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…
Mark shares in his gospel the words of Isaiah encouraging preparation for the coming of the Lord. “‘Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” We often look around and see the…
In this worshipful presentation, Rev. Gary Kennedy shares the importance of the Church worldwide and attending church. Jesus attended church on a regular basis even when he had difficulty with the leadership. Jesus often read scripture during a worship service. When we read Luke 4:18-19a we see Jesus quoting Isaiah 61:1-2. Here we are reminded…
Referring to Himself as The Son of Man which is the term used in Daniel chapter seven to describe the Messiah, Jesus asked, “Who Do You Say I Am?” Many writers and Philosophers have attempted to answer this question. A French writer said He was a sentimental idealist. An American businessman said He was the…
And when Jesus heard . . . (of the death of John the Baptist) He withdrew to a solitary (quiet) place. When our hearts are broken, do we seek solace alone? People probably followed Jesus for a number of reasons: seeking comfort, seeking a miracle, just to be with Him, just to be with the…
In a delightful service featuring the top twelve of our favorite hymns/songs (by vote) in a program filled with hymn history and a peek into the lives of several hymn-writers, Rev. Ruth Blum leads the congregation in a unique worship experience. You will learn much and be a part of a very large choir.
Do you find it difficult to hold on to the excitement and joy of Easter. As a church in a retirement community, Easter is often a transition time for seasonal residents to leave or prepare to leave. We have been looking at the various reactions to the crucifixion and resurrection. When Jesus was arrested, Peter…
Samuel was a prophet and God instructed him to anoint a new king to succeed Saul. God told Samuel not to look at physical appearance but to follow His leading to the person He had already chosen to be king. God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. Samuel anointed David and “the Spirit of…
NOTE: Pastor Jon forgets to turn on mic at the very beginning. Have patience, he does turn it on. Pastor Jon Ierley shares when he first retired he thought now I can do anything I want. He soon discovered even in freedom there are boundaries; finances, health, commitments to others. There are many things going…
In a moving service, Rev. Ruth Blum reminds us that sometimes we get so busy at Christmas time and so caught up in the busyness and the noise that we do not notice or welcome Jesus into our hearts and our celebration. Have you forgotten to welcome the one whose birthday we are celebrating? Do…