In our worship we acknowledge God as the source and center of our lives, and we seek to place all else in our lives in proper relation to God. We combine joyful and spirit-filled singing with moments of quiet reflection and prayer. We share the joys and concerns of our lives, read and reflect on scripture, and respond to God' call to minister to the world with compassion. On the first Sunday of every month, we celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion. We are open, friendly and welcoming to all who seek to know God in Christ through worship, fellowship and ministry. Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 11:00 am.
September 6, 11:00 am Labor Day Sunday and Communion
Isaiah 35:3-4a, 5-8a
Psalm 146
Mark 7:24-37
Isaiah 35:3-4a, 5-8a is a text about the journey from the grips of exile toward a fuller life. Psalm 146 (an Hallel psalm or responsorial song) picks up on these powerful images as well. When placed as Hebrew texts for context for Gospel in Mark 7:24-37 we have a clarion declaration of renewed/restored/refreshed life. On Labor Sunday as we commune, we'll remember the exploited laborers in our own and other lands. These often include sweat shops and worse for children. We will resolve to advocate in behalf of these for a different world order. Let's commit to a true passion to make the world fit for the children and to nurture them for a productive future rather than as pawns in an exploitive global economy. We hope to have some photo art from Austin world class photographer Alan Pogue on exhibit this day.
September 13, 11:00 am "Who are you, Jesus?!!!"
Proverbs 1:20-33
Psalm 19
Mark 8:27-38
Proverbs 1: 20-33 is about Wisdom and HER role in keeping us really wise. Psalm 19 ....famously "glory of the Lord" as rock and redeemer....
Mark 8:27-38 taking up cross.......alternative lifestyle for persons and congregations serious about being church ----I call it deep church living together.
September 20, 11:00 am
Jeremiah 11:18-20
Mark 9:30-37
As I see it, this will be our ICHTHUS (fish) Sunday, Cathy Hubbs will "witness" for us is about auctioning off Clark's t-shirts and gifts for the future in young lives striving to become......
Jeremiah 11:18-20 is about responding despite the odds! Mark 9:30-37 Who's really first in CARING?
This Service will address meaning of fish symbol ancient and today......what it means, marks and points us toward, . . .
September 27, 11:00 am
Joshua 24:24-28
Micah 6:8
Revelations 3
Jazz & improv musical metaphor this day.....
Joshua 24:24-28 (the Shechem event that creates the covenant for the future and is a choice of life and blessing over curse and death.) Micah 6:8 what God REQUIRES as we live "all that jazz" in the emergent themes and motifs of the Christian pilgrimage as persons and congregations. Revelations 3 - God has no patience for "lukewarmness"
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