Posts by Jim C (Page 19)
Holiday Happenings at Grace UCC
•Dec 1 –First Sunday of Advent – Tammy Townsend, guest preacher –Mitten Tree in Narthex –Diaper and baby wipe collections •Dec 8 –Congregational meeting after worship •Dec 14 –Cookie Walk •Dec 15 –Christmas Pagent– “Christ is Born Today†–Birthday Party for Jesus •Dec 22 –EndowmentScholarships will be presented •Dec 24 –10:15 PM – Christmas Eve Concert –11:00 PM – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christ the King Sunday/Thanksgiving Sunday
The last Sunday before Advent is Christ the King Sunday, this year that happens to fall the Sunday before Thanksgiving, so we’ll be celebrating both this Sunday. Join us for this celebration before you head out for the holiday with family and friends. Worship is at 10:30 AM this tomorrow morning.
The Endurance Factor
Pastor Dennis’ message (17 Nov) on patience, endurance, and loving even those who are our enemies (including the words of theologian and martyr, Rev. Dietrich Bonhoeffer). http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-11-17.mp3
Preaching for the Living of These Days
Pastor Dennis’ message on 10 Nov. A message on helping Grace UCC explore what kind of preacher they desire in the future http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-11-10.mp3
Remembering the Saints Who Have Gone Before Us
For All Saints Sunday, we remember members, relatives, and friends who have passed in 2012 and 2013. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-11-03.mp3
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Don’t forget, Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Set your clock back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night and enjoy the extra hour of sleep. There is no excuse for being late to church this Sunday morning.
Trusting in Our Exaltation?
Pastor Dennis’ message from 27 Oct, a reflection on Luke 18:9-14. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-10-27.mp3
87th(ish) Chicken Noodle Dinner
It is that time of year again!! Since at least 1926, we’ve been serving up delicious chicken noodles, divine cole slaw, taste-bud tingling mashed potatoes and sweet-tooth satisfying desserts on a Saturday (usually the first) in November. This year the date is Saturday, November 2, 4:30 – 7:30 pm. Although the prices have risen since 1926 (when just the chicken, noodles, slaw and potatoes cost 50 cents) at least we now include dessert. Take-out or dine-in. As has been the…
Granting Justice – Actions Speak Louder than Words
Pastor Dennis’ sermon on 20 October. A reflection on Luke 18:1-8. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-10-20.mp3
Where are the Nine and the Faces of Jesus?
Where do you see the face of Jesus? Pastor Dennis’ sermon on 13 Oct, a reflection on Luke 17:11-19. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-10-13.mp3 The slides can be viewed here: http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/The-Faces-of-Jesus.wmv