Governed by Love

Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Romans 14:13-23. Bill and Liz H. led musical worship with Steven and Sia T., and the congregational singing of Silent Night closes the service. The carol, composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr, was sung 100 years ago during the Christmas truce of World War I in German, French and English. You can hear the Queen of England tell the story in the video below the service.

Pastor Randy Solomon prayed and shared the announcements:

*Pre-service prayer will continue at 10am.
*Men's Group will resume on Saturday.



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The Queen of England shares about Silent Night's place in the truce of 1914 and Jesus Christ's place in world peace during her Christmas address.


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The Sketchy Pedigree of Jesus

Pastor Linda Warren closes our Advent series with an exploration of the genealogy of Jesus from Matthew 1:1-17. The story of Judah was read by Tom M. Rahab by Jan C., Mary by Tamara W., and Joseph by Rich Swingle.  Rebekah W. reads Matthew 1:18-25. The family style service ends with various individuals talking about why they’re glad to be a part of the family of God through Jesus.



Scripts © Copyright 2014 by Linda Warren, except for “Why Joseph Kept his Staff” by Rich Swingle with Linda Warren.

“Why Joseph Kept his Staff”  © Copyright 2014 by Rich Swingle and Linda Warren.

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Receive the Gift of Christ: Overcome the Curse of Sin

Pastor Randy Solomon preached on Luke 2:8-20. He referred to Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God and Where Angels Walk: True Stories of Heavenly Visitors.

Unfortunately there was a data corruption issue, and the sermon is lost.  His opening illustration about the angel was so powerful Rich Swingle felt compelled to recapture his memories of it, which you can hear below. You can also read the Chicago Tribune's re-telling of the story in a review of the book: "All the Angles on Angels."

The last song in our worship lineup--below--was sung by our nursery. As you listen imagine four to nine-year-olds dressed as Mary, Joseph, shepherds, magi, and of course angels. They moved us so much we gave them a standing ovation.



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Bethlahem Blessings

Pastor Joyce Swingle summarizes Genesis 29-31, the story of Jacob and his wives, drawing a fascinating connection between their lives and the curses and blessings of Bethlahem.

Pastor Linda Warren opens by praying the lyrics of "O Little Town of Bethlahem." Bill H. introduces worship by quoting excerpts from The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) and Isaiah 9:6. Liz H. tells a heartwarming story about performing for a special needs audience. Rich Swingle introduces the Shepherd's Advent Candle by sharing about the Treasure Seekers Christmas Party. Pastor Randy Solomon prays and shares the announcements: We'll have a Christmas Eve service at The Crowne Plaza at 6pm.



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The Cure

Pastor Jim Warren addresses the wrath of God as a former atheist, preaching on Numbers 21:4-9. And as an artist he drew us into the story, illustrating as he preached. Opening by Bill H. Liz H. shared about miraculous safety on the road and about Jesus and the Twelve Dudes Who Did.

Pastor Joyce Swingle introduced the Bethlahem Candle on the Advent Wreath. She also led prayer and gave announcements. There was an error with the recording, so Rich Swingle recorded a summary of the end of the sermon.



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Advent: Reverse the Curse

Pastor Joyce Swingle opens the Advent Season from the perspective of children: Mark 10:13-16. Pastor Jim Warren mentions Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation of Thanksgiving and Praise, and how we've dropped the praise and forgotten to whom we should be thankful. Sandy R. introduced and led worship, including the God-inspired closing song, which matched the sermon so perfectly. Prayer and announcements by Pastor Linda Warren and Assistant Pastor Rachel Taylor.



Pastor Joyce makes reference to living under occupation, so we've embedded Czechoslovakia 1968, which chronicles the Nazi and Communist occupation of that nation.



The film was awarded the Oscar for short films in 1969. It was co-produced and directed by Robert Fresco, who attended some of our events.

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