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The Art of Neighboring – Overcoming Barriers
Pastor Dennis continues our series on the Art of Neighboring. This week with a reflection on the story of Mary & Martha and on John 21:1-19. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-04-14.mp3
The Art of Neighboring
Jack Patterson’s sermon on being a good neighbor. The homework assignment sheet that he refers to can be found at http://artofneighboring.com/resources_kit/gen_resources/block_map.pdf http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-04-07.mp3
Overcoming an Idle Tale with the Amazing Resurrection
Sorry this is late this week. Pastor Dennis’ Easter sermon. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-03-31.mp3
Alleluia!!! Christ is Risen!!!
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for…

Beyond the Great Parade the Cock Crows
The Holy Week journey from the great parade of Palm Sunday to Peter’s denial. Pastor Dennis’ sermon of 24 March based on Luke 22:14 – 23:56. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-03-24.mp3 (Note: The rooster video can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uFhUzAwDEz4)
Holy Week Schedule
Come join us for our Holy Week activities. March 24, Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday Worship, 10:30AM – Sermon title: Hear the Rooster Crow March 28, Maundy Thursday Worship, 7:00PM March 31, Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, 7:30AM Breakfast, 8:30AM Easter Egg Hunt, 9:30AM Worship, 10:30AM

Pastor’s Pen – March 2013
Often my friends joke and say as I enter a room, “Here he comes, watch the sparks fly.†I appreciate the humor relating my name to my work and calling. Part of my job is to guide the church into identifying the existing sparks and the new ways to make them fly for the ministry of Christ. As your interim pastor, I am looking forward to beginning the next phase of our time to together, looking into the community and…

From a Troubled Soul to Glory
Pastor Dennis’ sermon from 17 Mar. The last in the series “Temptation Does Not Mess Around”. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-03-17.mp3

When Love Wins
“Love is what God is. Love is why Jesus came. And love is why He continues to come.” Pastor Dennis’ sermon for the 4th Sunday of Lent. Reflections on John 3:14-21. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-03-10.mp3

Consumed by Zeal
Pastor Dennis’ sermon from 3 Mar based on John 2:13-25. In this sermon he wants us to begin thinking about what it means to be a church in Fairfield County, OH in 2013. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-03-03.mp3