February 28, 2021
Rev. Emily Penfield takes a closer look at Simon Peter in this installment of her Whole-Hearted series for Lent. While we have all the intention to serve God, often we find it difficult to turn our whole hearts to God when it means sacrificing the comfort we have known for so long.
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Worship Leader/Sermon: Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
Pianist: Lynn Miles
Soloist: Tina Hendrickson
Songs:
"Open My Eyes That I May See" (1895) by Clara Scott
"Lead Me to the Cross" (2007) by Brooke Fraser
"The Summons" (1987) by John Bell
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February 22, 2021
The season of Lent is underway! Rev. Emily Penfield starts our Lenten series with a call to start our changes from within.
Scripture: Mark 1: 9-15
Worship Leader/Sermon: Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
Soloist: Jay Somerset
Organist: Andy Plummer
Pianist: Lynn Miles
Songs:
"Lord, Who Throughout These 40 Days" (1873) by Claudia Hernaman
"I Want Jesus to Walk with Me" (Traditional) Arranged by J. Denton
"Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters" (1987) by Ruth Duck
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February 15, 2021
Rev. Emily Penfield turns to John for today's episode as she explores Peter's denial of Jesus before the crucifixion and the forgiveness when Jesus returned to the disciples on the fishing boat.
Scripture: John 13: 33-38; 21: 1-9
Worship Leader/Sermon: Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
Soloist: Kenny Williamson Keith
Organist: Andy Plummer
Pianist: Lynn Miles
Songs:
"O! For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" (1739) by Charles Wesley
"My Jesus, I Love Thee" (1964) by William Featherstone
"Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling" (1880) by Will Thompson
"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" (1747) by Charles Wesley
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February 10, 2021
In today's episode, Rev. Emily Freeman continues her series on recovery. A man named Naaman, a well-known commander of the Syrian army, was blessed with fame and wealth but was cursed with leprosy. When his wife's servant speaks of a prophet in Israel who can heal him, Naaman's journey leads him to washing in the Jordan River.
Scripture: 2 Kings 5: 1-16
Worship Leader/Sermon: Emily Freeman Penfield
Pianist: Lynn Miles
Soloist/Guitarist: Kathy Morgan
Songs:
"Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" (1745) by William Williams
"Just Be Held" (2014) by Casting Crowns
"There is a Balm in Gilead" Traditional African-American Spiritual
"He Leadeth Me" (1862) by Joseph H. Gilmore
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February 10, 2021
Worship 1-31-21
Prelude - Amazing Grace
Hymns: Amazing Grace, John Newton, 1779
Rock of Ages, Augustus M. Toplady, 1776
Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior, Fanny Crosby, 1868
Special Music, "Elijah" , Felix Mendelssohn, 1845, sung by John Somerset
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11-12
Worship Leader: Kim Furlow
Sermon: Recovering from Sin and Greed, Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
February 10, 2021
The grieving process is a difficult but necessary aspect of life. However, the intention is to go through it, not live in it. Rev. Emily Penfield talks on the story of Ruth and Naomi, and how with each other's help, they eventually recover from their grief.
Scripture: Ruth 1: 1-22
Worship Leader/Sermon: Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
Organist: Andy Plummer
Pianist: Lynn Miles
Singers: Lisa Russell Lowe; Tommy Russell, Jr.; John and Jane Somerset
Songs:
"I Sing the Almighty Power of God" (1715) by Isaac Watts
"Sabbath Prayer" (1964) by Sheldon Harnick
"Be Still My Soul" (1752) by Katharina von Schlegal
"Hymn of Promise" (1986) by Natalie Sleeth
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January 18, 2021
Worship Notes 1-17-21
Lift Every Voice and Sing - James Weldon Johnson, 1921
You Are Mine -David Haas, 1991
Here I Am, Lord -Dan Schutte, 1981
Special Music -Amazing Grace, played by Lynn Miles
Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, 3:1-15
Sermon: Recovering From Your Worst - Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
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January 12, 2021
Rev. Emily Penfield brings a message on baptism in this episode. Much like washing your hands, baptism by water only cleanses you temporarily. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit can one be permanently purified.
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
Worship Leader: Kim Furlow
Sermon: Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
Organist: Andy Plummer
Pianist: Lynn Miles
Soloist/Guitar: Matthew Penfield
Songs:
"Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God" (1982) by Francis Yardley
"Down to the River to Pray" (Traditional)
"Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters" (1987) by Ruth Duck
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January 5, 2021
In this Epiphany Sunday episode, we visit the story of the Wise Men and King Herrod. Both were looking for the same thing--the Star leading to the birthplace of the King of the Jews--but each had very different reasons why. Rev. Emily Penfield brings the message.
Scriptures: Matthew 2:1-12; Psalm 72
Worship Leader/Sermon: Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
Keys: Andy Plummer
Soloist: Lisa Russell Lowe
Songs:
"The First Noel" (Traditional English Carol)
"Go Light Your World" (1993) by Chris Rice
"There's A Song In The Air" (1874) by Josiah Holland
"We Three Kings" (1857) by John H. Hopkins
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December 27, 2020
On the third day of Christmas, Rev. Emily Penfield brings us words for the new year. Here's to a new new beginning!
Scripture: Isaiah 61:10, 62:3
Worship Leader/Sermon: Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
Keys: Andy Plummer
Soloists: Tina Hendrickson and Lisa Russell Lowe
Songs:
"Good Christian Friends, Rejoice!" (14th Century)
"A Stable Prayer" (writer unknown)
"The First Noel" (Trad. English Carol)
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