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OPATCO sermon October 4,2015
“OPATCO” Exodus 3: 1-7 Luke 16:19-31 Chilmark Community Church October 4, 2015 Rev. Vicky Hanjian One of the more memorable courses that I took in seminary was titled “Church and Community”. It was taught by an equally memorable professor named David Graybeal. Dave was “mensch”. He was wise and he definitely practiced what he taught.…
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CRAVING by Armen Hanjian September 28,2015
Craving Num. 11:1-2,4-5,18-20,31-34 Matt.5:1-12 92715 When Jesus shared the Beatitudes, he wasn’t addressing children or youth; he was talking to adults who had sharpened their focus regarding life and its meaning. This is particularly true with the beatitude that stated: “Blessed (that is, “happy”) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall…
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What if it’s all about forgiveness? Sept. 20, 2015
“WHAT IF IT’S ALL ABOUT FORGIVENESS?” CHILMARK COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Vicky Hanjian September 20, 2015 JOHN 20:19 – 31 What if it’s all about forgiveness? We can’t escape the theme of forgiveness in the JESUS story. As he was dying, Jesus forgave his tormentors on the cross. In his second post resurrection appearance, he greeted…
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You Shall Be Holy September 13,2015
“You Shall Be Holy….” Leviticus 19:1-3, 9 –19, 33 Chilmark Community Church September 13, 2015 Rev. Vicky Hanjian Imagine being a somewhat cantankerous collection of tribal peoples newly freed from generations of slavery, trying to find the way through a hostile wilderness, following a leader they aren’t sure that they can trust. Imagine being Moses,…
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What’s Going on Here? September 6,2015
“What’s Going On Here?” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Chilmark Community Church –UMC September 6, 2015 From time to time, Armen and I have the pleasure of house sitting for friends who live above Squibnocket Pond. From the living room window I can see the glittering water, the hills and stone walls, the movement of the sun…
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“HELPING, FIXING, SERVING” August 23, 2015
“Helping, Fixing, Serving” John 12:1-8 Chilmark Community Church August 23, 2015 Rev. Vicky Hanjian Many years ago my Sunday School teaching partner and I were preparing for our 4th grade class. That year we were blessed with 8 boys between the ages of 8 and 10. The lesson that morning had to do with the…
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Let the Healing Begin, August 16, 2015
“Let The Healing Begin” Chilmark UMC August 16, 2015 Numbers 21:4-9 John 3:14-22 Dr. David Carlough was a very diminutive figure with snowy white hair and he could walk into a room and make you feel better just by being there. When I was a little kid he came to the house when I was…
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In Everything God Works for Good: August 9, 2015
Romans 8:28-39 In Everything God Works for Good August 9, 2015 Chilmark Community Church United Methodist Rev. Armen Hanjian A women dies. Her grief-stricken husband sits at the funeral home as friends and relatives pass by to offer words of sympathy. A few religious folk often share: ”All things work together for the good to…
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2015 Mission Trip to Ghana
October/November 2015 Mission Trip to Ghana The Following Are Approximate Costs for the Following Itineraries Depart Boston, Miami, Tampa or Toronto – Tuesday October 27, 2015. Transfer in Heathrow, London, or Amsterdam for 7 hour flight to Accra, Ghana, West Africa. Arrive at Accra, the next evening and immediately depart for Ho. This trip will…