2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9
Lectionary Theme:
Listen to him. Mark 9:7

Children's Sunday School Theme:
God can calm our fears / Mark 6:45-52, Jesus walks on water
Notes:
Epiphany 7 / Transfiguration Sunday

 


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Written July 2006; Updated 11/10/08