Category: Worship Services

John 19:1-30 | On Good Friday, we gather at the foot of Christ’s cross. It might seem odd that we call such a day “good.” But on this day, even as we gaze upon the horrors of the cross, we believe that it is through Christ’s cross that God’s mission in the world is finished. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are drawn into relationship with our heavenly Father and offered the only way and truth that leads to true and abundant life. Join us for worship as we acknowledge our sin and brokenness and look to Christ’s cross for grace and mercy. Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Good Friday Worship Bulletin

John 13, Luke 22 | As we begin our journey through the Great Three Days – Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, leading to Easter Sunday – we begin with Jesus as he washes his disciples feet and shares in one last meal. These two acts become commands that Jesus gives his followers as something to hang onto – reminding them of the extent of his love. From that love that holds us together in union with Christ and with each other, we then are sent forth to be the very body of Christ in the world around us. Join us as, once again, we begin to hear God’s saving love story for all the world. Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Maundy Thursday Worship Bulletin

John 12:1-19 | This Sunday begins the most sacred and holy week within the life of the Christian church: Holy Week. Today, we begin with shouts of acclamation, praising Jesus as our Lord and our King. As Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, throngs of people went after him and followed him. What drew them? It could have been a whole host of reasons. Yet something compelled them to begin the journey so that they might, at last, come and see God’s love revealed in Christ’s death and resurrection.

This Holy Week, we too are compelled by the Spirit to take up this journey. Our motives may be mixed, but regardless, the Holy Spirit continues to push us onward – almost as if in a crowd – to come and see for ourselves the depth of our Father’s love.

If you missed worship this week, join us as we begin our journey to the cross. Whatever your motive, and wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here. Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Palm Sunday Worship Bulletin

Jeremiah 31:31-34| Ever feel a bit broken? Or, feel as though your relationship with God is a bit broken? You’re in good company, for the Israelites in the book of Jeremiah felt the same way. Looking around them, they saw devastation and were desperate for any good news; and looking within themselves, with the help of the prophet, they recognized that their relationship with their Lord had been tossed to the side, breaking the bond they once had. But even amidst that brokenness, God made a promise: again, and again, and again, to restore and reform the people, not remembering their sin, but remembering them in love. Join us for worship as we claim this promise for ourselves and invite the Spirit to reform us. Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Lent 5 Worship Bulletin

John 3: 1-21| In a year when many have spent more time at home, we all might feel as though we’ve been “hiding” a bit more lately. But on a deeper level, we all have a tendency to “hide” ourselves – from one another, and from God. In our Gospel reading this week, Nicodemus – a Jewish leader – has some questions for Jesus. But not wanting to be seen – remaining in hiding – he comes at night. But as he continues his conversation with Jesus, Jesus offers him the invitation to come out of the darkness and into the light. It is that same invitation that we are offered today, as Jesus Christ calls us to us again and again with love. Why? Because above all, God desires to be connected to you, and God desires for you to live fully. Join us for worship as we hear God’s call of love given to us, and as we receive his sacrament once again. Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Lent 4 Worship Bulletin

Exodus 20:1-17, John 2:13-22 | We all seek direction in our lives – whether facing big decisions, or simply living from day-to-day.  The Bible gives us examples of cut and dry “rules” given to God’s people throughout the ages. But do these “rules” really show us the way? Or, is there still another way being shown to us this Lenten season? Join us as we hear God’s Word, seeking God’s way to be shown to us, and as we partake in our Lord’s supper, following after Jesus as our Way. Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Lent 3 Worship Bulletin

Mark 8:31-9:8 | Like the disciples, we often hear what we want to hear. When Jesus told Peter about his coming suffering and death, Peter was in disbelief, leading him to rebuke Jesus. Yet, Jesus encouraged Peter to lay aside what he wanted to hear, and instead pick up the truth of his cross. As followers of Jesus today, we too are called to listen to the truths that the Spirit speaks: whether those truths come from those around us or from within ourselves. In heeding those truths, like Peter, we are called to deny those things we cling so tightly to, so that we might pick up Christ’s cross: the only thing that promises true and abundant life. Join us for worship as we practice listening to Jesus and are sent forth to listen to the Spirit at work around us and in us. Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Lent 2 Worship Bulletin

Mark 1: 9-15 | This past Sunday, we remembered the promise that God comes to meet us, again and again, in love. Possessed by the Holy Spirit, we are sent forth in confidence to continue the journey before us. For Jesus, that journey sent him into the wilderness. We, too, might find ourselves in wilderness places, or, may find ourselves there this Lenten season. As you continue your Lenten walk, journey with us as we reflect on the nature of temptation, wilderness, and our faith journeys.   Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Lent 1 Midweek Worship Bulletin

Mark 1: 9-15 | In the words of Officer Jones, “…sometimes all we want is one person to stop, get on our level, and maybe wipe our tears.” Sometimes, more than anything we desire the assurance that someone not only sees us, but is willing to come and meet with us. Time and time again, this is what our God does…taking drastic measures to destroy barriers that keep us from God’s love. Join us for worship as we remember this promise and live into the truth that we have been possessed by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Lent 1 Worship Bulletin

Psalm 51; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18| In the past year, we’ve felt the effect of being physically scattered from one another. But this sense of being “scattered” goes deeper than the pandemic. For like the dust of the earth, we are a scattered people. Period. Over and over, we turn from God’s breath of life, and we find ourselves amidst brokenness. But again and again, God invites us back in…to experience his grace, his love, and forgiveness once again. By the cross of Jesus, we are seen as more than dust. Instead, we are seen as worthy; we are seen in love.

If you missed marking the beginning of the Lenten season, be sure to join us as, together, we admit our sin and brokenness, and look to the only one who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Liturgy and words for worship adapted from a prayer by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | santifiedart.org. Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A.

Ash Wednesday Worship Bulletin