Choose a New Song – We join Mary in praise of all that God can do by joining her song and finding ways that the song shifts our perspective of ordinary things. (Luke 1:47-55)
Also today, we celebrate the Baptism of Bennett Kirbach!
Preacher: Rev. Rob Kirbach
Choose a Better Way – Isaiah invites us into a wild possibility of tiny buds of hope and finding harmony together on God’s holy mountain, and we see its power through a child-like lens. (Isiah 11:1-10)
Preacher: Rev. Rob Kirbach
Choose Hope – As we begin the season of Advent – a season of wonder – we look and see where we might find Christ in our ordinary lives. And the words of a prophet inspire us to choose hope and anticipate peace. (Isaiah 2:1-5)
Preacher: Rev. Rob Kirbach
Reign of Christ – On this last Sunday of the Church Year, we anticipate a renewed Creation, which God envisioned in the One sent to transform and save. (Colossians 1:11-20)
Preacher: Rev. Rob Kirbach
Praise God – A Psalm of praise offers guidance about faithful living, and we are encouraged to ground our personal lives in praise of God. (Psalm 145:1-5:17-21)
Preacher: Rev. Rob Kirbach
Guest Preacher – We welcome back to our church Rev. Paul Militzer as our guest preacher!
Pastor Paul is the Executive Director of the Community Hope Center — a neighborhood ministry serving low-income individuals and families in Madison County’s “Riverbend” area.
The Strength of our Witness – In a moment when a man in a tree and a man on the ground meet, we consider the many ways God’s love is made visible in our daily lives, in the community, and around the world. (Luke 19:1-10)
Also, we celebrate All Saints Day with a moment of remembrance for our loved ones who have departed this life in the past year.
Preacher: Rev. Rob Kirbach
Other People – In a story of two prayers, we find new ways to practice humility rather than worrying so much about what other people might be doing. (Luke 18:9-14)
Preacher: Rev. Rob Kirbach
Pastor Rob was preaching at the International Baptist Church in Debrecen, Hungary. And we’re excited to welcome Pastor Patty back to our church as our guest preacher!
Pastor Patty has recently been appointed to the “Regional Executive Minister of the ABC-Great Rivers Region”, serving more than 200 churches in Illinois and Missouri.
Thank Him On Your Way – We join along with the healed and redeemed by making a joyful noise to our God! We remember, too, that there are times when we must raise our voices and be loud about what God is going. (Luke 17:11-19)
Preacher: Rev. Rob Kirbach