Emmanuel Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ

Sermon of January 4, 2015–“Day Dreaming”

Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace,…

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January 5, 2015

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21st century, aging, ambition, angels, Anthony of Egypt, art, christmas, dream world, dreaming, dreams, future, hopelessness, Jesus Christ, Jesus’ birth, Joseph and Mary, Karl Barth, Matthew 1, mundane, Nativity, Philippines, Pope Francis, possibilities, Roman Empire, Roman occupation, United Church of Christ in the Philippines
Welcome to Christmas Eve Worship 7 & 11 P.M.

Sunday, December 21 Worship Worship Choir CANTATA–10:15 a.m. The Theme for this upcoming week in our CORE DISCIPLESHIP Course is LOVE. On Sunday, we will light the candle of LOVE and the Church Choir will present a program featuring some old and new Christmas songs. Worship is at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, December 24 Worship Family…

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December 19, 2014

Calendar HCE, From The Pastor HCE, Hills Church Export PA

Choir, Christmas Carols, Christmas Eve, Christmas services, churches in Export
Sermon of December 14, 2014–“Shouts of Joy!”

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,[a] 2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor…

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December 16, 2014

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addition, Advent, anointing, anxiety, blue Christmas, broken hearted, call of release, death, deliverance, Doubt, emancipation, fasting, freedom, good news, Holy Spirit, immigration, Isaiah 61, Israel, Jesus Christ, joy, Lent, Luke 4, ministry, poor, poverty, prisoner, Psalm 133, rescue, salvation, self-examination, sorrow, year end
Sermon of December 7, 2014–“Things That Make For Peace”

Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The…

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December 8, 2014

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angels, Annunciation, compromise, conflict, confusion, cross, CS Lewis, division, evil, Gabriel, good, grey areas, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, King Herod, King of Kings, Kingdom of God, listening, Luke 1:26-38, Manicheanism, Mary, ministry of peace, miracles, palace, Peace, prejudice, religious authorities, slaughter of the innocents, society, Son of God, throne, understanding, violence, world of eternals
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T. J. Lucas

December 7, 2014

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Second Sunday of Advent: PEACE

Good morning friends and members of Emmanuel Church, Tomorrow, Saturday morning, December 6th at 9 a.m. is Decorating of the Church for the Christmas Season. We did a little bit last week during worship and now we are going to finish up. It’s a good time to see friends, grab a cup of coffee and help…

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December 5, 2014

Calendar HCE, From The Pastor HCE, Hills Church Export PA, Notes From Pastor Hedden, Notices HCE, Sermons HCE

10-10-10, Advent, all ages, bible study, caroling, children’s ministry, christmas, Christmas Eve, Christmas services, churches in Export, Communion, Core Discipleship, Discipleship, Family Friendly Worship
Childrens’ Virtual Lessons SNEAK PEEK!

As you all should know from my last post, I am offering virtual bible lessons for our children. However, allow me to point out that any church member may ask to subscribe to the emails containing the lessons if you would like to view them for yourself! I know sometimes I learn and/or enjoy things…

T. J. Lucas

November 30, 2014

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Update from Christian Education

Hi Hills’ Parents! I am starting something new! I am sending out a weekly email for parents of youth. These emails will include: -The story we learned -bible verses we are memorizing -the values from 10-10-10 we discussed -the handout pdf I will include one more tool in these emails: A link to a video…

T. J. Lucas

November 29, 2014

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A Special Message from our kids!

Some of our kiddos wanted to tell you something!

T. J. Lucas

November 27, 2014

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Sermon of November 23, 2014–“Cosmic Re-Creation”

Matthew 25:31-46 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep…

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November 24, 2014

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