Where Faith Comes T o Life! The Newsletter of First Baptist Church Halifax
Vol. 25 No 2 June 2013
CHANGE AND TRANSITION
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traveled to Nashville in May, where the Interim Ministry Network was offering stage two of the training I have been taking for the specialized area of congregational leadership. The training is divided into three stages Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry - Leader, Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry Congregation, and a Field Work Project (to be completed over the next 6-8 months here at First Baptist). I had decided to take this program for two reasons: 1. To better understand the dynamics of transition for me and the congregation as I moved toward my retirement in 2015; and 2. To see if this might be a possible ministry opportunity for me after retirement. Although I learned many useful things from this program, three things stood out. 1. There is a difference between change and transition when thinking about interim ministry. Change is something that happens to a person or system, largely through no choice of its own. Transition is how we adapt to the change and eventually take a new step. A person could lose their job (change) and spend weeks or months looking for, preparing for and eventually beginning a new job (transition). For me, age 65 is coming, the time for normal retirement, and I feel it is the right time. My retirement is the change for both of us, with the transition being all the processes and activities we go through leading to the end of my role as your Senior Minister and the calling your next Senior Minister. Together, we are already in transition, with my major transitional efforts occurring between now and retirement and yours after I leave. Your vote to have an Intentional Transition Minister for the interim period until your new Senior Minister is on site means that you will have excellent coaching and
leadership in that time of transition. 2. It is necessary for me not to “pollute” the transition process of the Church. During these next two years I have to be careful not to project my views and priorities beyond the point of my retirement. I can have no part in the choice of either your Intentional Transition Minister or your next Senior Minister. It is crucially important that once I have completed my ministry here that I no longer be involved in the life and ministry of the Church or participate in pastoral activities related to the members of the congregation. I must also be aware of how longstanding loyalties and friendships could prevent the congregation or its leadership from tackling certain issues. I have never been in this position before, nor most of you, so we will be learning our way together. 3. It is possible for me to stay fully engaged in ministry here in the meantime. Two years is more than enough time for exciting ministry to take place and I intend to stay fully engaged in my role as your Senior Minister on a day by day basis. This means I will be involved in the search for the new Faith Development Director and in setting priorities for the next 18—24 months. During the last few months of my tenure I hope to find meaningful ways to close out my ministry here by honouring and celebrating the deeply meaningful relationships we have developed since my arrival in 1988. The well-loved hymn “Abide With Me” has the line “change and decay in all around I see...” We cannot do anything about the change that will come about in 2015 for both of us. However, we can replace “decay” with a rewarding “transition” as we go forward together! - Rev. Page John E. Boyd
In Praise of Volunteers
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can't keep count of the number of people who express their appreciation for our Worship Music at FBC. I try to pass along their encouraging comments to our Choirs and Musicians every time. It brings to focus how important and vital volunteers are to our Music Ministry, at every level. We have a stalwart group of singers in the Senior Choir, Men's Choir, and Children's Choir. We have a Guitar Ensemble and various Instrumentalists, who contribute to our Worship Ministry with great enthusiasm. We have parents who help organize, feed, listen to, and encourage their children to develop and share their musical talents. We have Choir committees, Music web-site manager, Choir librarian, Music Committee members, and many more who help and encourage Music Ministry in our congregational worship. What are the rewards of volunteering your musical talents at church? Personal fulfillment, interacting joyfully with others, experiencing and sharing worship, sharing your spiritual gift. Who do you reach out to? Everyone who hears you, old and young, quiet and boisterous, people of varying needs, members and visitors alike. How does volunteering as a musician help the church grow? Fosters discipleship, mentoring, community, and gives the church a unique way to worship, meditate, and pray. So, thank you to all our volunteers. You help to build a church of love, worship, and community. For all those who would like to join, please do contribute your talent and efforts. We have room for all levels and abilities. You really do make a difference. Lynette Wahlstrom Director of Music
DO YOU LOVE TO SING?
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heck out the fantastic Music Page on our website for information about the Senior Choir, Men’s Choir, Children’s Choirs and more!
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BENEVOLENT FUND
INTER-GENERATIONAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
re you aware of an important outreach our church performs, out of the general view of the congregation?
he Inter-generational Family Fellowship meets on the first Saturday of the month, generally 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the homes of various members or occasionally at the church.
It is the Benevolent Fund. Each Communion Sunday we ask for a donation, separate from your regular giving, for this fund.
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The format consists of a potluck supper or costshared pizza, followed by an hour of adult discussion and prayer time, while the children are supervised in play or watch a child-friendly program in a separate room. New members of all ages are always welcome! For more information, contact Sandy Yip at amyip@eastlink.ca.
CRAFT AND DORCAS GROUP
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he small group of Auxiliary " Crafters" ( the Dorcas group) had their last meeting in May. The aim of the group is to have enough items of sewing, knitting etc. ready for the Tea and Sale in November. We are asking members and friends of the congregation for support by helping us achieve this wish. If you are a knitter, enjoy sewing, or are a craft hobbiest, we could use your help. If you are able to create and item or two for us, please call Johanne McKee, Judy Whalen, or Eva Conn. They can advise you what items are popular and most saleable and supply any materials you would need. Thank you for any help you are able to give us. Have an enjoyable and "Creative" summer. Johanne McKee, Judy Whalen, and Eva Conn
The fund is guided by the Ministers and Deacons and administered by the church office. It is used to assist people who contact us in need of assistance that cannot be supplied by the food banks. We often partner with other agencies such as Ward 5, Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank and St. Vincent de Paul. What kind of assistance is provided? Rent and utilities: Many of the requests come from those currently residing in one of the shelters who are trying to re-establish a home. This may be assistance with overdue balances on utilities which must be cleared up before new service is hooked up or assistance with a damage deposit. Travel Home: We recently assisted a young man to go home to Ontario. He had come here on the promise of a new life, we suspect over the Internet, and found it to be a hoax and all his money taken. His family were more than ready to have him home but did not have the financial means to help with the travel costs. We, along with others, were able to help. Telephone: This is not something we normally assist with but occasionally hospital social workers call for someone going home and needing a phone for medical reasons. We are glad to help in those instances. 1 Day Bags: With the assistance of the Community Outreach Food Trunk we have on hand two bags with enough food for one day. We keep these on hand for the occasional individual who comes to our door. At the Door: Increasingly we have people come to our door for bus money, travel money or food. We do not give cash but often find other ways to assist. Over the last 20 years requests have risen steadily from five or six per year to this same number monthly. Many of these people have disabilities or mental health issues. Your support of this fund allows this outreach to continue. Thank you.
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CALLING ALL CHRISTIANS
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hen I was in my early teens I sensed a call to Christian ministry which, at that time, meant a call to pastoral ministry. But over the years I have been asking the question: Isn’t everyone who places their faith in Jesus and begins to follow him “called” into ministry? For some it might be serving on a church staff. For others the calling might be serving as a full time mom or a plumber or an engineer. Each of these is a sacred calling. We all interact with other human beings, and we all represent Jesus. We are all called into a sacred vocation. We’re all a on mission. When we label only career pastors as “called,” what does that say about all those in the church who also have pastoral gifts? They may be using their pastoral gifts to lead a mid-week Bible study or to shepherd people in a small group. But are they “called” differently than the one who does it all week as a job? Isn’t it perfectly proper to hear someone who might say, “My sacred calling right now is serving as a full time mom to my children, raising them in the ways of Jesus, and befriending other moms I meet”? Another might say, “I am a university student and my mission and calling is to represent Jesus well on campus and at my job at the coffee shop.” Sacred ministry is not only what people do inside the four walls of the church or what happens in a Sunday service. Someone who is stewarding their calling in their job as an engineer or a teacher or a doctor has just as sacred a calling as someone who is on staff at the church. It’s exciting to think of what might happen if all followers of Jesus saw their jobs as holy callings. Perhaps we would see people “being the church” all week long, not just on Sundays. Think of how differently they might interact with those they come in contact with during the week. Imagine how much more intensely they would pray, knowing that their work truly and ultimately matters. If all Christians understood their vocations as sacred callings, I’m convinced it would change everything. - Rev. Nelson A. Metcalfe
PLANT SALE Thanks to all contributors to the Plant Sale last weekend! It was a very successful event and despite the very cold temperatures and wind, approximately $2000.00 was raised. I want to thank all gardeners for their plant donations and with the potting, labeling and pricing of plants; as well, many youth and young adults for assisting in the setting up of the tables and selling the plants. Special lilies were donated from the Canning Lily Farm, one of which will be placed in the Church front Garden. Look for a lavender flower later on in the growing season.
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CHURCH SCHOOL CLOSING AND
BBQ
Join us on June 16 as we celebrate our Church School Graduates, Summer closing, and acknowledge our High School , College and University Graduates! Our entire church family will celebrate with a BBQ on the church grounds following the worship service. We will move inside if the weather is inclement. A bouncy castle and other treats will be in place so we hope many of you will come and enjoy!
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2013 GRADUATES
he Board of CE annually recognizes our graduates from various educational programs during our Sunday School closing in June. If you, or someone you or someone you know is graduating from high school, university or other programs of study, please contact the church office by June 12, so that we can include all graduates in our blessings.
November 2nd: 2013 Edition of the Christmas Tea & Sale This is supposed to be SPRING! and for me to be speaking to you about the “Old Fashioned Christmas Tea and Sale” would seem a bit out of synch but hey, the long week-end in May could have been, weatherwise, the week-end before the “Sale”. It’s early, but as you are talking with family and friends during the summer months, mention the Tea and Sale – that there are great bargains and gift selections at the craft, jewellery, vintage, new to you, jellies, jams and aprons and silent auction tables and especially for them some yummy homemade cakes, cookies and breads; and after a year’s absence the BOOK ROOM will be back! Oh yes, and don’t forget to mention FBC has a new elevator and so for the first time ALL of our Tea & Sale friends will have access to ALL levels of the church. No I haven’t forgotten the Tea Room (open 2:00 to 4:30 pm), it will be tastefully decorated for the Christmas Season, where our guests will enjoy wonderful sandwiches and sweets prepared by the ladies (and gentlemen) of the church and share in great fellowship and conversation over a cup (or two) of the “Best” tea in town. Ticket prices are the same as last year - $6.00 or 6 for $30.00. As you think and talk about this great Annual Event, perhaps while sitting beside the pool or ocean-side beach, knit a scarf or toque or make something to donate to one of the various tables. Also consider volunteering to work at one of the tables, be a ticket seller at the doors, a server in the Tea Room or one of the invaluable people in the kitchen. Much more to come in the September Newsletter!!
Frank McGill and Donna Darrell Co-convenors
PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE Deaths Jacques A. (Jack) Rohrer—March 28, 2013 Close friend of Marion Kennedy Velma M. Mumford—April 11, 2013 Sister of Mattie Boyd Armour (Ben) McCrae—April 16, 2013 Husband of Joanne Father of Scott, Alison, Janice, Stuart Clark Matthew Brown—May 6, 2013 Father of Elizabeth Fountain Gloria Quigley—May 10, 2013 Wife of John (Jack) Quigley Mother of Michael, Robert, Paula Dr. Arthur Shears—May 22, 2013 Husband of Dorothy (Dottie) Father of Rick, Barb, Lynnelle, Leslie, Lisa John Michael Peers—May 29, 2013 Husband of Marilyn Father of Linda and Anne
Births Charlotte Ruth—April 19, 2013 Grandmother: June Cook Ethan Alexander—May 20, 2013 Grandparents: Susan and David Morse
Marriages Steven Dexter and Julia Rivard April 13, 2013
New Members March 31, 2013 Leslie Ferguson Angel Moore Sandra Murphy
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HALIFAX MISSION FUND 2013 At our Congregational Meeting on January 26, 2013 we passed a motion for the Missions Projects that would be supported by the FBCH Mission Fund 2013, which will receive and fully disperse the funds received to the organizations listed below. The FBCH Mission Fund 2013 does not form a part of the General Fund Budget – “Current Expenses” on your offering envelope. Please write FBCH Mission Fund and the amount of your donation in the “Other” section of your offering envelope. Organization
$ Contribution
Global Canadian Baptist Ministries (includes the Sharing Way) Alliance of Baptists Just Equipping – Pierre and Judy Allard (Restorative Justice for Africa—) Medical Clinic in Luanika, Angola (sponsored by Faith Baptist Church)
5,000 1,000
33.33 6.67
1,000
6.67
1,000
6.67
National Canadian Assoc. for Baptist Freedoms (Formerly Atlantic Baptist Fellowship)
1,500
10.00
Regional Bayside Camp Acadia Divinity College Family Visiting Program (Halifax Community Chaplaincy)
1,000 1,000 1,000
6.67 6.67 6.67
Local Changing Minds and Changing Lives (Cornwallis Street Baptist Church) Hospital Chaplaincy
1,000 1,500
6.67 10.00
$15,000
100.00
Total
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FIFTY YEARS AGO IN 1963 NEW DIRECTIONS FOR A GROWING CONGREGATION The Chair of the Board of Deacons, C. Illsley, was appointed to review the entire program of the church. As a result, a number of changes were introduced. The Board of CE appointed a committee to foster more study of our Christian faith and heritage. The Board of Deacons appointed a committee on evangelism to extend the outreach of the church to those who have no Christian commitments or church affiliation. They also recommended hiring a Minister of Visitation. The deacons instituted a Sunday morning prayer session with the pastor. All 18 deacons were encouraged to attend. The Board of Management appointed a committee on Christian mission to promote the study of world Christianity in our church. Board of Management was tasked to prepare a constitution for presentation to the membership. Mr. Bartlett, the Associate Minister, described the need for a full-time Baptist chaplain for the hospitals. A fundraising target of $2000 was set, of which $1750 was raised. It was suggested that the candidate for hospital chaplain be employed part-time as assistant minister of our church to augment the salary. Miss Phyllis Blakely was appointed Chairman of the Church History Committee. Mr. K. Stiles was appointed Chairman of the Church Transportation Committee. Mr. O’Hara was appointed Chair of the Publicity Committee. Assisted by members George Spencer and Miss Maxine Morse, they published the first issue of the new church newsletter. The purpose of the newsletter was “to inform, to instruct and to inspire”. November 17, an “Every Member Visitation" was conducted. The theme was “Rededication through Commitment”. Total membership was 716 and growing. Mr. John MacGregor was appointed Chairman of the Congregational Social Committee. This committee organized a new member reception for all new members from the past five years. It was held after the Sunday evening communion service and attended by over 100 members of the congregation. Elsewhere in the world: The Second Vatican Council convenes. The Vatican accepts cremation as a legitimate funeral practice and allows the use of vernacular instead of Latin in the Sacraments. The BBC lifts a ban on mention of sex, religion, politics and royal family on comedy shows. USSR develops 100 megaton nuclear bomb. In Iran, Ayatollah
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Khomeini denounces Shah’s reforms as too westernizing. In Iraq, Saddam Hussein returns from exile to join the Ba’ath Party following a military coup. President Kennedy announces ban on travel to Cuba. JFK makes his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech. Research by Ed Tummers Coming soon: August 2013: Reaching Out November 2013: The Life of the Church
MEN WITHOUT JACKETS We opened the season with an appearance at the Valentine's Supper where we entertained the diners with our rendition of "Beautiful Dreamer". This was followed by the most beautiful duet of love songs performed by Mr. and Mrs. Romance themselves, our own music director Lynette and her husband William. Love was in the air, everywhere. At Christmas, we had joined the ladies at Victoria Hall for their final service in the old building. We were invited back to participate in the Easter Communion service for the ladies from Victoria Hall. We rehearsed in February after which Garnett Colwell invited the men to a lovely Saturday brunch at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. St. Patrick's Day, when the scheduled soloist came down with strep throat, Men Without Jackets were unexpectedly invited to perform the offertory anthem for the Sunday morning service. A quick phone call, a last minute rehearsal and we were good to go. It actually gave us one more chance to practice before heading out to Caritas later that afternoon. We welcomed the ladies of the former Victoria Hall to their new residence at Caritas, on the campus of Mount Saint Vincent University, with a series of Irish hymns. Imagine our surprise when so many of the Sisters attended that there was almost a crisis of insufficient bread and wine for the communion. The Sisters enjoyed our singing so much, they promised to get the word out and promote our next communion service throughout the residence. Continued on page 9
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March was turning out to be a busy month. We rehearsed again Saturday March 23 in preparation for Holy Week Services. We were invited to sing Psalm 67 at the Palm Sunday Service on March 24. Then on Maundy Thursday March 28, we gathered again at 6:30 pm to sing: "Were you There?", a most fitting choice for that service. Rex Deverill joined us on both occasions while he was visiting Halifax. April 14, we gave a fond farewell to Jeremy Dutcher, who has been our tenor soloist and section leader for the past five years while he has been studying at Dalhousie University. Jeremy will be finishing his studies this spring and has accepted a job with Egal Canada to work with inner-city aboriginal youths. When Jeremy first came to us he had very little church background, but over the years has become an integral part of our church family. He has also been one of our best promoters on the Dal campus! After that, two more rehearsals on April 27 and May 25 for the Fathers' Day service June 16. Remember, we call ourselves "Men Without Jackets" because God never said we needed to dress up to sing his praises. For further information, contact our Director of Music, Lynette Wahlstrom. Men Without Jackets: Bryan Darrell, Mac Philips, Ian McKee, Jim Stanley, David Bourque, Alan Manchester, Erick Lee, Joe O’Brien, Brian Ashton, Ken Margeson, Nelson Metcalfe, David Dexter, Paul Henderson, John Dalton, David Gibson, Garnet Colwell, Tom Crowell, Alan North, Tony Marshall, Kim Davison, Ed Tummers, Dahrl Whitney, Richard MacMichael, Allen Cruess. Guest organists, Patrick Salah, Shawn Whynot.
Saluting Canadian Innovators Who Embody Bayer’s Philosophy: Science for a Better Life Toronto, ON, May 7, 2013 – Scientists and innovators have guided every step in Bayer’s 150year journey to becoming a global leader in healthcare, crop and material sciences. As it marks its 150th anniversary this year, Bayer also celebrates Canadian innovation and individuals who exemplify the curiosity and commitment to help shape a better future. Bayer is recognizing a number of Canadians for their individual contributions in the areas highlighted in its anniversary exhibit, and who live by its mission, Science For A Better Life. These Canadians, ranging from educators and research scientists, to leaders in business and philanthropy, will be honoured at a special ceremony on Tuesday, May 28. Hosted by physician and television personality Dr. Marla Shapiro, herself an honouree for her work in women’s health, the evening will feature more than 300 prominent members of Canada’s health, agriculture and science industries. “When people think of Bayer, they often think of ASPRIN® and not Felix Hoffman, the chemist who discovered the now universal pain reliever,” explains Christian Lauterbach, President and CEO of Bayer Inc. “Today we salute a small group of Canadians who share our passion and who work tirelessly to improve the quality of our lives through science and innovation.” The honourees were chosen to represent the themes anchoring Bayer’s Science for a Better Life exhibit, which showcases a century-and-a-half of Bayer innovations. The mobile museum is travelling around the world this anniversary year and is expected to visit approximately 30 sites in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Australia. As one of Bayer’s top 10 markets worldwide, the Science for a Better Life exhibit will make one Canadian stop – at Toronto’s MaRS Centre – one of only two North American showings. The Canadians being honoured include: Dr. Alan Cruess, Professor & Head of Ophthalmology, Dalhousie University, Eye treatment, wet macular degeneration. For more information about all the honourees, please visit www.bayer.ca.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE THANK YOU! Members of First Baptist Church contribute regularly to Community Outreach through their envelopes. These donations go a long way to support the many projects of our committee, and those less fortunate in our community benefit from your generosity. Thank you very much! FOOD BANK SUNDAY The third Sunday of each month is designated as ‘Food Bank Sunday’. Our local food banks pick up donations used to help feed those in need, can be dropped off at the church at other times as well. 55+ LUNCHEON The annual 55+ Luncheon was held on April 28th after the Sunday morning service. A special thank you to The First Baptist children’s Songsters Choir, directed by Lynette Wahlstrom, who provided a lovely musical presentation for everyone. SUNDAY SUPPER FOR ARK Thank you to everyone who prepared Spaghetti Pie and helped to serve dinner for the St. Andrew's Supper on May 12th. These meals are an important way for our church community to provide a hot meal for homeless people in our city who would otherwise go without dinner. BRUNSWICK STREET BREAKFAST PROGRAM MAY We are again hosting the Saturday morning breakfasts at the Brunswick Street Mission on May 4th & 11th as well as June 8th & 15th. Between 60 and 75 people each Saturday come for pancakes and sausages, hash browns, hard boiled eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee, tea, granola bars, and fresh fruit. We also make a variety of sandwiches for them
to take for a snack later on. All the food items (except the tea and coffee) are provided by our church and purchased with the profits raised from the sale of our Just Us! coffee and tea. Thank you to everyone who continues to purchase their coffee from the Community Outreach committee and to all the early risers who come at 5:03 AM to help with the breakfast program. JUST US! COFFEE—People and the Planet Before Profits The Community Outreach committee has bags of coffee, boxes of tea, and chocolate bars for sale. Proceeds from the sale of coffee are used to buy food items for the Brunswick Street Breakfast Program (i.e., pancakes, sausages, hash browns, juice, fruit, granola bars, and sandwiches). Our regular coffee sells for $10.00 per bag, the decaf sells for $11.00 per bag, the tea is $4.00 per box, and the chocolate bars sell for $2.00 and $2.50 each. Thank you for your continued support of this Outreach project. HARVEST SUPPER & SILENT AUCTION Mark your calendars for the end of Sept or early October for the annual Harvest Supper & Silent Auction, sponsored by the Community Outreach and the Refugee Committees. The menu will include hors d’oeuvres, international cuisine, baked beans, ham, and other goodies that will be served at 6:30 pm. Last year, more than $3,000 was raised for the Ward 5 Neighbourhood Centre and the Refugee Committee. As you do your spring and fall cleaning, please put aside anything that you would like to donate to the silent auction. All donations (e.g. paintings, boat rides, dinners in your home, collectables, antiques) are welcome!
PRAYER CIRCLE
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id you know that First Baptist Church has a Prayer Circle? Would you be willing to join this group of folks who have committed themselves to helping others through intercessory prayer? No special training or talents are necessary - only a willingness to include others in your daily prayer life. Anyone can ask for prayers, either through our ministers or directly to the group leader, Deacon Pauline Allsop (492-1050 or 228-2985). All requests are held in strictest confidence. When a request for prayers is received, the leader contacts the members of the circle, and each member commits to hold in prayer the person(s) for whom prayers are requested. Our group is small, and we would welcome new members. Unlike Committees and other groups, there are no meetings to attend, and the only commitment is to pray for others. If this sounds like a call to you, contact Pauline.
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Worship at First Baptist June to September—2013
June 2: Pentecost 2; Communion 1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43; Psalm 96:1-9 Galatians 1:1-12; Luke 7:1-10 Faith Where You Least Expect It - Rev. John E. Boyd Music: Widor Mass, Naomi Sney, soloist June 9: Pentecost 3 1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30 Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17 Jesus Gives Life - Rev. John E. Boyd Music: Tallis, Hatfield June 16: Pentecost 4; Father's Day Church School Graduation 1 Kings 21:1-10, 15-21a; Psalm 5:1-8 Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3 Looking for the God Dimension - Rev. John E. Boyd Music: Men Without Jackets June 23: Pentecost 5 1 Kings 19:1-15a; Psalm 42, 43 Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39 Red Hot Vision - Rev. John E. Boyd Music: Batten, Lojeski June 30: Pentecost 6 I Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62 Good News for the Down Times - Rev. Nelson Metcalfe Music: Vaughan Williams, Stanford July 7: Pentecost 7; Communion 2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30 Galatians 6:7-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 - Rev. Barbara Bishop Music: Summer Soloist
July 14: Pentecost 8 Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82 Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37 - Rev. Hugh Kirkegaard Music: Alan Manchester, Baritone July 21: Pentecost 9 Genesis 18: 1-10a; Psalm 15 Colossians 1: 15-28; Luke 10: 38-42 Questions For Jesus - Lic. John Dalton Music: Summer Soloist July 28: Pentecost 10 Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 138:1-5 Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 11:1-13 Is Nothing Sacred Anymore? - Rev. Nelson Metcalfe Music: Eve Roberts, soprano August 4: Pentecost 11; Communion Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12 Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21 Gone With the Wind - Rev. John E. Boyd Music: Summer Soloist August 11: Pentecost 12 Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 Facing the Toxic Power of Fear - Rev. John E. Boyd Music: Summer Soloist August 18: Pentecost 13 Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82 Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56 God’s Word - Handle With Care - Rev. John E. Boyd Music: O Vos omnes Trio August 25: Pentecost 4 Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8 Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17 Don’t Get In God’s Way! - Rev. John E. Boyd Music: O Vos omnes Trio
September 1: Pentecost 15; Communion Sirach 10:12-18, Proverbs 25:6-7; Psalm 112 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 Jesus Revises the Guest List - Rev. John E. Boyd Music: Eve Roberts, soprano Page
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