Following a thankful tribute to the veterans in the service, we sang favorite songs celebrating each service branch. After this expression of gratitude, Rev. Gary Kennedy and Dr. Linda Reese presented a moving and challenging message on stewardship as we embark our month of GRATITUDE.
Bartiméus, as a blind beggar, was invisible to most people around him, but Jesus not only heard him, He saw him and called to him. Who is the invisible person that God wants you to see this week? Write that letter. Make that call. Who do you need to visit? Pray. Ask God to let…
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares from the book of James how powerful prayer is. Never doubt how much power there is in your prayers. James says it this way: “Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises. Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of…
The worship service opened with a a procession of wise men bringing gifts for the baby. Rev. Gary Kennedy asked, “What gift do YOU bring to Jesus?” The wise men (Magi) had followed a star that moved across the sky to lead them to the King of the Jews. They probably thought they were heading…
Instead of selecting a few verses as a focus, Rev. Lois Hedden has shared an entire passage of scripture in Luke 2:22-40. Simeon had been waiting a very long time for the Messiah. He had been promised he would not die before seeing the Messiah. Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah when Mary and Joseph…
The Kennedy family invited us into worship with the lighting of all the candles in the Advent wreath. We were reminded the first candle represents Waiting on the Lord with faithful endurance. The second candle reminded us to Watch for God’s presence in hopeful expectation. The third candle reminded us tp Prepare for the Lord’s…
We have looked through the windows of Waiting, Watching, and Preparing for the coming of Jesus. Now Rev. Ruth Blum and Rev. Lois Hedden along with the Willowbrook Chancel choir under the direction of Dr. Robb Butler and accompanied by Carol Virolainen lead us through a worshipful presentation of Praise using Lessons and Carols about…
The book of Joshua is the first book in the Bible following the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) and it begins with the word AND. This suggests it is a continuation of the message in those books. In the first five books, God let His people know how much he loved them and the…