Worship

Congregational Caroling

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Hey everyone, I hope that many of you will be able to join us on Tuesday, December 11th at 6:30p.m. and Saturday, December 15th at 12:30pm for caroling, as we bring some holiday cheer to those around us.  On Tuesday the 11th we will be caroling at a few senior’s buildings and on Saturday the […]

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Notes on the Notes – Dec. 2, 2012

Saturday, December 1, 2012

This Sunday marks the beginning of the season of Advent.  This year, we will be exploring the journey to the manger.   The music for the Advent services will all work within the journeying theme.   The symbol for the start of our Advent journey is the Milestone. This week we will be singing: “Bless Now, O […]

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Notes on the Notes – November 25, 2012

Saturday, November 24, 2012

This Sunday is the final Sunday of the liturgical year.  It is commonly referred to as “Reign of Christ” or “Christ the King” Sunday.   The music for worship will be: “You Servants of God” (VU #342) – This hymn, from Charles Wesley’s Hymns for times of Trouble and Persecution (1744), was written amid the political turmoil […]

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Christmas Concert Tickets go on sale Sunday, Nov. 25th!!

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Tickets for our December 16th Christmas Concert, featuring the Worship Choir, Joyful Noise and Praise Singers, will be available starting  Sunday, November 25th after church.  The ticket price is $10/person (children 12 and under are admitted free of charge).  Tickets can be purchased each Sunday after worship or from the church office during the week.  We hope […]

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Notes on the Notes – November 11, 2012 – Remembrance Day

Saturday, November 10, 2012

“Magic Penny” – This song, sung by the children of the Sunday School, draws us into worship by reminding us that “Love is something if you give it away…you end up having more.”  The song was written and sung by folk singer and political activitst Malvina Reynolds.  Malvina Reynolds (August 23, 1900 – March 17, […]

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Join the Worship Choir for Christmas

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Join the Worship Choir for Christmas!  The Worship Choir is starting to practice music for Advent, Christmas Eve and our Christmas Concert on December 16.  If you would like to join us for this special season, practices are on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.  All are welcome!

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Notes on the Notes – November 4, 2012

Saturday, November 3, 2012

“Praise to God, Your Praises Show” (VU # 875) – This paraphrase of Psalm 150 was published by Henry Francis Lyte in his “Spirit of the Psalms” (1834).  The music is credited to Robert Williams, a blind musician, reputed to have an exceptional memory for tunes, who made his living as a basket maker in […]

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