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 Reading: Genesis 1:1-31
We’ve Got Questions: Pastor Patrick—”How were the dinosaurs created?” Bulletin Cover Artwork: Nam Sun Sin (Drawing)
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 Reading: Galatians 4:1-7
In the promise of the Incarnation, Jesus Christ embodies God’s mother-father heart, in love claiming people as adopted children. Sermon: Pastor Patrick Torbit - "Holy Crop"  Reading: Acts 15:1-18
The early leaders of the faithful had an ever-growing task on their hands: to keep adding to the numbers of converted while trying to reconcile the old customs with the new message. Opinions are strong, and the young church faces one among many threats of division. Sermon: Pastor Patrick Torbit - "The strange things people have said that make them good with god"  Reading: Acts 10:1-36
Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for Peter to come to his house and to hear what he has to say. Sermon: Pastor Patrick Torbit "Hunger Dreams"  Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 It’s been a grueling week for the followers of Jesus, but still they faithfully carry out the rituals due to the dead. How could these grieving women have known that their anointing oils would not be needed, for the best reason imaginable? Sermon: Pastor Patrick Torbit - “When Things Go Wrong” Bulletin Artwork: Don Bent
 Gospel: Luke 18:31-19:10
No sight? No height? No problem. Jesus has a way of finding those who truly seek his attention. And as we should have learned by now, even a brief encounter with the Son of God has the power to transform a life forever. Sermon: "Are You Saved?" Bulletin art by Joëlle Harris
 Gospel: Luke 15:1-32 Finding something you thought you’d lost feels like a second chance, a new beginning. From keepers of sheep and seekers of coins to fathers of wayward children, Jesus brings home the unfettered joy of a creator reunited with those who are most beloved. Sermon: Pastor Patrick Torbit— “The problem with grace “ We were very fortunate to have two bulletin cover artists this week. Artist of drawing to the left is Presley Nicely. Artist of drawing below is Nam Sun Sin. 
 Reading: From Krista Tippett's book, Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living
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