As Pastor Rob and his family enjoy some time away, we welcome a friend and guest preacher to our service today: Rev. Patty King Bilyeu, Associate Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches Great Rivers Region. Pastor Patty offers an encouraging and challenging message about Abraham and Isaac.
In today’s children’s message, Malachi isn’t feeling so good about this year’s Father’s Day. Can his friends cheer him up?
In a special annual service, our men’s ministry plans and leads is time of worship, highlighting the mission work of the American Baptist Men (ABMen) Ministry and reminding us of our divine calling to serve others. In our Children’s Message today, Malachi must resist the temptation to hide from today’s current events.
Guest Preacher: Curt Swisher
The Mountains are Calling – On this Trinity Sunday, we are reminded of God’s word, presence, activity, and redeeming love in Creation. And we’re reminded of our purpose as caretakers of the world. (Preacher: Rev. Rob Kirbach)
In this week’s Children’s Message, Pastor Rob meets Tabatha – Malachi’s new neighbor.
Appointed Reiadings:
Spiritual Understanding – On this Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the Spirit of God in the diversity and variety of Creation! And in this week’s children’s time, Malachi has a bone to pick with Pastor Rob. Welcome to worship; enjoy!
In It Together – We listen in as Jesus prays for disciples and consider what it means to be a community of such prayer. (John 17:1-11) Also in this week’s service, a special tribute to Memorial Day from Pastor Rob and church musician Gloria Brown. And in the Children’s time, Malachi the Bible Guy learns about the real meaning of Memorial Day.
To See is to Love – We are reminded that the indwelling of God and the Spirit’s enduring presence is with us. No matter what, we are never alone. (John 14:15-21) And our puppet friend Malachi returns to learn a lesson about thinking things through. Enjoy!
Living Stones – The story of deacon Stephen opens the window to the enduring witness of the early church, and we ponder ways we might witness to God – rock, refuge, and redeemer.
In addition to our online worship service, we’re also sharing a brief message of hope from our ABC-USA denominational leadership. And back again this week is Malachi the Bible guy for a lesson on following directions. Enjoy!
In 1952 a joint resolution of the United States Congress, signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, established the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer. Keeping this 68-year tradition alive, and in a demonstration of our Christian unity, pastors and faith leaders from all around our town join together in prayer. Will you pray with us…
Living in Abundance – Images of shepherding love speak of God’s diverse, abundant provision and guidance as we explore the beginnings of the early church (Acts 2:42-47). Also this week, Linda Seabaugh returns with another Sunday School lesson from her “Prayer Warriors” class, and Malachi and Pastor Rob talk about feeling misunderstood and making mistakes.
Breaking Bread – We, with the disciples, encounter the risen Christ as scripture is opened and bread is broken. (Luke 24:13-35) Also, Malachi walks to Pierron (yes, really!) for the children’s story, and Linda Seabaugh returns with another Sunday school lesson.