Today's worship begins a celebration to be continued next week looking at the "cloud of witnesses" that help us along in our faith. Rev. Bob Shaw brings the message, drawing on his experiences as a boy growing up under the care of Rev.… Read the rest “DisciplesNet Worship # 54, “Cleo’s Cloud,” (Shaw 10 30 11)”
"The Invitation" takes a look at the story of the Wedding Banquet from Matthew 22:1-14 as an interesting take on the Messianic Banquet from the unique perspective of a youth group taught by Pastor Deb Phelps, who brings this message. Also on this worship are Pastoral Prayer by Bob Shaw, communion by Audrey Borschel.
DisciplesNet Worship #52 brings the gift of guest preacher, Diane Spleth, holding up Jesus' parables to help us gain glimpses of God's kingdom (realm). To this worship Phoebe Spier once again shares her music with Dean Phelps backing her up on "As the Deer" and "More Precious Than Silver," and "Seek Ye First."
DisciplesNet Worship #51 celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assissi, while exploring the meaning of Christ’s commandment to “render unto Ceasar what is Ceasar’s, and unto God what is God’s. In this week’s message, Audrey Borschel recites St. Francis’ “Canticle of the Creatures (Sun), and explores the Pharisees’ attempt to trick Jesus.… Read the rest “DisciplesNet Worship # 51, “The Third Side of the Coin” (Borschel 10 09 2011)”
DisciplesNet Worship #50 celebrates World Communion Sunday with a message from Rev. Bob Shaw, referencing incidents in Hebrew Scriptures and the Gospels, where God confirms that His vision for His people is far greater than anything mortals can imagine. On this special Sunday we celebrate and honor the traditions of all branches of the Christian community.
DisciplesNet Worship #49 revisits the Israelites wandering in the wilderness, this time angry with God because they have no water. DisciplesNet pastor Anjeanette Perkins draws some interesting parallels with our own lives. Continue reading →
DisciplesNet Worship #48 visits the story of the grumbling children of Israel and the workers in the vineyard who cry out "It's not fair!" Audrey Borschel gives this week's message of God's generosity and the call for us to do likewise.
Today's worship, a 9-11 special called "When Cultures Clash," has been created to bring those who join with us a time of peace and healing. However, while creating this, we've created it with a general theme of bringing time of prayer and healing against violent acts that have happened, and continue to happen anywhere in the world.… Read the rest “DisciplesNet Worship # 47, “When Cultures Clash,” (Phelps, 09 11 11)”
Worship #46 looks at the parable of the lost sheep from Matthew 18, looking at the sense of the Good Shepherd desiring for not a one of the sheep to be lost from the community. Dean Phelps opens our worship with the old hymn ballad tune, the Ninety and Nine, and then brings the communion message with a repeat of his description of "If You Come Up Empty," a song that reflects on another parable of being lost, that of the lost son, and a popular request for sharing at the Lord's Table.
Our Worship #45 returns to the subject of the "Great Confession" that was the theme of worship #44 message by Rev. Anj Perkins. Moving from a look at the confession's call to discipleship, this week Rev. Bob Shaw focuses on the personal side of this confession.