After Jesus resurrection and ascension, His disciples tried to figure out what to do next. The first step was to replace Judas so they would once again number 12 Apostles. The discernment process involved the prayerful casting of lots, basically rolling dice to determine which of the two God called to take Judas’ place. Acts […]
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Following several years of preaching, teaching, and healing, Jesus’ opponents finally gained the upper hand. Jesus knew that the end of his ministry on earth had come. He gathered the disciples together for one last Passover meal before leaving Jerusalem for a night of prayer. Knowing that death awaited placed Himself in God’s hands. Luke […]
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Mary In a small, backwater town of Nazareth God appeared to a young girl with promises beyond belief. The son of God would be born. Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name […]
Read MoreWorship Bulletin July 23, 2023
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God called Jonah to go to Niveveh and proclaim God’s word. Jonah had other ideas and ran as far away as he could. God persisted. Jonah 1:1-17 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Go at once to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come […]
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The book of Isaiah spans the time from the end of the nation of Judah, into their exile in Babylon, ending with the return to the promised land. In Isaiah we hear words interpreting current events in light of God’s work in the world. We experience despair and hope, judgment and mercy, history and prophecy. […]
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