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News and thoughts
Like the Woman at the Well
Pastor Dennis’ sermon on 23 March. The story of the woman at the well. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2014-03-23.mp3
The Nicodemus Question
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 16 Mar. Meet the original ‘Nick at Night’, the pharisee Nicodemus and join him as he observes Jesus journey to the cross. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2014-03-16.mp3
In the Beginning Was the Garden
Adam and Eve were tempted with the apple, Jesus was tempted with bread, what is your big test? Pastor Dennis’ sermon from 9 March. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2014-03-09.mp3
Daylight Saving Time Begins!!!
Just a reminder, we really want to see you on Sunday, so don’t forget to set your clock ahead 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday evening.
Transforming on a Cloudy Day
Pastor Dennis’ sermon on 2 March. Do we appreciate the clouds? http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2014-03-02.mp3 The Washington Gladden excerpt Pastor Dennis referred to can be found at http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/history/dfg/amrl/gladden.htm
Congregational Meeting
Just a reminder that we’ll be having a congregational meeting after worship this Sunday morning. The purpose of this meeting is to receive annual reports, learn about the Council goals for 2014, and get an update from the Search Committee on the status of our search for a new pastor, so please join us. As noted in the previous blog post, the reports can be found online at http://www.graceucclancaster.org/doc/2013CompleteAnnualReport.pdf.
Perfection
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 23 Feb. The fourth and final installment in our sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2014-02-23.mp3 Link to the book: http://www.amazon.com/Zealot-Life-Times-Jesus-Nazareth/dp/140006922X
Be Reconciled
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 16 Feb, the third in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. Several minutes of silence were cut from the recording as members approached the altar to pray. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2014-02-16.mp3
Congregational Meeting and Annual Reports
We’ll be having a congregational meeting on March 2. This is the meeting where we normally accept annual reports and hear Council’s goals for the new year. This year we’ll also hear an update from the search committee. If you haven’t picked up a hard copy of the annual reports (which can be found on the table in the narthex), you can grab them online at http://www.graceucclancaster.org/doc/2013CompleteAnnualReport.pdf See you there.
Let Your Light Shine Before Others
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 9 Feb. The second in his series on the Sermon on the Mount. The slides can be found here: http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/Light_of_the_World.pptx http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2014-02-09.mp3