(September 1) Sanctuary Worship - The Labor of Life and Love
September 1, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 12, Colossians 1:9–14
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, 6:30, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: "The Labor of Life & Love" (Ecclesiastes 12:1-14; Colossians 1:9-14)
What matters in life? In many ways, the book of Ecclesiastes exists to tell us what DOES NOT matter in life. The closing chapter of Ecclesiastes invites us to wonder about the right kind of question we need to ask about life.
(August 25th) Sanctuary Worship - Planning for Reckless Abandon
August 25, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 11:1–6, 1 Corinthians 9:19–27
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, 6:30, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: "Planning For Reckless Abandon" (Ecclesiastes 9:7-12; 1 Corinthians 9:19-27)
(Dave and Donna Jacobsson, our mission partners with Mission Aviation Fellowship in the Congo, will be sharing in a Missions Moment during the service)
You have likely heard someone say, "We are waiting until just the right time." You may have also heard someone say, "Here today and gone tomorrow." Opportunity seems to strike at a time when we are not always ready for it. Do we wait or go? This week's sermon explores the importance of trust in God as we decide if to wait or go.
(August 18th) Sanctuary Worship - Enjoying Life
August 18, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 9:7–12, Colossians 3:12–17
Enjoying life can be difficult for some. There are many who hold a sense of guilt, obligation, or some other duty which keeps them from experiencing the enjoyment of life today. Being too goal-driven can lead us far away from enjoyment with our nose to the grindstone. This week's sermon explores how God calls us to enjoy life while always being aware of what really matters most.
(August 11th) Sanctuary Worship - To Live and Let Die
August 11, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 7:1–14, 2 Timothy 4:1–8
* 10 Worship Service
* First Free Kids on Summer Break
* Wednesday, 6:30 Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: "To Live and Let Die" (Ecclesiastes 7:1-14; 2 Timothy 4:1-8)
Talking about death is hard. Most of us steer clear of the topic and only touch upon it when required. Is there wisdom for us to gain in a conversation about dying? Is there a good death? What lessons can we take from others to deepen our life of faith? This week's sermon explores the tough topic of death and dying. The good news is that there is a hope for wisdom and life through death.
(August 4th) Sanctuary Worship - How to Choose Joy
August 4, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 5:10–20, 2 Corinthians 6:1–10
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, 6:30 Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: (Ecclesiastes 2;18-26 Ephesians 2:1-10) Pastor Camille Pook
(July 21st) Sanctuary Worship - Keeping Time
July 21, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 3:1–10, Romans 12:9–15
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, 6:30 Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: (Ecclesiastes 3:1-10, Romans 12:9-15) We have all had the "time of our life" or "killing time." Knowing that there are times and seasons in our lives should not surprise us. It is part of being human. How will we hold the time we are in? What will we do...or not do...in this season of life? This week's episode explores how can hold time better.
(July 7th) Sanctuary Worship - Freedom from Happiness
July 7, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 1:1–11, Philippians 1:12–20
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 Kids Camp gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, 6:30 Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; Philippians 1:12-20) The Book of Ecclesiastes is not a book we read too often. Its darker and more cynical wisdom sounds just a little too dreary. What this book offers us is a realistic view of the world we live in whether we chose to admit it or not. If this is true, what can we learn here? This rich book is about how we hold our work, play, love, and most of all, joy.
