Second Sunday after Pentecost – Winding Down, Starting Out

Family of God, siblings of Christ: Welcome to this time of worship and prayer, listening and singing, confession and forgiveness, giving and receiving this Sunday. During worship, we will celebrate our graduates from elementary school, high school, and those receiving higher education degrees followed by a brunch in Fellowship Hall. We will also recognize and thank our Sunday School staff and others for their contributions to the life of our church.

HEBREW LESSON: Genesis 12: 1–9   
Abram and Sarai journey forth.

GOSPEL LESSON:  John 21: 15–25
Jesus commissions Peter for ministry.

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON:    Winding Down, Starting Out

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Trinity Sunday – Pack Light!

Welcome, and Happy Father’s Day! This Sunday we remember that no matter the state of our human relations with parents, children and others, God our heavenly Father loves us and cares for us without fail. Following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace, Sunday school students will meet downstairs. We thank all of our worship and Sunday school volunteers. We are especially grateful to the chancel choir, led by Maggie Morokutti, for their dedication, commitment and gift of music to the worship life of our church family.  After today’s service of worship, the chancel choir will return in September.

This Sunday we welcome guest pastor, the Rev. Carla Costantino. Pastor Carla is a retired United Methodist clergy, having served nineteen years at St. John’s UMC in Hope as well as Johnsonburg and Walnut Valley UMC’s.  She graduated from Drew Theological School in 2009, having earned a Master of Divinity degree. She grew up in Knowlton and has been married to her husband, Larry, for forty years.  They have two grown children.

HEBREW SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 6: 1–9  
The Great Commandment

GOSPEL LESSON:    Luke 18: 18–30        
The Rich Ruler

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “In Your House, O Lord” by Jay Turner

PASTOR CARLA’S SERMON:    Pack Light!

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Pentecost Sunday • Can You Hear It?!

Welcome to Pentecost worship! This Sunday, June 8th we celebrate God forming the church and pouring out the Holy Spirit upon us. May we sense the Spirit’s fire and breath directing us always. Following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace, Sunday school students will meet downstairs. Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service. 

This Sunday we welcome guest pastor, the Rev. Carla Costantino. Pastor Carla is a retired United Methodist clergy, having served nineteen years at St. John’s UMC in Hope as well as Johnsonburg and Walnut Valley UMC’s.  She graduated from Drew Theological School in 2009, having earned a Master of Divinity degree. She grew up in Knowlton and has been married to her husband, Larry, for forty years.  They have two grown children.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Acts 2: 1–21
The Spirit revives and renews the gathered.

GOSPEL LESSON: John 14: 8–17 (25–27)
The Promise of the Holy Spirit.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Spirit Come Down” by Mark Hayes

PASTOR CARLA’S SERMON:    Can You Hear It?!

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Ascension Sunday | Seventh Sunday of Easter – Ascending, Descending, and Sending

June 1 is Ascension Sunday. We remember with gratitude that Christ is with us spiritually so that no matter where we are, our Lord is present. Joyfully we welcome all who come to worship, communion, faith education, and Christian fellowship beginning at 10 AM each and every Sunday. Following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace, Sunday school students will meet downstairs.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON:  Acts 1: 1–14
The apostles witness Jesus’ ascension.

GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 24: 44–53  
After witnessing Jesus’ ascension into heaven, the apostles are sent into the world.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM:  “Come Sing unto the Lord” by Joseph Martin

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: “Ascending, Descending, and Sending“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.