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  • Endings and Beginnings

    Endings and Beginnings

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    Dr. Adam Lefever Hughes
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    Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, ‘See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none: Cut it down!…

  • Go Tell It!

    Go Tell It!

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    Dr. Adam Lefever Hughes
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    Psalm-in-Action Grab a friend and act out these words from Psalm 148 with the suggested motions or come up with your own! point both hands to the skyHallelujah! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God in the heights. flap your angel wingsPraise the Lord, all you angels; sing praise, all you hosts of heaven.…

  • The Childhood of Christ

    The Childhood of Christ

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    Dr. Adam Lefever Hughes
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    “Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.’ Then Joseph got up, took the…

  • Lessons & Carols

    Lessons & Carols

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    Sister Dottie Almoney
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    New Day Sermonfirst Sunday Of Christmas This week we celebrate the birth of Jesus with a special combined service of Lessons and Carols.

  • Underdogs and Christmas Trees

    Underdogs and Christmas Trees

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    Church office
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    New Day Sermonadvent 3 We’re often reminded that God seeks out the vulnerable and the broken. This is good news for us this time of year.

  • The Shine Man

    The Shine Man

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    The Advent-Christmas season is characterized by stories, and so this morning I offer you a story written by Mary Quattelbaum entitled The Shine Man, and illustrated by Tim Ladwig … and some sermonic commentary.          Hear that rickety-rack of wheels over track?  Hear the cry of the train?  Oh, it takes me back to a tale…

  • Lessons & Carols

    Lessons & Carols

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    Sister Dottie Almoney
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    Unified Worship Service This week we combined worship services for the Sunday after Christmas and celebrated a service of Lessons and Carols. Enjoy the story of Christmas along with some favorite Christmas carols, with music by Adam, Erik, and the New Day Band.

  • Babies … All This Talk About a Baby

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. Babies … all this talk about a baby.  We love…

  • For Being Good

    For Being Good

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    New Day Sermon advent 1 With a story by Cynthia Rylant entitled “For Being Good”, as the foundation of the sermon, we explore our relationships and how Jesus always invites us to strive for greater depth and connection with those we love.

  • Strong Christmas Christians

    Strong Christmas Christians

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    We welcome back to our devotional table Brendan Armitage, who offers this week’s reflection as a spiritual close to the Christmas season, which ended ten days ago on the day of Epiphany.  Thank you, Brendan! Merry Christmas to you!  When a child is born, they’re delicate and precious.  You want to hold and nurture and protect…