October 1, 2017 – Jonathan Chute “Remember?”
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This week we follow the continuing travels and travails of the people of Israel, as they journey through the wilderness on their way to the Promised Land. While their hunger has been satisfied, now they cry out in thirst. Again, God responds to their need, and there is more than enough to drink. But Moses gives an interesting name to the place where they complained so bitterly. He calls it Massah and Meribah, which means roughly “gripe and moan”. The text for Jonathan’s sermon, “Remember?”, is Exodus 17:1-7.
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October 8, 2017 – Jonathan Chute “On the Way”
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This week’s scripture includes some of the most well-known words in the Bible. The Ten Commandments were given to the people of Israel during their time of wandering in the wilderness. Egypt was now well behind them. But the Promised Land was still far off. Sometimes it takes a while to learn new ways. As they moved from slavery to freedom, they were given plenty of time to study the manual for their new life together. Jonathan’s sermon, “On the Way,” is drawn from Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, and 12-20.
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October 15, 2017 – Dale Gehr “Passing it Along”
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This Sunday is Laity Sunday. “Laity” means “the people of the church.” We will look at a teaching from Jesus that simplifies God’s commandments down to two that are sometimes called the Greatest Commandments. We will discover how well we are doing as a community of faith in fulfilling God’s will. And we will consider, as individuals, the good feelings that are easily within our reach when we practice love of God and love of neighbor. The mandate spelled out by Jesus is a gift. The text of Dale Gehr’s sermon, which he presents as our Lay Leader, is Matthew 22: 34-40. Dale’s title is, “Passing it Along.”
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October 22, 2017 – April Herron “Not Going Without You”
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For some time now, we have been following the liberation of God’s people enslaved in Egypt. God chose Moses to lead God’s people across the Red Sea, through the desert, to safety at Mt. Sinai. The people complained to Moses, even wishing to go back to enslavement. They built golden idols and disobeyed God’s word, still Moses led them, even stood up for them when talking to God. Now, as we take up the story again this Sunday, October 22, Moses is demanding even more of God. Moses is demanding to see God face-to-face! The scripture text is Exodus 33:12-23. April’s sermon title is, “Not Going Without You.”
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October 29, 2017 – Jonathan Chute “The View from Mount Nebo”
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This week’s scripture shares a poignant moment near the end of the life of Moses. After years of wandering in the desert the people are at last ready to enter the Promised Land. But Moses will not get to go with them. Though he devoted his life to the freedom and future of the people of Israel, the closest he will come is the view God shows him from the top of Mount Nebo. The text for Jonathan’s sermon is Deuteronomy 34:1-12, “The View from Mount Nebo.”
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