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	Service of Lessons & Carols (No Sermon) Sunday, December 27
The Source of Joy Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18 Sunday, December 13	The Joy of Preparation Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6 Sunday, December 6
The Joy of Home Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Jimmy Sherrod, Preaching Scripture: Jeremiah 33:10-16; I Thessalonians 3:9-13 Sunday, November 29	Commitment Sunday: Living the Abundant Life Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5; Matthew 13:44-46 Sunday, November 22
Stewardship Sermon Series: Investing for Growth Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Genesis 41:33-40; Matthew 25:14-30 Sunday, November 15 Stewardship Testimony Rev. Annie Butler	Stewardship Sermon Series: A Richness of Gifts Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Exodus 35:20-29; I Peter 4:7-11 Sunday, November 8 Stewardship Testimonies Anne Mathews-Younes Angela and Craig Gildner
All Saints Sunday The Needs of the Saints Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Sandy Rector, Preaching Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-9; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Sunday, November 1 Stewardship Testimony Phil and Sabine O'Hara	Stewardship Sermon Series: Thy Kingdom Come Stewards of the Kingdom Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Genesis 43:16-25; Matthew 12:22-32 Sunday, October 25 Stewardship Testimony Leigh Rollins and Marty Janowiecki
Called to Serve the City Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-49; Luke 16: 19-31 Sunday, October 18	Called to Serve the Nation Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Judges 8:1-3; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Sunday, October 11
World Communion Sunday Called to Serve the World Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-8; Matthew 28:16-20 Sunday, October 4	Open House Sunday! Why Our Church Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Genesis 49: 1-3, 27-28; Revelation 1: 9-20 Sunday, September 27
Fall Sermon Series: “Why the Mystery Matters” Sermon: "Why Church" Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3; Acts 2:37-47 Sunday, September 20	Fall Sermon Series: “Why the Mystery Matters” Sermon: “Why Jesus" Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; John 14: 1-7 Sunday, September 13
Fall Sermon Series: "Why the Mystery Matters" Sermon: “Why God" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Genesis 2: 4b-15; John 1: 1-18 Sunday, September 6	“Fear" Audio File Rev. Mark Schaefer, Preaching Scripture: Numbers 13:25-14:5; 1 John 4:16b-20; John 10:7-19 Sunday, August 30
"The Full Armor of God " Audio File Ann Michel, Preaching Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 Sunday, August 23	“Seeking Wisdom” Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: I Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14; Psalm 111 Sunday, August 16
“Calling from the Depths” *Audio File* Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scriptures: Psalm 130 Sunday, August 9	"Faith As An Adventure" Audio File Rev. E. Maynard Moore, Ph.D. John 6:24-35 Sunday, August 2
“Bread and Circuses” Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: Psalm 14; John 6:1-21 Sunday, July 26	"A Living House" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Psalm 89:20-37 Sunday, July 19
"Lord of the Dance" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19; Ephesians 1:3-14 Sunday, July 12	"A Prophetic Voice" Audio not available due to Technical Problems Rev. Jimmy Sherrod, Preaching Scripture: Mark 6:1-13 Sunday, July 5
"Radical Hospitality: Seeing Christ" Audio not available due to Technical Problems Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scriptures: Judges 13:15-22; Matthew 25:31-40 Sunday, June 28	“Radical Hospitality: Disruption” Audio not available due to Technical Problems Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scriptures: Joshua 2:1-15; Luke 14:15-24 Sunday, June 21
"Radical Hospitality: Readiness" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scriptures: Genesis 18: 1-10; Hebrews 13: 1-2 Sunday, June 14	"Identity Matters and Christ's Living Water." Audio File (Text To Be Released) Rev. Dr. Traci West, Guest Preaching Member of United Methodists of Color for a Fully Inclusive Church Scriptures: John 4:5-29 Sunday, June 7- Reconciling Sunday Testimonies Kerm Towler Barbara Osgood Audio File
"Radical Hospitality: Beginnings" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching Scriptures: Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Sunday, May 31- Pentecost Sunday	“What Are You Waiting For? ” Audio File Rev. Jimmy Sherrod, preaching Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Sunday, May 24
"Children's Celebration Sunday" As is our tradition, our graduating 6th graders offered the morning’s sermon message Audio File "What Does a Chrstian Look Like?” “How Can I Tell if I Am a Christian?” Leslie Crockett, John Ahn, Allie Boyle and Claire Comey Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18; John 15:12-17 Sunday, May 17	“Angels and Demons: The Search for the Good” Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Amos 5:14-15; 1 Thessolonians 12:15 Sunday, May 10
“Angels and Demons: The Search for Beauty” Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Psalm 27; Ezek. 16:13-14 Sunday, May 3	“Angels and Demons: The Search for Truth” Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: John 17: 14-19; Zachariah 8: 14-17 Sunday, April 26
“Angels and Demons: The World of the Bible” Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8; Matt. 15:1-9 Sunday, April 12	“Resurrection Glory” Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Acts 10:34-43; Mark 16:1-8 Sunday, April 19 - Easter Sunday
"Living with Good Friday" Rev. Dr. Charles Parker April 10, 2009 (Good Friday)
“The Healing Power of Forgiveness” Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Isaiah 50: 4-9a; Mark 11:1-11 April 5, 2009 - Palm/Passion Sunday	"The Call to Community" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Romans 12: 3-13, Hebrews 11: 29-40 March 29, 2009
"Living with (the) Spirit" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Ezekiel 36: 24-30; John 14: 15-27 March 22, 2009	"The Many Faces of Jesus Christ" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Daniel 7: 13-14; Philippians 2: 5-11; John 1: 1-14 March 15, 2009
"Who Can We Trust?" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Isaiah 40: 21-31; Luke 11: 1-11 March 8, 2009	"Apostles' Creed: I Believe" Audio File Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching Scripture: Genesis 15:1-8; Mark 9: 14-26 March 1, 2009
"Lincoln's Legacy: The Power of Action" Audio File Scripture: I Samuel 17: 20-37; Matthew 21: 12-17 Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching February 22, 2009	"Lincoln's Legacy: The Power of Unity" Audio File Scripture: 2 Samuel 9: 1-12; I Corinthians 1: 10-17 Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching February 15, 2009
"Lincoln's Legacy: The Power of the Word" Audio File Scripture: Psalm 119: 105-112; Hebrews 4: 12-13 Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, preaching February 8, 2009	Reflections by Dr. Eileen Guenther "The Voices in Our Heads" Special Guests: Bokamoso Youth Choir from South Africa Audio File Reflections by Dr. Eileen Guenther February 1, 2009
"The Gospel According to Les Mis: Awaiting A New World" Audio File Genesis 12:1-5, Revelation 6:7-17 Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preacher January 25, 2009	"The Gospel According to Les Mis: Struggling With Grace" Audio File Joel 2:12-14, Romans 3:21-28 Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preacher January 18, 2009
"The Gospel According to Les Mis: A Question of Identity" Audio File Isaiah 43: 1-7; John 10: 1-5 Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preacher January 11, 2009	"The Gospel According to Les Mis: Revolution to Redemption" Audio File Amos 5: 18-24, Luke 10: 25-37 Rev. Dr. Charles Parker, Preaching January 4, 2009

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