Easter Sunday – Resurrection of the Lord – “Alive & Amazed”

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Welcome to 7 AM Easter worship at Blair Lake (on Blair Academy Campus) as we rejoice in our Lord’s resurrection, and ours. We thank all of our worship helpers today including Elder Bill Olivier.

GOSPEL READING:    Luke 24: 1–12
                     The women and eventually Peter discover the tomb empty.

GOSPEL READING:   John 21: 4–14 
Simon Peter goes fishing and finds Jesus.

PASTOR DAVID’S EASTER MESSAGE: “Alive & Amazed!“

Parking is available on Main Street and along Millbrook Gate Rd. (Campus property)

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Easter Sunday – Resurrection of the Lord – “Radical Words”

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Welcome to 10 AM Easter worship with communion in the Sanctuary as we rejoice in our Lord’s resurrection, and ours. We thank all of our worship volunteers including the Macchia family for setting up for coffee & refreshments for fellowship time following the service of worship and our worship leader, Deb Albrecht. We also thank Deacons Mandy Burke and Erika Wulster for preparing the communion elements.

EPISTLE READING:   1 Corinthians 15: 51–57
                     Christ’s resurrection is victory for the faithful.

GOSPEL READING:    Luke 24: 1–12
                     The women and eventually Peter discover the tomb empty.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Thine is the Glory” by G.F. Handel

OFFERTORY – Soloist: Don Nicholls: “Offertory” by John Ness Beck

CHILDREN’S CHOIR Directed by Doris Sless: “He is Alive!” 
“Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!” & “I’ve Got the Joy!”

PASTOR DAVID’S EASTER MESSAGE: “Radical Words“

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.

Palm Sunday – “Human Cries”

Hosanna to the Son of David! So sang people long ago as Jesus entered Jerusalem, and so sing we. Welcome to Palm Sunday worship beginning at 10 AM this Sunday. Following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace, Sunday school students will meet downstairs. We thank all of our worship and Sunday school volunteers including Teri Harvey for setting up for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship following the service of worship and our worship leader, Lisa Besser.

PSALTER READING: Psalm 31: 9–16, 23–24
Love and trust in the Lord.

GOSPEL READING: Luke 19: 28–44
Jesus ride into and weeps over Jerusalem.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “King Triumphant” by Ruth Elaine Schram

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON:    Human Cries

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.

Fifth Sunday in Lent – An Odd Faith

Just as many people in the Bible welcomed Jesus into their homes, so he welcomes us here. We, too, welcome all worship, communion, faith education, and Christian fellowship beginning at 10 AM this Sunday. Following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace, Sunday school students will meet downstairs. We thank Robin Kasprenski this Sunday for providing refreshments in Fellowship Hall following the service of worship and Mandy Burke for preparing communion.

EPISTLE READING:   Philippians 3: 4b–14
                                St. Paul says to ‘press on to know Christ.’

GOSPEL READING:    John 12: 1–8
                                Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with oil.

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: “An Odd Faith“

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.

Fourth Sunday in Lent – Speaking of Sin

Like a loving father welcoming a prodigal child home and inviting the other to join the feast, God welcomes us all. Let us celebrate such amazing grace at this Sunday’s 10 AM worship.  Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. We thank our all of our worship volunteers and teachers.

EPISTLE READING:  2 Corinthians 5: 16–21
    We are ambassadors of reconciliation.

GOSPEL READING:  Luke 15: 1–3, 11b–32  
    A lost family experiences the salvation of God.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Come Bless the Lord” by Robert Lau

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON:  “Speaking of Sin“

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.

Third Sunday in Lent

Isaiah announced God’s invitation: “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink … it’s all free!” (55:1, NLT). Are you thirsty for good news, peace, hope, love? Christ is the water of life. Welcome to worship beginning at 10 AM this Sunday. Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. We thank our volunteers for providing refreshments in Fellowship Hall following the service of worship.

Friendly reminder about the AED/CPR training with Chris Trigg following worship at approximately 11:30 AM at the Outreach Center.  The American Red Cross CPR/AED course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) until EMS arrives. The cost is $25, and participants will receive certification.

HEBREW LESSON:  Isaiah 55: 1–9
Isaiah’s people hear God’s claim on their lives.

GOSPEL LESSON:  Luke 13: 1–9
Jesus teaches God loves giving second chances.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Abide With Me”  Arr. Victor C. Johnson

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: Repentance with Results

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.

Second Sunday in Lent

Welcome to 10 AM worship as we journey through the season of Lent, seeking to grow in faith, hope and love. We thank all our volunteers participating this Sunday. Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. Refreshments will be available following the service in Fellowship Hall.

Join us Sunday’s from about 5:45–7:00 PM (following Confirmation class) at the Outreach Center for our Lenten Study using The Chosen (Season 3 & 4).

HEBREW LESSON:  Philippians 3:17–4:4 
Rejoice that we are citizens in heaven.

GOSPEL LESSON:   Luke 13:31–35
Jesus confirms the violence he will undergo in Jerusalem.

PASTOR DAVID’S MEDITATION: Citizenship of Heaven

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.