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News and thoughts
Fearing the Good News, Eliminating or Enhancing God’s Power
The sermon this week was based on the lectionary passages from I Kings 17:8-24 and Luke 7:11-17. Both are stories of widows who had lost their sons. Pastor Dennis asked me to consider not posting this week’s sermon because he didn’t think it was one of his best. Rick Geyer’s sudden passing just 3 hours or so before the service was clearly weighing heavily on him. However, some of our members look forward to this when they can’t make it…
Summer hours
Beginning next Sunday, 9 June 2013, worship will be at 9:00AM every Sunday morning through the summer. Come join us and still have plenty of time to enjoy the day with the family and friends.
Vacation Bible School – Everywhere Fun Fair
Vacation Bible School will be June 17-20 from 5:30-8:30PM (5:30-7:30PM for preschoolers). Registration is open at http://2013.cokesburyvbs.com/graceuccvbs until June 10th.
Calling Upon the Name of God
Pastor Dennis’ sermon on 2 June. Based on the story of the centurion in Luke 7. The slides (except the “salvation oil” bottle which is shown above) are here. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-06-02.mp3
An All-inspiring Message: Justification by Faith
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for Trinity Sunday 2013, reflections on Romans 5:1-11. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-05-26.mp3
Pentecost 2013
Pastor Dennis shares his message for Pentecost 2013. Audio alone just didn’t do this one justice. Apologies for the shakiness, this was recorded on my phone.
A Busy Weekend at Grace Church
There is a lot going on this coming weekend. Sat, 18 May, 2-4PM, Community Festival at the church Sun, 19 May, Pentecost. Special treat for the kids during worship Sun, 19 May, Senior Citizens Luncheon, our annual lunch for members over the age of 70, immediately following worship. We hope to see you at one or more of these events.
The Oneness of Jesus’ Love
Pastor Dennis’ Mother’s Day sermon, a reflection on Mother’s Day and Jesus’ prayer in John 17 “that they may all be one.” The slides he refers to are here. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-05-12.mp3
A Remarkable Woman in the Bible
For Women in Worship Sunday, speaker Jody Weyand reflects on Mary Magdalene. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-05-05.mp3
The Art of Neighboring – Following a Shepherd of Love
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for Good Shepherd Sunday, Earth Sunday, and the 3rd in the series on The Art of Neighboring. The PPT at the beginning is available here and the video at the end can be found on YouTube here. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-04-21.mp3