Marthame Sanders (Marthame’s sermons and other reflections are also available on his blog) Music from the U2Charist is available here. Ephesians 4:25-29 One of the things that the band U2 has said is that this is OK to do their songs in a worship service royalty-free if you take up a collection for which none [...]
You can click on the arrows below to listen to live versions of the music played at the U2Charist service. Keep in mind that they were not recorded professionally, so they have a bootleg-ish quality to them. There. You’ve been warned. There are more links at the church website, including Marthame’s reflection on the evening’s [...]
Tiffany Kromer (Tiffany’s sermons and other reflections are on her blog) (If you listen to the audio, you’ll probably notice that it doesn’t sound much like Tiffany. She had laryngitis, so Marthame stepped in) 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Luke 2:41-52 I can’t help but read this passage and say to myself—“Time flies!” Wasn’t it just [...]
Marthame Sanders (Marthame’s sermons and other reflections are also available on his blog) Luke 2:1-20 In both the Isaiah and Luke lessons, there is this theme of God at work. The strange thing is that God is at work in interruption. Which reminds me of a “knock knock” joke: Knock Knock. Who’s There? Interrupting Cow. [...]
Tiffany Kromer (Tiffany’s sermons and other reflections are on her blog) Isaiah 9:2-7 I love Christmas Eve! One of my most vivid memories from last Christmas was sitting up here facing you and seeing every single one of you with smiles beaming brightly. Now I’m not saying I don’t see you all smiling every Sunday, [...]
Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace: your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of every people; A light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel. (Luke 2: 29-32, Canticle of Simeon or Nunc Dimittis) [...]
Songs of Celebration Christ is born and it’s time to celebrate! Allow yourself to unapologetically celebrate the full Christmas season, from Christmas day to the day of Epiphany! As you celebrate with family and friends this Christmas season, imagine yourself traveling with the three wise men to see the baby lying in a manger. Think [...]
Saturday, January 3 His yoke is easy, and his burden is light. (Matthew 11:30) Reflecting on this verse is a gift. If we can take time this holiday season and truly be thankful for our many blessings, realize how very blessed we truly are, Christmas will come. Even if we didn’t get everything [...]
He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; and He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. (Isaiah 40:11) Come unto Him, all ye that labour, come unto Him that are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. [...]
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. (Isaiah 35:5-6) The OPC youth group was asked to reflect on this verse. They were asked to write what they believe Christ is inviting them [...]