Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click the “more” link for our Church School programming.
Worship Services
Journey Worship | Sunday, at 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our theme this month is Back on Track. Pastor Heather will preach from Luke 15:11–32.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, at 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Randy will preach from Matthew 5:33–37 and his sermon will be titled “Words from the Mount—To Tell the Truth.”
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, at 7 pm
Our hour-long service includes sung prayers; simple, beautiful music; a time of silence; spoken and silent prayers; and an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing. The Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan will lead this service of sung Taizé prayer. Stay afterward for Contemplative Prayer. If you’re unable to participate in person, join our live stream on your computer or mobile device.
Christian Education Classes
We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays from 9:45–10:45 am. Click the links for adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.
Contemporaries | Second Floor Parlor
Jesus Christ as Encountered by the Apostle Paul (part 2)
Paul claimed to be an Apostle because he encountered the Risen Christ. Adam Clever will lead this two-week exploration of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
The apostle Paul writes, “But we have the mind of Christ” to the church in Corinth—a cosmopolitan, religiously pluralistic, socially competitive, market driven city. Hearts, minds, and bodies were likely pulled and shaped in many ways. Paul proclaims a different shaping and existence. This month’s scripture calls readers to new life. Come and be reshaped as we reflect on:
This week, our readings are Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Psalm 119:1–8; 1 Corinthians 3:1–9; and Matthew 5:21–37.
Seekers | Room 234
Meet Hanie Megginson—A Real-life Miss Jane Pittman
ELPC Elder Jean Kennedy researched the life of her great-grandmother Hanie Megginson, who lived from 1796–1901. She found Hanie mentioned twice in the news media: once when she was listed for sale in a newspaper ad along with some of her children and again when she died. Hanie survived 70 years of bondage and 35 years of freedom in rural Virginia. She had such a large family that “white” undertakers helped to transport them for the funeral and burial ceremony—a newsworthy event.
Jean Kennedy recognizes how Hanie’s influence was passed through generations to help shape a family and a community long after she lived, and now Jean is grateful to share her story with you.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
Joe Hajdu, Sel Whitaker, and Liz Gonda will lead us as we conclude our discussion of Week 1 of Open the Door, by Joyce Rupp.