Category: From The Pastor HCE
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Sermon of December 4, 2011–“A Dear John Letter”
Did you ever wonder why John the Baptist shows up in our Advent Church services but rarely on our Christmas trees or our Holiday TV movies? What’s the connection? Why John? What did he do that was so special? Here is my take on a letter written to John the Baptist by me, asking him…
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Weekly Upate–December 2, 2011
Good morning friends and members of Emmanuel Church, Tonight is the Murrysville Night of Lights! There will be events at the Town Square in Murrysville, across the street from Ferri’s Supermarket, from 6 to 8 p.m. Events include: crafts for the kids, a visit from St. Nicholas, caroling, Santa’s arrival, lighting the town tree and…
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Sermon of November 20, 2011–“Embarassment of Riches”
Looking over St. Paul’s shoulder when he wrote Ephesians, we can see that he is impressed with the love, compassion and giftedness of the congregation. This basic insight caused me to ponder if Paul was intentionally comparing the ornate lifestyle of ancient Ephesus (one of the most amazing cities of the Roman Empire) with what…
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Weekly Update–Thursday, November 17, 2011
Hello Friends of Emmanuel Reformed Church, Tomorrow night is a Family Friendly Movie Night at the church at 7 p.m. The movie we are watching will be “Soul Surfer” and snacks will be provided. So, come on over to the church and kick your shoes off and relax. Thanks to everyone who has been bringing…
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Sermon of November 13, 2011–“God’s Investment Banker”
Matthew 25:14-30:The Parable of the Talents I’ve always had trouble with this parable. Verse 29 seems especially harsh to me: “For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.” As a child, this verse…
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Thursday Morning Update–November 10, 2011
Dear Friends and Members of Emmanuel Reformed Church, Saturday at 11 a.m. is the Memorial Service for John Kuster. It will be held at the church and a private interment will follow at a later time. Please join me in upholding the Kuster family in prayer at this difficult time. Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day. Please…
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In Memoriam: John R. Kuster, 1952-2011.
John Kuster passed away on November 5th after a tough struggle with cancer. His Memorial Service will be at Hills Church on Saturday, November 12 at 11 a.m. There will be an hour of visitation before the Memorial Service. Please keep the Kuster family in your prayers. For the Post-Gazette Obituary, click here. Bring us,…
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Weekly Update–First Week of November
Good morning friends and members of Emmanuel Church, Sunday morning we will have worship at 10:15 with the Sermon Lesson based on Matthew 25:1-13. The Sermon Title is “Overslept.” On Sunday evening we will meet at Gearhardt Farms for the Corn Maze, Hayride and Bonfire at 4:30. To go through the Corn Maze costs 5…
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Reformation Day Sermon–“How to Get the Most out of Worshiping God”
Though the years, a lot of questions have been asked to me about worship. Probably more questions about worship than anything else–except the Bible. Here is my attempt to explain what we do and how we do it. This is not the only way to worship but it is one of the ways. Here’s the…
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