It’s the first Sunday of Lent! Lent begins with the Holy Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness to be tested by the devil. Which brings up all kinds of questions. Like, why did Jesus need to be tested? Who is the devil? What does this temptation story mean for us? Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean…
Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Lighting of the Peace Candle – Sharon & Charlie All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Luke 9:28-36 *Call to Worship One: Please join us in the call to…
Print Bulletin What is your image of God? Most of us grew up with an image of God who was kind to believers and wrathful against the wicked. But Jesus says God is kind to everyone, including the ungrateful and the wicked. God is kind. You are loved. Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be…
Quick nongraded multiple choice quiz: In his first teachings to the disciples in Luke 6, Jesus says certain people are blessed. Which of the following does Jesus say are blessed in Luke 6: A. Those who believe in him.B. Those who believe the Bible is the Word of God.C. Those who are rich because wealth…
Is “total depravity” even Christian? When Jesus picks his disciples, he chooses fishermen. In Luke 5, Jesus picks Simon Peter, but Simon Peter tells Jesus to go away because he is a sinful man. Notice how Jesus *doesn’t* respond. Jesus doesn’t say, “Yes, Peter. You are worthless and totally depraved and stained with original sin.”…
Jesus reveals that the day of the Lord’s coming is not one of vengeance, but love and transformation. Print Bulletin Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – My Shepherd Will Supply My Every Need – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Micheal…
Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Amy Brinkley and Charlie Hinkle All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Nehemiah 8 and Luke 4 Call to Worship Children’s Moment…
Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Sharon Dobbs All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – John 2:1-11 Call to Worship – Sharon and Joel One: Our Divine Parent…
Print Bulletin Welcome – Adam Prelude – Peaceful Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Rachel Robinson Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center…
Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera – “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Raleen Hungate Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center…