Church Blog
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The Spirit of God Within Us (02/09/2014)
The Spirit of God within Us 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 In his autobiography, Man and Rubber, Harvey Firestone tells an interesting little story which concerns Henry Ford, who was a close personal friend of Mr. Firestone. Thomas Edison, John Burroughs, Mr. Ford, and Mr. Firestone were on one of their summer camping trips, traveling by automobile.…
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January 19, 2014
Chilmark Community Church January 19, 2014 2nd Sunday after Epiphany Prelude: Prelude #9 from the Well Tempered Clavier, J.S.Bach Gathering and Announcements Introit “It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord” 352 Call to Worship : Psalm 40:1-11 p.774 *Hymn “ Here I Am Lord” p.593 Prayer of Reconciliation by Martin Luther King (unison) O God, we…
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Christmas Eve
Organ and Harp rehearsal. The music was heavenly! Near full house enjoyed readings, carols, kids filling the creche and candles lit for silent night.
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December 22 Coffee Concert
Pat, Irene, Hatsy and Jessica played Christmas Carols for Coffee Hour. The Congregation put down their coffee cups to sing and listen to a really beautiful sound. Seongmoon joined on the guitar. Heidi Schultz watched her musicians. Everyone left in the Christmas Spirit!!
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Go and Tell what You See and Hear! (12/15/2013)
121513 Matthew 11:2-11 Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents’ house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying at the top of his lungs: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE…” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO…” His…
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Abounding in Hope (12/08/2013)
Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-14 Today is the second Sunday of Advent and I will start this sermon with a true story. There is a book by Victor Frankl, who was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist as well as a Holocaust survivor. His book is entitled, “FROM DEATHCAMP TO EXISTENTIALISM,” and he tells of his life…
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Centerpieces for the Christmas Flea
A good group met for making centerpieces for the Church table at the Flea. Katie, Emily and Kathie looking over the options. Studying the materials. Laurie and Jen were at it early. Lucky for us Jen remembered how it was done last year. Susan studies the “master”. Building up the shape. Saturday, the 14th Finished…
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The Coming of the Son of Man (12/01/13)
120113 The Coming of the Son of Man Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the beginning season of the church calendar. In Medieval times advent was a fast during which people’s thoughts were directed to the expected second coming of Christ. However, in modern times, it has been seen as the lead up…
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Christ Our King (11/24/13)
112413 Christ Our King Colossians 1:11-20 A man died and went to heaven. As he stood in front of St. Peter at the Pearly Gates, he saw a huge wall of clocks behind him. He asked, “What are all those clocks?” St. Peter answered, “Those are Lie-Clocks. Everyone on Earth has a Lie-Clock. Every time…