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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Differences Used for Christ

Pastor Randy Solomon preaches from Romans 14:1-12. He says, "In Romans this whole group of people is coming together from different levels of faith, different levels of tradition, and they're doing things that are shocking one another.... Thankfully as a church in this day we don't have any differences that shock people." After everyone finishes laughing Pastor Randy illuminates how our many differences can bring glory to the Lord.

Pastor Jim Warren used the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) to introduce Communion. Bill H. told a great joke and played the background guitar. Rich Swingle closed with an illustration for the power of focusing on what we have in common: Jesus.



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You're nearer to seeing Jesus than ever before

Pastor Jim Warren preaches on Romans 13: 11-14. In a culture where the concept of shame is becoming a thing of the past, Pastor Jim gives insight into walking in right relationship with the One who gave his all so that we can live eternal life now, reflecting his holiness through our lives.

The giving of shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child was led by John and Adrienne C. Here's the profoundly moving video they shared...

The opening and closing call to pray and fast for protection on our nation and reading from Joel 2:12-17 are by Pastor Joyce Swingle. Pray about what kind of fast the Lord is calling you to do between now and Thanksgiving, and you can click here to read an article on fasting by GROWTH Journal.

Rich Swingle portraying Jesus in Journey to the Garden
in Aman, Jordan.

At the very moment Pastor Jim said, "You're nearer to seeing Jesus than ever before," Jesus walked in the door, played by actor Rich Swingle, who had just come from Treasure Seekers, where he had portrayed Jesus for the children of Westchester Chapel.

The closing prayer is by Adrienne C.



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The Gospel of Love

Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Romans 13:8-10, answering, among other things, the question, "How can we know that the Christian God is loving and has good intentions toward us?"

Opening prayer and reading of Psalm 134 by Pastor Linda Warren. Prayer and announcements by Pastor Randy Solomon. Operation Christmas Child announcement by John and Adrienne C. Bring your boxes next week, along with an offering for the emergency medical fund of Samaritan's Purse.



Here's the video we showed this morning...


...and, in case you were wondering how to pack a shoe box for Operation Christmas Child...



Pastor Joyce mentioned that Operation Christmas Child is run by Franklin Graham, the son of Billy Graham. Here's his latest film Pastor Joyce mentioned: Heaven.

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Pastor Appreciation Day

Pastor Randy Solomon preaches on Romans 13: 1-7. Opening and announcements by Pastor Linda Warren.

The sermon is followed by our Pastors Appreciation Day celebration ceremony.

God's community honors the Lord and celebrates his servants as we ascend the Holy Hill. Step by step they have shepherded us, keeping us facing the Son.

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