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St. Francis of Assisi October 30, 2016
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI MATTHEW 10:7-10 CHILMARK COMUNITY CHURCH OCTOBER 30, 2016 REV. ARMEN HANJIAN Mon. is Halloween. All- Hallows Eve is Tues., Nov. 1 – All Saints Day. I would like to introduce you to a saint. St. Francis was born in 1182 and died at age 44, on Oct.3,1226. This month is the…
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Open Ad. Council Meeting
Such serious business at Chilmark Community Church. Not really, but we were taking our job seriously. Getting ready for Nov. 20 Church Conference.
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“What A Difference a Word Makes”
“What a Difference A Word Makes” Luke 18:9-14 Chilmark Community Church October 23, 2016 Rev. Vicky Hanjian A young monk, fresh out of seminary was appointed to a monastery where for hundreds of years, the monks had worked faithfully at making beautiful copies of the ancient sacred texts and scriptures. As the aging Father Abbot…
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“If not Now–When” October 16, 2016
“If Not Now – – When?” Deuteronomy 21:10 – 14 Isaiah 60: 1- 3 Luke 17:20-21 Chilmark Community Church October 16, 2016 Rev. Vicky Hanjian It is a powerful and liberating tradition in this country that we observe the separation of church and state. We do not preach from the pulpit in favor or against…
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“A Certain Royal Dignity” 9/25/16
“A Certain Royal Dignity” Chilmark Community Church September 25, 2016 Esther 4:11-14; 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Luke 14:25-34 We’re looking at a rather fun story from the Hebrew scriptures this morning. The Book of Esther reads like a short novel. It has all the elements of drama, intrigue, struggles with ethics and morality – – and…
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Lia and Friends Sept.11,2016
What a fabulous concert! Pictured in front of the church, left to right, Armen Hanjian (musical saw), Lia Kahler (mezzo- soprano), Phil Dietterich (organ) and Richard Gordon (piano). Photo by Lynn Cristoffers The concert and silent auction before it raised almost $10,000 for the Food Pantry and the All Island Clergy winter homeless shelter program.
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When Worlds Collide 9/11/16
“When Worlds Collide” 1 Kings 21:1-21 Luke 7:36 – 8:3 Chilmark Community Church September 11, 2016 Rev. Vicky Hanjian Naboth is a Vineyarder! He owns a lovely vineyard that has been handed down from generation to generation in his family. His world is one in which he is responsible for caring for his land. But…
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HOW CRAZY WAS HE? August 28,2016
“How Crazy Was He?” 1 Samuel 16: 14-23 Mark 3:20-35 August 28, 2016 Chilmark Community Church Rev. Vicky Hanjian Not long after Armen and I moved here from NJ, a young friend and colleague in ministry came to visit the island for the first time. He and his wife were members of the New Jersey…
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“I Believe in Jesus Christ” 8/21/16
I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST PHIL. 2:1-11 August 21, 2016 Chilmark Community Church Rev. Armen Hanjian Who is Jesus? What we know of him can be summarized in short order. He was born 67 generations ago – 6 B.C. as the calendars have been corrected. He was born in Bethlehem, about 5 miles South of…