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Easter Sermons–April 8, 2012
Here are two Easter sermons. The first wrestles with John’s account in Chapter 20 of Jesus and Mary Magdalene meeting in the Garden. It’s here: Early The second deals Mark 16 and with the angel’s words to the women that Jesus “is not here and will meet you in Galilee, as he said.” You can…
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Weekly Update–April 13, 2012
Hello Friends of Emmanuel Church, Sunday is worship at 10:15 a.m. The Bible lesson is from John 20 and the story of Doubting Thomas. The sermon title is “Sunday Evening.” After worship, the Women’s Guild will meet. All women of the church are part of the guild and are welcome with your ideas and suggestions.…
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Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday–April 8, 2012
Calling all children and the young at heart! The Children’s Ministry at Hill’s is proud to announce the Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Easter Sunday after the 10:15 a.m. worship service. So bring a basket and a young friend and once worship is out (around 11:30 or so), we’ll begin the hunt! FYI–A Children’s…
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Thursday Morning Update–April 5, 2012
Good morning friends, Easter is just around the corner at Emmanuel Reformed Church. But before we get there we have a few other things we need to take note of: Tonight is the Maundy Thursday Service in the Steele Fellowship Building. We will start at 6:30 p.m. and have a light supper. Worship with communion…
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Thursday Update–March 29, 2012
Hello friends, Easter is almost upon us! Spring seems to be peeking up all around and the church is gearing up for some very exciting events. First, this Saturday is the Blood Drive from 9 to 3 p.m. If you want to make an appointment, check out our website but walk-ins are welcome. I hope…
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Blood Drive–This Saturday–9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We are so excited to be partnering with the Central Blood Bank in a few days for our first ever Blood Drive! We would love to visit with you on Saturday and assist you with this life-giving donation of blood. Your contribution really makes a difference. See you Saturday!
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Sermon of March 25–“Worship Wonders”
Sunday’s sermon came from a lot of different sources. The story itself is from 2 Kings 22; the story of the Prophet Huldah. Second, there’s a significant section in this sermon about the book of Deuteronomy which we recently studied in Bible Study. Third, of course, much of this sermon came out of the love…
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Calendar for the Easter Season
Tonight, March 21 is the Mid-week service at First Church in Apollo. I will be preaching on John 1 and the title is “Sgt. Pepper.” Service starts at 7:30–with refreshments to follow. Sunday, March 25th is our 5th Sunday in Lent at Hill’s. We are continuing our series “The Power of Kingdom Living” with a…
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Sermon of March 18, 2012–“The Fellowship Principle”
This sermon looks at Jethro, the Father-in-Law of Moses in Exodus Chapter 18:13-27. The main idea of the sermon, that people never behave exactly the way you expect them to, comes from the writings of Margaret Wheatley somewhere. And fellowship is so difficult in the church. Churches fight over small little things–electrical outlets, salt in…
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Sermon of March 11: Ryan Lucas
Dear Friends, Here’s the audio of Ryan’s sermon from Sunday. Ryan preached on three texts: Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; and John 2:13-22–Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple. Ryan challenges us to hear the voice of God calling us to take risks as well as to listen to others who might be struggling. I find this…