Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click on “more” for details about this week’s Church School classes.
Worship Services
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our theme this month is Transformation. Pastor Randy will preach from Luke 4:16–21.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Randy will preach from Luke 4:16–30 and his sermon will be titled “The Power of Prophetic Voices.”
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Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Led by the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan, our hour-long Taizé service includes sung prayers; simple, beautiful music; a time of silence; spoken and silent prayers; and an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing. 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.
Combined Adult Class | McKelvy Room
On Stormy Seas and Wilderness Wanderings: Noticing God’s Presence Through Life’s Storms and Deserts
We have all had times in our lives when we have struggled to experience God’s presence. Scripture tells us that Christ is with us always, but there are times when it is hard to feel that he is really there. Many of us have wondered where God was in the midst of a struggle, or if seemingly unanswered prayers were even heard. Biblical stories reassure us that these questions are not new, and likewise assure us that God is faithful. Pastor Heather will lead a discussion of these experiences in light of the promises of scripture.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news…”—Luke 4:18
Jesus’ public ministry begins with teaching in synagogues, places of faithfulness and memory. The synagogue of his youth is the place where his ministry first becomes interpreted. Through self-acceptance and self-disclosure Jesus “reads” the scripture from the scroll of Isaiah, words made flesh. Scripture reads Jesus and it also reads us. Join our class this Epiphany season and emerging New Year.
Join us for this week’s readings: Nehemiah 8:1–10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12–31a; and Luke 4:14–21.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room (G12)
We will continue discussing selections from Meditations of the Heart, by Howard Thurman, led by the Rev. Joe Hajdu, David Carl, and Liz Gonda.