Monthly Archives: April 2009

Sermon – April 26, 2009: Resurrection Reality

April 26, 2009 – 11:59 pm

In Luke 24, the telling of the appearances of Jesus leaves no doubt as to the reality of Resurrection. Broiled fish with a blessing of peace makes for a reality almost too good to believe! How is this post-Resurrection story relevant to our faith? What does the reality of Resurrection mean to the church and [...]

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Sermon – April 19, 2009: A Reflection for Stop Hunger Now Sunday

April 19, 2009 – 11:59 pm

On Sunday, April 19th we participated in Worshipful Work. We gathered in the sanctuary for morning prayer, listened to the lections for the day and joined together in prayer; then we moved to Owen Hall for packaging over 40,000 meals with Stop Hunger Now.  As Easter people, we are called to give tangible witness to the Risen Christ through [...]

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Sermon – April 12, 2009: No End To It

April 12, 2009 – 11:59 pm

Have you ever been watching a movie, viewing a television show, or reading a book when suddenly and without warning it just ended? It is a jarring experience. We like closure. We like to know how things end. We were taught two lessons early on in grammar school. First, a good story always has a [...]

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Lenten Devotional: April 11, 2009 – Holy Saturday

April 11, 2009 – 12:01 am

Read Mark 15:42-47
“Palms & Passion”
Julie Gibson
This Holy Saturday is the time between time, and it seems that all creation must be holding its breath.  On this seventh day—the day on which God rested from creating—Christ rests in the tomb.  When God had finished all creation, God looked at all that had been created, and proclaimed [...]

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Lenten Devotional: April 10, 2009 – Good Friday

April 10, 2009 – 12:01 am

Read Mark, chapters 14 & 15
“Palms & Passion”
Jo Elaine Harris
Jesus has been stripped and beaten, ridiculed, tried in a mock trial, and sentenced to death by crucifixion.  He has carried his heavy wooden cross through the city and up the hill to Golgotha.  Soldiers strip him naked, nail his hands and feet to the cross, [...]

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Sermon – April 9,2009: Calling On the Name of the Lord

April 9, 2009 – 11:59 pm

This Thursday night of Holy Week we turn our focus to the Last Supper, the New Covenant, and the power of healing that we find in calling upon the name of the Lord.  Hear Pastor Lib’s message of hope and healing.  Matthew 26:17-25
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Lenten Devotional: April 9, 2009 – Holy Thursday

April 9, 2009 – 12:01 am

Read Mark, chapters 14 & 15
“Palms & Passion”
Pastor Ben
There are a lot of things Jesus instructs his followers to “go and do” that I get pretty excited about.  For example, I love participating in the sacraments of baptism and holy communion.  I love the use of the material elements of water, bread, and wine.  They [...]

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Lenten Devotional: April 8, 2009 – Wednesday of Holy Week

April 8, 2009 – 12:01 am

Read Mark, chapters 14 & 15
“Palms & Passion”
Tom Campbell
Before we get to Passover let us not pass over the evening in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper. While gathered at the table a woman came, broke open a jar and anointed Jesus with an expensive fragrance called Nard. Some were incensed at the [...]

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Lenten Devotional: April 7, 2009 – Tuesday of Holy Week

April 7, 2009 – 12:01 am

Read Mark, chapters 14 & 15
“Palms & Passion”
Amy Perry

I was excited to get this part of the Holy Week story. In these passages, Jesus knows that His time on earth is coming to an end, but His time in eternity is getting ready to start. I wanted to convey the last days of Christ as [...]

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Lenten Devotional: April 6, 2009 – Monday of Holy Week

April 6, 2009 – 12:01 am

Read Mark, chapters 14 & 15
“Palms & Passion”
Jen Bauldree
Forgiveness can be difficult, especially for a young child.  My four year-old son has learned about forgiveness and he will usually say “It’s OK, I forgive you” when his sister apologizes to him.  There are some days, however, when all he can do is muster up a [...]

Read Lenten Devotional: April 6, 2009 – Monday of Holy Week

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