Author Archive: Laura

Notes on the Notes – March 29, 2020

Lent 5 On the edge of change John 11:1-45 This week’s music: Lenten Response (VU #121) “God of all our fear and sorrow, God who lives beyond our death; Hold us close through each tomorrow, Love as near as every breath, Love as near as every breath. Gentle Jesus, mighty Spirit, Come inflame our hearts […]

Notes on the Notes – March 22, 2020

Lent 4 The Edge of Darkness Ephesians 5:8-14       John 9:1-41 This Week’s music: “Take Time to Be Holy”  (VU  #672) “Take time to be holy, speak oft with your Lord; Abide in him always, and feed on his word. Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing his blessing […]

A Prayer During Times of COVID-19

In this time of COVID-19, we pray: When we aren’t sure, God, help us be calm; when information comes from all sides, correct and not, help us to discern; when fear makes it hard to breathe, and anxiety seems to be the order of the day, slow us down, God; help us to reach out with […]

Notes on the Notes – March 15, 2020

Lent 3 The Edge of Our Need Exodus 17:1-7        John 4:5-42 This week’s music: “Come Just as You Are” “Come just as you are, Hear the Spirit call. Come just as you are – Come and see, come receive, come and live forever. Life everlasting, And strength for today, Taste the Living […]

Liturgist / Welcome Ministry Workshop

Have you ever wondered what you need to do to be an effective liturgist? (*liturgist = one who helps lead worship by reading the scriptures, calls to worship and opening prayer) Do you have the gift of hospitality and want to learn more about the Welcome Ministry? (*Welcome Ministry = those friendly people who welcome […]

Notes on the Notes – March 8, 2020

Lent 2 The Edge of Others Genesis 12:1-4a       John 3:1-17 This week’s music: “To Abraham and Sarah” (VU #634) “To Abraham and Sarah the call of God was clear; ‘Go forth and I will show you a country rich and fair. You need not fear the journey for I have pledged my word: That you […]

Notes on the Notes – March 1, 2020

Lent 1 The Edge of Our Temptation Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7            Matthew 4:1-11 This week’s music: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”  (VU #664) “What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what […]

Lenten Message from the Moderator