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Reformation Sunday: October 25, 2015

10/26/2015

Theme: David Anointed King
Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150; Ruth 1:15-17; Mark 11:8-10
Sermon: Pastor Debbie McAllister

Scripture Summary
After generations with no king but God, the people of Israel clamored for a king. So God gave them Saul. In his time, Saul turned away from God, and David was anointed king over Israel. After many battles, David entered the city, the fortress of Zion, which became David’s city, Jerusalem. The city was claimed with great celebration, with honor and glory given to God. David returned the stolen Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, and the whole city celebrated. David, and David’s line, did nothing small.

New Life Band: October 18, 2015

10/19/2015

New Life Band

Ondo Mabondo from the New Life Band provided an overview of their current projects at the New Life School in Arusha, Tanzania, including "Elimu" - the hostel and girls' dorm that Elim's donations over the years has supported.

Elimu means "education" in Swahili.

Hear O Israel: October 11, 2015

10/12/2015

First Reading: Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9
Gospel: MARK 12:28-31

Sermon: Wax On, Wax Off

Deuteronomy includes the second naming of the law, the words that are intended to shape the life of God’s people. Out in the wilderness, with no guideposts but God and God’s words, the people hear once again the commandments.

Moses and God’s Name: October 4, 2015

10/5/2015

Main Reading: Exodus 1:8-14; 3:1-10
Gospel: Mark 12:26-27a

Scripture Summary
The descendants of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, have made their way to Egypt, welcomed first as guests, then as guest laborers. They have grown numerous, and threaten the balance of power. So the powerful lash out, and deal harshly with them. Even in a foreign land, God hears their cries. God burns with passion for their welfare, and calls forth a human response. Moses, one who once lived among the ruling class of Egypt, now has a new mission.

Recorded Worship

Reformation Sunday: October 25, 2015

New Life Band: October 18, 2015

Hear O Israel: October 11, 2015

Moses and God’s Name: October 4, 2015

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