Church Blog
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Michael Gilman, singer song writer
Mike Gilman from Aquinnah Baptist Church was our guest of honor as we celebrated Labor Day weekend at Chilmark Community Church. Mike sang his original songs “Why Did Jesus walk on Water?” and “I’m having supper at the Lord’s Feast tonight”. His father, George Gilman, is a summer member of our congregation. We’re hoping Mike…
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Humbly Walking with God (09/01/13)
Humbly Walking with God Luke 14:1, 7-14 14On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. 7When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8“When you are invited…
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I Have Come to Bring Fire and Division (08/18/13)
I Have Come to Bring Fire and Division (08/18/13) Luke 12:49-53 49“I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!50I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed!51Do you think that I have come to bring peace to…
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Faith in God (08/11/13)
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Today, we will talk about faith. Let me start with a story which gives us a point for today’s sermon. A man named Jack was walking along a steep cliff one day, when he accidentally got too close to the edge and fell. On the way down he grabbed a big branch,…
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The Nature of God (08/04/13)
The Nature of God Hosea 11:1-11 This guy dies and goes to heaven. When he gets there, St. Peter is standing at the gate. He says, “If you can answer these three questions I will let you into heaven. First, how many seconds are in a year? Second, how many days of the week starts…
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May 27,2014 Mission Trip to Ghana
David and Carol Christensen are planning their next mission trip to Ghana. Below are the details. Proposed 2014 Mission Trip to Ghana The Following Are Approximate Costs for the Following Itineraries Depart Boston, Miami, New York, or Toronto –Tuesday, May 27. 2014. Transfer in Heathrow, London, England for 7 hour flight to…
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Pastor Emeritus Rev. Arlene Bodge
On July 28 Rev. Arlene Bodge was made Pastor Emeritus to the Chilmark Community Church. For years of service to the Chilmark Community church and to her lord, jesus Christ; For leading her flock through good times and hard times; for planning,supporting and building a community room for christian education and fellowship;…
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“Lord, Teach Us To Pray” (07/28/13)
“Lord, Teach Us to Pray!” Luke 11:1-13 One day, Jesus’ disciples asked, “Lord, teach us to pray!” Then, Jesus taught them, “the Lord Prayer,” which we pray at every Sunday worship service. Then, he said to his disciples, “Seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who…
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90th Birthday Celebrated
Bob Conway started his week long birthday celebrations with a surprise visit from his sister, daughter and grand daughter who accompanied him to church. When Phil Dietterich’s music blew over at the near conclusion of a Bach fugue, Bob jumped in to help. Cake and candles after church.