Listen to Recent Worship Services
12-24-2020 PCM Candlelight Service of Worship – Nativity of the Lord
12-20-2020 Celebration of Worship – Fourth Sunday of Advent
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Lighting of the Advent Candle – The Bunge and Allison Families
- Hymn 145 – “What Child is This?”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- Scripture Reading (Luke 2: 8-14) – Katherine Williams
- Sermon – “Savior” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 144 – “In the Bleak Midwinter”
- Benediction
12-13-2020 Celebration of Worship – Third Sunday of Advent
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Lighting of the Advent Candle – The Clark Family
- Hymn 108 – “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- Scripture Reading (John 1: 1-18) – Derrick Hoover
- Sermon – “The Word” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 97 – “Watchman, Tell Us of the Night”
- Benediction
- Postlude – “Chant du Roi Rene, op. 60 – Alexandre Guilmant – Carol Johnson, organ
12-06-2020 Celebration of Worship – Second Sunday of Advent
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Lighting of the Advent Candle – The Lee Family
- Hymn 85 – “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- Scripture Reading (Mark 8:27-30) – Colin Hoppes
- Sermon – “Messiah” – Rev. Green
- Sacrament of Communion
- Communion Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 106 – “Prepare the Way, O Zion”
- Benediction
11-29-2020 Celebration of Worship – First Sunday of Advent
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Lighting of the Advent Candle – The Reverend Sarah Green & Eric Sarver
- Hymn 88 – “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
- Confession and Pardon
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Stewardship Message – Walt Fleischer
- Moment for Mission – Operation Love – Jean Johnson
- Prayer for Illumination
- Scripture Reading (Matthew 1: 18-25) – Daniella Geary
- Sermon – “Immanuel” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 82 – “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
- Benediction
11-22-2020 Celebration of Worship – Christ the King Sunday – Thanksgiving Festival Sunday
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 367 – “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- First Scripture Reading (Psalm 100) – Michael Hoppes
- Second Scripture Reading (Deuteronomy 26: 1-13)
- Sermon – “Remembering” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Anthem – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” – arr. Mack Wilberg – The Chancel Choir
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 643 – “Now Thank We All Our God”
- Benediction
- Postlude – “Nun Danket Alle Gott” – Sigfried Karg-Elert – Kevin Graf, organ
11-15-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Consecration Sunday
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 41 – “O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- First Scripture Reading (I Corinthians 13: 8-13) – Zachary Hoover
- Anthem – “On the Willows” (Godspell) – Stephen Schwartz – Sam Brusco and Ignacio Angulo-Pizarro, vocalists – Rob Heinink, guitar
- Second Scripture Reading (Exodus 10: 21-28)
- Sermon – “Seeing in the Darkness” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Dedication of 2021 Pledges
- Prayers of the People and sung Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 450 – “Be Thou My Vision”
- Benediction
11-08-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
- Song of Gathering – “Nearer, My God, To Thee” – arr. Erick Storckman – The Jazz Ensemble
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Hymn 35 – “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Moment for Mission Stewardship – College & Young Professionals
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- Scripture Reading (Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25) – Nathan Wood
- Sermon – “On Choosing God” – Rev. Green
- Song for Reflection – “Go Down, Moses” – arr. Erick Storckman – The Jazz Ensemble
- Prayers of the People and sung Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 539 – “We Will Go Out With Joy”
- Benediction
- Song of Sending – “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” – arr. Ike Sturm – The Jazz Ensemble
11-01-2020 Celebration of Worship – All Saints’ Day
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 326 – “For All the Saints”
- Confession and Pardon – Patrick Allred
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Moment for Stewardship
- Sacrament of Baptism
- Prayer for Illumination
- All Saints’ Remembrance
- First Scripture Reading (I Thessalonians 2: 9-12) – Avery Craig
- Anthem – “Esto Les Digo” – Kinley Lange – The Chancel Choir
- Second Scripture Reading (Joshua 3: 7-13)
- Sermon – “From Generation to Generation” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Sacrament of Communion – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Communion Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 687 – “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”
- Benediction
10-25-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 49 – “The God of Abraham Praise”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Moment for Mission – Stewardship
- Presentation of Third Grade Bibles – Alexandra Mead
- Sacrament of Baptism
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- First Scripture Reading (Matthew 5: 13-16) – Camryn MacGregor
- Anthem – “Brother James’s Air” – arr. Evelyn R. Larter – Marnie Kaller, cello & Matthew Webb, piano
- Second Scripture Reading (Deuteronomy 34: 1-12)
- Sermon – “So Close; Yet So Far Away” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 846 – “Fight the Good Fight”
- Benediction
10-18-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 666 – “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Moment for Mission Stewardship: Primary Grades & MAP
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- First Scripture Reading (1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10) – Mekhi Lawrence
- Second Scripture Reading (Exodus 33: 12-23)
- Sermon – “Reluctantly Going Forward” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 541 – “God Be with You Till We Meet Again”
- Benediction
10-11-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 39 – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Moment for Mission Stewardship – Nursery School
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- First Scripture Reading (Matthew 6: 19-24) – Emma MacGregor
- Second Scripture Reading (Exodus 32: 1-14)
- Sermon – “What Matters” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 739 – “O for a Closer Walk with God”
- Benediction
10-04-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 50 – “Deep in the Shadows of the Past”
- Confession and Pardon – Dr. Matthew Webb
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination – Patrick Allred
- First Scripture Reading (Matthew 22: 34-40) – Colin Hoppes
- Second Scripture Reading (Exodus 20: 1-17)
- Sermon – “At Least, Do This” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Moment for Mission – Market Street Mission – Debbie McKenna
- Sacrament of Communion
- Communion Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 686 – “God of Our Life”
- Benediction
09-27-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 12 – “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination
- First Scripture Reading (Exodus 17: 1-7)
- Second Scripture Reading (Philippians 2: 1-11) – Liam Lawlor
- Sermon – “When It Is Hard to Believe” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Moment for Mission – In-Reach – Jeffrey Cramer
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 65 – “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
- Benediction
09-20-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Hymn 664 – “Morning Has Broken”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination
- First Scripture Reading (Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45) – Daniella Geary
- Second Scripture Reading (Exodus 16:2-15)
- Sermon – “God the Provider” – Rev. Green
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 81 – “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”
- Benediction
09-13-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 476 – “Crashing Waters at Creation”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination
- First Scripture Reading (Romans 14:7-12) – Michael Hoppes
- Second Scripture Reading (Exodus 14:19-31)
- Sermon – “Hope for the Hopeless” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 435 – “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”
- Benediction
09-06-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. Ed Halldorson
- Hymn 396 – “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination
- First Scripture Reading (Matthew 18: 15-20) – Camryn MacGregor
- Anthem – “Soon-ah Will Be Done” – William Dawson -The Chancel Choir
- Second Scripture Reading (Exodus 12: 1-14)
- Sermon – “Where God Resides” – Rev. Dr. Halldorson
- Sacrament of Communion
- Communion Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 233 – “The Day of Resurrection”
- Benediction
08-30-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Hymn 372 – “O for a World”
- Confession and Pardon – Dr. Matthew Webb
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Sacrament of Baptism – Zoe Schultz, daughter of Jonathan and Sarah Schultz and Julia Havelin, daughter of Joseph and Jennifer Havelin
- Prayer for Illumination
- First Scripture Reading (Exodus 14:15-31) – Ben Knesl
- Second Scripture Reading (Acts 9:1-19) – Rev. Jeanne Radak
- Sermon – “Do We Wander in the Wilderness, or Do We Respond to God’s Call or Both?” – Rev. Radak
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 765 – “May the God of Hope Go with Us”
- Benediction
08-23-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
- Celebration in Song – Chichester Psalms (Psalms 108:2, 100) – Leonard Bernstein – The Chancel Choir, Drew University Choirs, Festival Orchestra
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 683 – “Lord of All Hopefulness”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Sacrament of Baptism – Aaron Jay Bovee, son of Peter and Sarah Bovee
- Prayer for Illumination
- Scripture Readings (Matthew 16:13-17; Romans 12:1-2) – Elizabeth Bruen and Mekhi Lawrence
- Sermon – “The Greatest of These is Love” – Rev Dr. Smazik
- Recognition of Ministry
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 726 – “Will You Come and Follow Me”
- Benediction
- Sending Music – “Cold Duck Time” – Eddie Harris – Steve Hess, drums; Mark Weber, piano; Bud Ayres, bass
08-16-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Hymn 398 – “How Very Good and Pleasant”
- Confession and Pardon – The Rev Dr David Smazik
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Sacrament of Baptism – Nathan Alexander Sarver, son of Sarah Green and Eric Sarver
- Prayer for Illumination
- Scripture Reading (Matthew 15:10-28) – Leah Curnow
- Sermon – “Messy Grace” – Rev. Green
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 343 – “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life”
- Benediction
08-09-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 414 – “Be Still and Know That I Am God”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Sacrament of Baptism – Michael Henry Allred, son of Patrick and Hannah Faye Allred
- Prayer for Illumination
- Scripture Reading (Matthew 14:22-33) – Richard Parke
- Sermon – “Now These Three Remain: Faith” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Anthem – “Verleih’ uns Frieden” = Felix Mendelssohn – The Chancel Choir
- Moment for Mission -Table of Hope Ministry – Vern Verhoef
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 741 – “Guide My Feet”
- Benediction
08-02-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Call to Worship – HS Mission Trip Participants
- Hymn 463 – “How Firm a Foundation”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading (Matthew 14:13-21) – Patrick Allred
- Sermon – “Now These Three Remain: Hope” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Anthem – “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether” – Harold Friedell – The Choral Scholars & Kevin Graf, organ
- Sacrament of Communion
- Communion Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 498 – “Loaves Were Broken, Words Were Spoken”
- Benediction
07-26-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Hymn 5 – “God the Sculptor of the Mountains”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading (Psalm 119:129-136;Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52) – Patrick Allred
- Sermon – “Space and Time” – Rev. Green
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 450 – “Be Thou My Vision”
- Benediction
07-19-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 411 – “God Is Here Today”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43) – Patrick Allred
- Sermon – “Crowded Out” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Anthem – “Draw the Circle Wide” – Mark A. Miller – The Choral Scholars
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 547 – “Go, My Children, with My Blessing”
- Benediction
07-12-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 308 – “O God in Whom All Life Begins”
- Confession and Pardon – Elder Lisa Fraebel
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Moment for Mission – Diversity Day 2020 – Dr.Beverly Tignor
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)
- Sermon – “Fertile Ground” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Anthem – “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” – Margaret Bonds – Sonya Headlam, soprano & Matthew Webb, piano
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Hymn 308 – “We Will Go Out With Joy”
- Benediction
07-05-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 475 – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” – Originally recorded in worship on January 12, 2020
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Moment for Mission Rev. Paula Cooper, PCUSA Mission Co-worker
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading (Matthew 11:16-29, 25-30)
- Sermon – “Sharing the Load” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Anthem – “Ubi Caritas” – Ola Gjeilo – The Choral Scholars
- Sacrament of Communion
- Communion Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 182 – “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”
- Benediction
06-28-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Fourth Sunday After Pentecost – Graduation and Confirmation Sunday
- Welcome – Patrick Allread
- Call to Worship – Vienna Volinsky
- Hymn 656 – “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”
- Prayer of Confession – Jacob Gulisano
- Prayer for Illumination – Caleigh Lawlor
- Scripture Reading (Genesis 22:1-14) – Ben Redgate
- Sermon – “The Year of Change” – Paige Leahy
- Hymn 759 – “O God, We Bear the Imprint”
- Presentation of Our Confirmation Class
- Affirmation of Faith (unison) – Luke Stebbins – (Compiled from the confirmands’ personal statements of faith)
- Honoring our Seniors – Musical Offering – “You Raise Me Up” – Graham & Lovland – Caleigh Lawlor, vocalist
- The Awarding of Scholarships
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer – Griffin Thomas
- Benediction
06-21-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Third Sunday After Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Hymn 298 – “Lord, You Give the Great Commission”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Readings (Jeremiah 20:7-13; Matthew 10:24-39) – Patrick Allread
- Sermon – “Proclaim from the Housetops” – Rev. Green
- Anthem – “Child of God” – Mark A. Miller – Members of the Chancel Choir and Friends
- Stephen Leader Commissioning: Jim Wood
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 749 – “Come, Live in the Light” – Originally recorded in worship on January 19, 2020
- Benediction
06-14-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Second Sunday After Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 634 – “To God Be the Glory”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Readings (Exodus 19:2-8a; Matthew 9:35-38) – Patrick Allread
- Sermon – “Taking It to the Streets?” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Anthem – “If Ye Love Me” – Thomas Tallis – The Choral Scholars
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 339 – “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – Originally recorded January 2020
- Benediction
06-07-2020 Celebration of Worship – Trinity Sunday
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 1 – “Holy, Holy, Holy”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Minute for Mission – Janet Foster
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Readings (Psalm 8; Matthew 28:16-20) – Patrick Allread
- Sermon – “The Cost of Discipleship” – Clarence Curry, Jr. & Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Anthem – Ave verum corpus – W. A. Mozart – The Choral Scholars & Kevin Graf, organ
- Sacrament of Communion
- Communion Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 315 – “In the Midst of New Dimensions”
- Benediction
- Ministry in Music – “It Is Well With My Soul” – arr. Abramsky – Marnie Kaller, cello & Matthew Webb, piano
05-31-2020 Celebration of Worship – Day of Pentecost
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 280 – “Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Readings (Acts 2:1-8; 12-21) – Patrick Allread
- Sermon – “Surprised” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Ministry in Music – “Veni Sancte Spiritus” (from Lux Aeterna) – Morten Lauridsen – The Chancel Choir & Kevin Graf, organ – originally recorded November 3, 2019
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 279 – “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove”
- Benediction
- Postlude – “Komm, O Komm, du Geist des Lebens” – Max Reger – Kevin Graf, organ
05-24-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Seventh Sunday of Easter
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 662 – “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Readings (Psalm 47, John 17:1-11) – Patrick Allread
- Sermon – “Searching for Glory” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Hymn 264 – “At the Name of Jesus”
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 826 – “Lift High the Cross” – Originally recorded October 27, 2019
- Benediction
05-17-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Sixth Sunday of Easter
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Hymn 366 – “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Readings (John 14:15-21; Acts 17:22-31)
- Sermon – “Finding God” – Rev. Green
- Ministry in Music – “Wonderful, Merciful Savior” – Rodgers & Wyse – Stacy Dove, Ignacio Angulo-Pizarro, Matthew Webb
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer – Patrick Allred
- Hymn 735 – “I Need Thee Every Hour”
- Benediction
05-10-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Fifth Sunday of Easter
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 645 – “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Readings (Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; John 14:1-14) – Patrick Allred
- Sermon – “Finding our Way” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Anthem – “The Call (Five Mystical Songs)” – R.V. Williams – Matthew Webb, baritone and piano
- Minute for Mission – Elder Donna Tomlinson
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 69 – “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” – (November 2016 – Steve Hess Trio with Elise Figa and Rob Heinink)
- Benediction
05-03-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Fourth Sunday of Easter
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 410 – “God Is Calling through the Whisper”
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Readings (Psalm 23; John 10:1-6) – Patrick Allred
- Sermon – “Walking with the Shepherd” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Hymn 803 – “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”
- Sacrament of Communion
- Communion Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 39 – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
- Benediction
4-26-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Third Sunday of Easter
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- Hymn 393 – O Day of Rest and Gladness
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Sarah Green
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading (Luke 24:13-35) – Patrick Allred
- Sermon – “Taking a Walk” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Ministry in Music – “Day of Arising” – Ignacio Angulo-Pizarro
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 702 – “Christ Be Beside Me”
- Benediction
4-19-2020 Celebration of Worship – The Second Sunday of Easter
- Welcome and Call to Worship – The Reverend Sarah Green
- Hymn 254 – That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
- Confession and Pardon – The Reverend Dr. David Smazik
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and First Scripture Reading (Psalm 16) – Patrick Allred
- Second Scripture Reading (John 20:19-31)
- Sermon – “Peace Breaks In” – Rev. Green
- Hymn 824 – “There Is a Place of Quiet Rest”
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 817 – “We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight”
- Benediction
4-12-2020 Celebration of Easter Sunday Worship
- Welcome and Opening Prayer
- Call to Confession – Patrick Allred
- Assurance of Pardon
- Scripture Reading (John 20:1-10)
- Sermon A New Day, Part I Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Easter Response
- Hymn 232 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
- Sermon A New Day, Part II
- Hymn 246 Christ is Alive
- A Time with Young Christians
- Prayers of the People
- Hymn 238 – “Thine is the Glory”
- Response – Hallelujah (from Messiah) – G. F. Handel – Members of the Chancel Choir
4-10-2020 Good Friday Meditations on the Cross
Our Good Friday worship invites you to Meditate on the Cross. This video guides us through the crucifixion account in the Gospel of Mark as well as the seven last words that Jesus spoke on the cross. These two narratives will be told a total of three times and are placed over five musical selections. We encourage you to take the time to be still; watch and listen for how God is speaking to you on this Good Friday through Scripture and music.
4-9-2020 Celebration of Maundy Thursday Worship
- Call to Worship
- Hymn 209 – “My Song is Love Unknown”
- Confession and Pardon – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading (Matthew 26:17-25) – Patrick Allred
- Meditation – “Voices of the Beloved Community”
- Hymn 769 – “For Everyone Born”
- Sacrament of Communion
- Communion Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
- Benediction
4-5-2020 Celebration of Palm Sunday Worship
- Palm Processional
- Welcome
- Call to Worship
- Hymn 196 – “All Glory, Laud and Honor”
- Confession and Pardon – Alexandra Mead
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading (Matthew 21:1-11) – Patrick Allred
- Sermon – “It Takes a Village” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Hymn 223 – “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Benediction
- Song of Sending – “Ride On, King Jesus” – Hall Johnson – Eric McKeever, baritone and Matt Webb, piano
3-29-2020 Celebration of Worship
- Prelude – “The Peace May Be Exchanged (from Rubrics)” – Dan Locklair Kevin Graf, organ
- Welcome
- Call to Worship
- Hymn 8 – “O Great Creator, Strong to Save”
- Confession and Pardon – Alexandra Mead
- A Time for Young Christians – Alexandra Mead
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading (John 11:1-6, 20-44) – Patrick Allred
- Sermon – “Stories of the Beloved Community – Lazarus” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Hymn 791 – “For You, My God, I Wait”
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 77 – “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”
- Benediction
- Song of Sending – “Lean on Me” – Bill Withers – Ignacio Angulo-Pizarro, Patrick Allred, & Matt Webb
3-22-2020 Celebration of Worship
- Welcome
- Call to Worship
- Hymn 12 – “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
- Confession and Pardon
- A Time for Young Christians
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading
- Sermon – “Stories of the Beloved Community – Man Born Blind” – Rev. Dr. Smazik
- Hymn 377 – “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Solo – “True Colors” – Ignacio Angulo-Pizarro, soloist; Marie Trudeau, oboe
- Benediction
03-15-2020 Celebration of Worship
- Welcome
- Call to Worship
- Hymn 65 – “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
- Confession and Pardon
- A Time for Young Christians
- Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading
- Sermon – “Stories of the Beloved Community – Woman of Samaria “
- Anthem – “If With All Your Hearts”(from Elijah) by Felix Mendelsohn – Ignacio Angulo-Pizarro, tenor
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 182 – “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”
- Benediction
03-08-2020 Celebration of Worship – Audio Only
- Prelude – Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf”, BWV 645 – J. S. Bach (1685-1750) – Nick Tonini, organ
- Hymn 49 – “The God of Abraham Praise”
- Confession and Pardon
- A Time for Young Christians
- Prayer for Illumination and First Scripture Reading
- Anthem – “God So Loved the World” – John Stainer (1840-1901) – The Chancel Choir
- Second Scripture Reading (John 3:1-16) and Sermon (Stories of the Beloved Community – Nicodemus)
- Hymn 443 “There Is a Redeemer”
- Greeting/Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts to God
- Offertory – “My Jesus, I Love Thee” Dan Forrest (b. 1978) – The Chancel Choir
- Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
- Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn 215- “What Wondrous Love Is This”
- Benediction
- Postlude – “Fugue in G Minor”, BWV 558 – J. S. Bach – Nick Tonini, organ
