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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Fill My Wounds With Healing

SCRIPTURE: Luke 4: 14-21 (NRSVue)
 
Our call to “plenty” today on this third week of our worship series is to plentiful healing. Indeed there are plentiful wounds in this world, and plentiful threats of more wounds to come. It was as true in Jesus’ day as it is in ours. People came to Jesus carrying wounds of body, mind, and spirit. This week we continue the story of Jesus in his own hometown. Especially when wounding hits “close to home,” we tend to panic. Fear and anger may set in. The antidote? Join Jesus in his economy of healing for all people.
 
9:20 am – Ringing of the Bell
9:30 am – Live and Online Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30 am – Friendship Time
 

Worship GuideMessage

  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Nancy Janson, Liturgist
  • Donna Benson, Children’s Message
  • Saint James Chancel Choir


Sunday, January 26, 2025

Fill My Plans With Purpose

SCRIPTURE: Luke 4: 14-21 (NRSVue)
 
We continue our worship series on the economy of Jesus. Six stone jars in which water was turned to wine at the beginning of his ministry was a sign and symbol of the transformation of the community into abundant life. But this takes understanding our purpose–not as those who simply take care of “our own,” but those who especially are called to alleviate suffering in this world, bringing the kin-dom on earth as it is in heaven. Today we hear Jesus lay out his purposeful plans clearly–the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy of freedom for the oppressed.
 
9:20 am – Ringing of the Bell
9:30 am – Live and Online Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30 am – Friendship Time
 

Worship Guide

  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Jan Petrosh, Liturgist
  • Edie Candee, Children’s Message
  • Praise Team


Sunday, January 19, 2025

 Fill My House with Hoping

SCRIPTURE: John 2: 1-12, Psalm 36: 5-10 (NRSVue)
 
A miscalculation has occurred. The wedding guests have drunk all the wine before the party is over. At times, life can feel like we’re “running out” of so much, and scarcity is shutting down the party. In these moments, we are invited to turn to the currency and economy of Jesus. In his economy, the true measure of abundance is fullness for the whole community, not just for some. Let us build the Kin-dom of God by drawing from jars of Hope, Purpose, Healing, Meaning, Vision, and Grace for all people.
 
9:20 am – Ringing of the Bell
9:30 am – Live and Online Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30 am – Friendship Time
 

Worship Guide

  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Antuan Hairston, Liturgist
  • Laural Clark, Handbell Choir Director
  • Saint James Handbell Choir


Sunday, January 12, 2025

I Will Be With You

SCRIPTURE:  Isaiah 43: 1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 (NRSVue)
 
Water and fire flow through these passages. Both elements have the power to destroy and the power to sustain life. In God’s hands, water and fire are signs of the Holy Spirit. God’s love keeps us safe and secure. As we hear the story of Jesus’ baptism, we remember that we too are baptized and dwell safe in God’s loving embrace.
 
9:20 am – Ringing of the Bell
9:30 am – Live and Online Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30 am – Friendship Time
 

Worship Guide

  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Barbra Cook, Liturgist
  • Saint James Chancel Choir


Sunday, January 5, 2025

Arise, Shine…Let Your Light Shine

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 60: 1-6; Matthew 2: 1-12 (NRSVue)
 
The Word has become flesh and dwelt among us.
Let Christ’s light shine in the darkest corners of your life.
Let Christ’s love shine in the darkest corners of our world.
Do not fear, God is with us.
Let your light shine. Alleluia!
 
9:20 am – Ringing of the Bell
9:30 am – Live and Online Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30 am – Friendship Time
 

Worship Guide

  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Nancy Janson, Liturgist
  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Nancy Janson, Liturgist
  • Donna Benson, Children’s Message
  • Saint James Chancel Choir
  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Nancy Janson, Liturgist
  • Donna Benson, Children’s Message
  • Saint James Chancel Choir