On this 26th Sunday after Pentecost, our readings are 1 Samuel 2:1-10 https://bit.ly/4fz3MLs and Mark 13:1-8 https://bit.ly/3CzI2Al. Pastor Katie will preach on “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”.
Category: Worship
Worship Service November 10, 2024
On this 25th Sunday after Pentecost, it’s Generosity Commitment Sunday! Pastor Katie will preach on “Imagine Abundance” based on Mark 12: 38-44 https://bit.ly/4hDeZMj. We also welcome special guest Jesse Nummelin of the Griffon String Quartet on the cello. Following worship everyone is invited to a catered dinner in Banner Hall.
Worship Service November 3, 2024
On this All Saints’ Sunday, we look forward to a special guest playing the harp, lighting candles in memory of the saints in our church and our lives who have died in the past year, songs by our children’s choir and our chancel choir, and a reflection on Revelation 21: 1-6 https://bit.ly/3YIwzad by Pastor Katie called “All Things New”. We will also celebrate the sacrament of communion.
All Saints Sunday 2024
Sunday, November 3rd
In early Christian tradition, Saints’ days began as a way to mark the anniversary of a martyr’s death — his or her “birthday” as a Saint. By the middle of the church’s first millennium, there were so many martyrs that it was hard to give them all their due. All Saints’ Day was established as an opportunity to honor all the Saints, known and unknown.
All Saints’ Day has a rather different focus in the Reformed tradition. While we may give thanks for the lives of particular luminaries of ages past, the emphasis is on the ongoing sanctification of the whole people of God. Rather than putting Saints on pedestals as holy people set apart in glory, we give glory to God for the ordinary, holy lives of the believers in this and every age. This is an appropriate time to give thanks to members of the community of faith who have died in the past year.
It is our tradition to remember and give thanks for all the “Saints” of this congregation and throughout our extended families who have gone on to their heavenly homes in the past year. On Sunday, November 3rd we will celebrate All Saints’ Day in worship, remembering especially Harland Merrell, Wayne Price, and Theda Nero. As photos are projected, we will join in prayer for all the Saints and remember each name. As the names are read, a family member or friend will come forward to light a candle for each one. Following the recognition of all our members, others will be invited to come forward and light a candle for a friend or family member they have lost in the last year as well. We’re delighted to have a harpist to accompany our commemoration this year. We remember and give thanks for all those who have gone before us to show us the way—don’t miss this special worship experience.
Commitment Sunday and Dinner
November 10th
Imagine this: cello music by Jesse Nummelin of the Griffon String Quartet, an anthem by our own choir, and increased commitments of time, talents and treasure to the glory of God!
Our annual generosity campaign will conclude on Sunday, November 10th as we dedicate our pledges in worship and imagine what God wants of us in our next year. We hope that you have ‘been framed’ in one of the picture frames and added to our gallery of imaginings, and that you have added your own post-it note visions for what our impact could be in the coming year to the frames in the sanctuary.
Your pledge to the work and ministry of our church in 2025 will help us all to imagine the next great things God is doing among us. Remember to bring your pledge card to worship and plan to stay for a celebration lunch in Banner Hall catered by Renards. All are welcome!
Joint Thanksgiving Worship Service – November 25, 2024
We Gather Together to Ask the Lord’s Blessing
It is our turn to host the joint Thanksgiving worship service with our sisters and brothers in Christ from First United Presbyterian Church in De Pere!
We will gather here on Monday, November 25th at 6:30pm in the sanctuary. Choir members from both churches will join to be directed by our Music Director, Michael Raught.
A homemade pie and hot apple cider reception will follow the service in the Fellowship Room. Come give thanks with us!
Confirmation Sunday
November 24th
In the Presbyterian tradition, young people confirm the faith their parents chose for them when they were baptized as infants.
Five students from our congregation have been working for more than a year on topics including scripture review, worship, beliefs, church history, and much more. They have contributed to the design of a Sunday morning service for November 24th and will share their personal statements of faith with the Session prior to that date.
Please join them in celebrating faith as well as doubt in the journey on Sunday, November 24th.
Worship Service October 27, 2024
This 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, our readings are Mark 10: 46-52 https://bit.ly/3NFE9MJ and Ephesians 3: 14-21 https://bit.ly/4fm3lU7 and Pastor Katie preaches “Just Imagine”.
Worship Service October 20, 2024
On this 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, we continue our focus in Mark’s gospel with Mark 10: 35-45 https://bit.ly/4dJw97S and Pastor Katie’s reflection on “Reserved Seating”.
Worship Service October 13, 2024
On this 21st Sunday after Pentecost, we turn to a familiar story from the gospel of Mark 10: 17-31 https://bit.ly/400IYaC about the rich man who asks Jesus what he should do to obtain eternal life. Pastor Katie will reflect on “One Thing We Lack”.
