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Sermon of February 20th, 2011–“Paul’s Plan for Progress”
A reading from 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23: 10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. 11For no one can lay any foundation other than the one…
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Weekly Update–February 18, 2011
Dear Friends, This Sunday’s sermon title is: Paul’s Plan for Progress, based on 1 Corinthians Chapter 3. As those of you who have been in Bible Study with me will know, Paul’s writings are some of my favorite scripture to mine for deeper meaning. So I hope to see you on Sunday!!!!! You are invited…
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Thursday Morning Update–February 10, 2011
Good morning everyone, Tonight is the Mook Group at 7 p.m. at Norwalk Daily Grind. We’re talking about Connection. We had a wonderful worship time last Sunday with the Cub Scout Pack 213 and with The Souper Bowl of Caring. Because of your generosity, we raised over 200 dollars for the Food Bank. Thank you…
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Sermon of February 6th, 2011–“Recipe for God’s Reign”
Matthew 5:13-20: 13 ‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. 14 ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.…
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In Memoriam–Lewis Reich–1924 to 2011
Yesterday we learned of the sudden death of Lewis Reich of Delmont. He died early Tuesday afternoon after suffering a heart attack in his automobile near his home. In addition to being a veteran, he was well known around the Export area and a well loved local business owner. On Wednesday there will be a…
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Sermon of January 30, 2011–“The Mardi Gras Message”
A reading from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31: 18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’ 20Where…
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Thursday Update–January 27, 2011
Hello Friends of Hill’s Church, First, some exciting news!!!! Ella Rayn Lucas, daughter of Ryan and Trista Lucas, was born yesterday!!! She is 8lbs, 8 oz and 21 inches long! Her grandparents are Christine and Darren Nichter, great grandmother is Bertha King, and great Aunt is Donna Carroll! Blessings to all! This upcoming Sunday’s worship…
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Sermon of January 23, 2011–“A Shining Shift”
Matthew Chapter 4:12-23: 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— 14 to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: 15 “Land of Zebulun and land…
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Thursday Morning Update–January 20, 2011
Good morning friends of Hill’s Church, As we’re getting ready for more(!) snow, I hope you will take note of the events which are coming up in the next few weeks at Hill’s. This Sunday is the Third Sunday after Epiphany and the sermon is called “A Shining Shift.” It is based on the early…
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Sermon of January 16, 2011–“The Disciples’ Diary”
Here is this Sunday’s sermon: The Disciples’ Diary Check out these great websites to get more information about the sources I used: Rob Bell’s Dust in the NOOMA series formed the foundation for the sermon, along with the chapter in his book, Velvet Elvis: click here. Bell cites Ray Vander Laan in his notes in…