Nov09
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sun.
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nov 1
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nov 8
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nov 15
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nov 22
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nov 29 Advent 1
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preacher
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Steve Goering
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worship leader
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Jayne Reynolds
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Steve Goering
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Randy Snyder
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Mary Hershberger
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Jennifer Cartmel
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song leader
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Galen Martin
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Katie Graber
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Erin Leatherman
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Tom Blosser
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Galen Martin
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musician
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Tom Blosser
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Martin family
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Amy Bixler
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Erin Leatherman
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Jodi Quint
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offering
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Carol and Roger Graber
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Carol and Roger Graber
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Carol and Roger Graber
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Carol and Roger Graber
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Carol and Roger Graber
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sound
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Logan Halterman
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Matt Ryan
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Paul Knapke
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Calvin Nafziger
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Jim Myers
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worship table
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Metz Kramer
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Rachel Gratz
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Beata Gray
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Jean Yoder
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banner
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greeters
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Jen Bierlein & Christina King
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Jen Bierlein & Christina King
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Jen Bierlein & Christina King
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Jen Bierlein & Christina King
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Jen Bierlein & Christina King
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ushers
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Jan Swartzentruber
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Jan Swartzentruber
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Jan Swartzentruber
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Jan Swartzentruber
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Jan Swartzentruber
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children's time
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Rachel Gratz
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Julie Hostetler
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add'l events
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Children's Choir
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scripture(s) (version requested)
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Revelation 2-3
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Revelation 4
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Revelation 5
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Revelation 6, 7
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Luke 21:25-36, I Thess 3:9-13, Jeremiah 33:14-16
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sermon title
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The Last Book: Messages to the Churches
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The Last Book: a Look at Worship
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The Last Book: Victory
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The Last Book: Seals and Tribulations
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God Comes to Make Things Right
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John writes letters to seven churches with specific messages for each of them. He shares his pastoral concern for them and the problems they faced. How are their situations similar to and different from those churches face today?
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John invites us to worship, to give our attention and adoration to the living God. Jesus stands and knocks, inviting us to gather, to receive God's revelation, to sing and affirm our faith before the throne of God.
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John asks us to consider the meaning of victory. Victory comes not through might and power, but through sacrifice. Being a follower requires our devotion to the Lamb, our willingness to suffer as Christ suffered.
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In this most misunderstood portion of scripture, John reminds us of God's great love for us, a love that ultimately will reconcile all of God's creation. Earthly tribulations are ultimately be redeemed, and that redemption will be experienced by the whole people of God.
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Dec09
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sun
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dec 6 Advent 2
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dec 13 Advent 3
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dec 20 Advent 4
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Christmas Eve
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dec 27
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preacher
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worship leader
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Jennifer Cartmel
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Jennifer Cartmel
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Jennifer Cartmel
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song leader
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Phil Hart
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Paul Knapke and Jeff Bixler
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Galen Martin
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Tom Blosser
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musician
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Amy Bixler
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Jodi Quint
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candle lighters
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offering
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The Applegate Family
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The Applegate Family
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The Applegate Family
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The Applegate Family
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sound
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Tim Yoder-Tiedt
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Dan Halterman
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Logan Halterman
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Matt Ryan
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worship table
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banner
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greeter
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Becky Waybill & Judy Hartzler
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Becky Waybill & Judy Hartzler
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Becky Waybill & Judy Hartzler
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Becky Waybill & Judy Hartzler
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Becky Waybill & Judy Hartzler
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usher
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Susan Andre
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Susan Andre
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Susan Andre
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Susan Andre
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Susan Andre
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children's time
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add'l events
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Christmas music program
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scripture(s) (version requested)
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Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 3:1-6, Philip 1:3-11
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Isaiah 12:1-6, Luke 3:7-18 Philip 4:4-7
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Micah 5:2-5a, Luke 1:39-56, Hebrew 10:5-10
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??Luke 2:41-52, I Sam 1:18-20, 26 ???
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sermon title
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God Calls Us to Choose the Path of Peace
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God Delivers
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Jan10
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jan 3
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jan 10
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jan 17
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jan 24
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jan 31
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preacher
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worship leader
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song leader
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musician
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Tom Blosser
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Phil Hart
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offering
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The Gray Family, Ruth Massey
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The Gray Family, Ruth Massey
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The Gray Family, Ruth Massey
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The Gray Family, Ruth Massey
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The Gray Family, Ruth Massey
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sound
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Jim Myers
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Paul Knapke
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Calvin Nafziger
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Tim Yoder-Tiedt
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Dan Halterman
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worship table
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banner
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greeters
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Fred & Marlene Suter
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Fred & Marlene Suter
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Fred & Marlene Suter
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Fred & Marlene Suter
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Fred & Marlene Suter
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ushers
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Dot Samsi
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Dot Samsi
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Dot Samsi
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Dot Samsi
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Dot Samsi
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children's time
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add'l events
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Presentation of Bibles to 2nd graders (4, maybe 5) Parents will have some remarks (scriptures named etc). In charge: Rachel Gratz
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scripture & version requested
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Isaiah 60:1-6, Matt 2:1-12, Eph 3:1-12
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sermon title
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Arise! Shine! Reveal the Mystery!
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theme
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Epiphany Sunday
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Feb10
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sun
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feb 7
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feb 14
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feb 17 Ash Wednesday
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feb 21 Lent 1
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feb 28 Lent 2
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preacher
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worship leader
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song leader
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musician
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readers
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offering
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The Reiser Family, Jhan Yoder-Wyse
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The Reiser Family, Jhan Yoder-Wyse
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The Reiser Family, Jhan Yoder-Wyse
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The Reiser Family, Jhan Yoder-Wyse
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sound
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Logan Halterman
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Matt Ryan
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Jim Myers
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Paul Knapke
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worship table
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banner
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greeters
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Doug & Heidi Wyse
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Doug & Heidi Wyse
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Doug & Heidi Wyse
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Doug & Heidi Wyse
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ushers
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Metz Kramer
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Metz Kramer
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Metz Kramer
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Metz Kramer
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children's time
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add'l events
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scripture & version requested
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Mar10
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sun
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mar 7 Lent 3
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mar 14 Lent 4
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mar 21 Lent 5
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mar 28 Palm Sunday
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preacher
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worship leader
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song leader
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musician
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readers
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offering
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sound
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worship table
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banner
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greeters
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Tim Yoder-Tiedt & Beata Gray
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Tim Yoder-Tiedt & Beata Gray
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Tim Yoder-Tiedt & Beata Gray
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Tim Yoder-Tiedt & Beata Gray
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ushers
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Roger Graber
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Roger Graber
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Roger Graber
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Roger Graber
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children's time
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add'l events
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scripture & version requested
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Apr10
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sun
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Maundy Thurs
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Good Friday
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april 4 Sunrise Service
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april 4 Easter
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april 11
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april 18
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april 25
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preacher
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worship leader
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song leader
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musician
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readers
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offering
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sound
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worship table
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banner
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greeters
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Jan Swartzentruber & Ruth Massey
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Jan Swartzentruber & Ruth Massey
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Jan Swartzentruber & Ruth Massey
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Jan Swartzentruber & Ruth Massey
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ushers
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Jhan Yoder-Wyse
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Jhan Yoder-Wyse
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Jhan Yoder-Wyse
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Jhan Yoder-Wyse
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children's time
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add'l events
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scripture & version requested
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May 10
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sun
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may 2
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may 9
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may 16
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may 23
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may 30
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preacher
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worship leader
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song leader
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musician
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offering
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sound
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worship table
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banner
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greeters
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Carol & Roger Graber
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Carol & Roger Graber
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Carol & Roger Graber
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Carol & Roger Graber
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Carol & Roger Graber
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ushers
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Al Bauman
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Al Bauman
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Al Bauman
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Al Bauman
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Al Bauman
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children's time
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add'l events
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scripture(s) (version requested)
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June 10
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sun
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june 7
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june 14
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june 21
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june 28
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preacher
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worship leader
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song leader
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musician
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offering
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sound
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worship table
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banner
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greeters
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Al & Kathy Bauman
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Al & Kathy Bauman
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Al & Kathy Bauman
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Al & Kathy Bauman
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ushers
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Jayne Reynolds
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Jayne Reynolds
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Jayne Reynolds
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Jayne Reynolds
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children's time
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add'l events
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scripture & version requested
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May09
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sun
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may 3
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may 10
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may 17
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may 24
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may 31
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preacher
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Yasir Makki
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Peter Graber, Mennonite Mission Network
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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worship leader
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Leslie Ortquist-Ahrens
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Steve Goering
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Melonie Buller
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Jennifer Cartmel
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Jennifer Cartmel
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song leader
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Paul Knapke
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Erin Leatherman
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Galen Martin
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Tom Blosser
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Katie Graber
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musician
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Phil Hart
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Tracey Lehman
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Sarah & Elizabeth Martin
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Tennison Gray
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Tom Blosser
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offering
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Applegate Family
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Applegate Family
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Applegate Family
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Applegate Family
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Applegate Family
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sound
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Neil Leonard
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Matt Ryan
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Calvin Nafziger
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Calvin Nafziger
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Paul Knapke
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worship table
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Beata Gray
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Marlene Suter
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Ruth Massey
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Rachel Gratz
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banner
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greeters
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Marlene & Fred Suter
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Marlene & Fred Suter
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Marlene & Fred Suter
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Marlene & Fred Suter
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Marlene & Fred Suter
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ushers
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Nancy & Maris Franke
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Nancy & Maris Franke
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Nancy & Maris Franke
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Nancy & Maris Franke
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Nancy & Maris Franke
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children's time
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Fred Suter
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Jep Hostetler
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add'l events
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Yasir's slides
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Pentecost Sunday, candle-lighting ritual, persons joining the congregation, OUR congregation!
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scripture(s) (version requested)
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John 15:1-8
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Luke 10:1-12
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Psalm 1, John 17:6-19
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John 15:26-27, Acts 2:1-21, I Cor 12:27-31
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Abide with the One
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No Purse, No Bag, No Flip Flops
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Protect Us from the World
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Testify to the Truth
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John, more than the other gospels, encourages disciples to abide, to remain or stay. He uses the metaphor of the vine and the branches which speaks to intimate connection that is nurtured as we abide. The intended union of Christ and disciples is vividly described as not the privileged experience of saints, but rather the core of Christian life for John. The question for modern Christians is how we might experience that union more fully and completely in our busy lives.
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Mission is relational, being carried out by pairs of people visiting families and villages. It seems to be important to travel as servants, being vulnerable and dependent on others. God's power is present in our weakness. God invites all of us to participate in God's mission. We are not volunteers.
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Jesus, just before his death, prays for his disciples. He prays for their unity, their joy, that they will be consecrated in truth, and for protection in a hostile world. In the Acts text, a new disciple, Matthias, is chosen to replace Judas. These texts, when placed side by side, invite us to consider what it means to be a disciple.
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Pentecost Sunday is the birth of the church, as the Holy Spirit came to the church. That Holy Spirit still fuels our lives today. We will invite a number of persons to share testimony, each 100 words or so, about the spirit's presence in their lives. We will also celebrate our church family as persons join the church, we dedicate Mira Bixler, and honor our Christian Ed teachers.
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It
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June09
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sun
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june 7
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june 14
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june 21
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june 28
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preacher
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Steve Goering
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worship leader
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Jerry Nussbaum
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Steve Goering
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Julie Hart
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Julie Hart
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song leader
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Paul Knapke
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Jeff Bixler
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Phil Hart
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Tom Blosser
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musician
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Perry Leatherman
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Tracy Lehman, Tom Blosser & Amy Bixler
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Amy Bixler, Leigh Miller
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Zoe Blosser
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offering
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Hostetler-Long Family
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sound
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Tim Yoder-Tiedt
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Sam Yoder
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Matt Ryan
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Jim Myers
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worship table
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Outdoor Service
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Janeen Kauffman-Kuhl
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Ruth Massey
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Judy Denlinger
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banner
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greeters
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Ruth Massey & Roberta Gerlach
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Ruth Massey & Roberta Gerlach
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Ruth Massey & Roberta Gerlach
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Ruth Massey & Roberta Gerlach
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ushers
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Judy Hartzler
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Judy Hartzler
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Judy Hartzler
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Judy Hartzler
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children's time
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Jerry Nussbaum
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Debra Martin
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add'l events
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Outdoor service, baptism of David Waybill, Neil Leonard
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Dedication of Nina Graber-Nofziger
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Communion
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Ken Hawkley sharing for AMBS; Joe Wyse sharing for CPT
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scripture & version requested
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Luke 8:4-8
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Romans 12:1-8
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Romans 3:9-31
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I Cor 1:18-2:10
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"Tilling Souls"
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"Celebrating Many Gifts"
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"Grace-a Work in Progress"
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"God's Foolish Wisdom: Love Your Enemies. Don't Torture them."
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We will have a short message on the Anabaptist understanding of baptism. We will use gardening/tilling images to emphasize the important role family and community have in helping the individual to be open to this important step of faith.
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The word is Worship. We are called to go beyond celebrating our various gifts, the gifts that make our congregation diverse and creative. Paul appeals to us all to worship God with our entire selves. We will think about the implications of being living sacrifices, being holy and acceptable.
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The word is Grace. It is not possible to be perfect. We gain God's favor not through our efforts, but God's favor is a gift of grace. God's grace is the source of our right relationship with God.
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This Sunday is our annual "July 4" worship where we talk about the Christian's relationship to the state. This year we will talk about how the church has and has not spoken out against issues of torture. This Cor text speaks about God's foolish wisdom, and how this wisdom stands in the world differently than normal cultural values. Thus, we as committed persons to Christ may well sense God's wisdom on a matter such as torture, but those not comitted in the same way may not understand. In that case, national security becomes paramount. How then are we called to speak in the world in this case.
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July09
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sun
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july 5
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july 12
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july 19
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july 26
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preacher
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Worship with Mennonite Assembly - Taize service - 9:30 at Convention Center
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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worship leader
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Steve Goering
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Leslie Ortquist-Ahrens
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Thomas Ahrens
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song leader
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Rebecca Sieber Denlinger
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Erin Leatherman
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Katie Graber
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musician
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Tracy Lehman
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Paul Knapke
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Tennison and Montgomery Gray
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offering
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Martin Family
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Martin Family
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Martin Family
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sound
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Sam Yoder
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Logan Halterman
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Paul Knapke
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worship table
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Carolyn Turner
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Metz Kramer-in memory of Joe
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Carolyn Turner
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banner
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greeters
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Nancy & Maris Franke
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Nancy & Maris Franke
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Nancy & Maris Franke
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usher
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Marty Strayer
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Marty Strayer
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Marty Strayer
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children's time
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Debra Martin
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Beata Gray
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add'l events
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presenting blankets to seniors & MYF sharing about Convention 2009
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Dedication of Peace Candle for Milwaukee. Reporting on the MC Convention.
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scripture(s) (version requested)
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Galatians 5:1-6, 13-26
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Ephesians 4:1-24
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Philippians 3:12-4:9
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sermon title
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"Live in Freedom"
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"Live in Unity"
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"Keep on Keeping on"
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theme
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The word is Freedom. God wishes us to always be moving out of our areas of un-freedom to greater freedom. Often, freedom is not easily won. It means embracing the messiness of life, the hard decisions. Freedom comes when we discover who we truly are, and accept ourselves as loved children of God.
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The word is Unity. The church has always been so diverse, and yet we are called to be one. We say we will agree and disagree in love. How do we stand in that difficult in between place avoiding the tendency to either run or fight back. The story of John Woolman is a powerful example.
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The word is persistence. How we long for quick solutions, short races. Paul's letters to the Philippians, his love and tenderness toward this church, remind us that the journey is a long one. The solutions are not always easy, and disappointments can happen. Only God's grace allows us to be persistent.
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Sep08
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sun.
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sept 7
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sept 14
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sept 21
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sept 28 camp luz
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preacher
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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worship leader
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Leslie Ortquist-Ahrens
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Steve Goering
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Julie Hart
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Jep Hostetler
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song leader
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Galen Martin
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Jeff Bixler
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Katie Graber
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Tom Blosser
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offering
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Martin Family
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Martin Family
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Martin Family
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sound
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Neil Leonard
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Matt Ryan
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Dan Halterman
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no sound operator needed
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worship table
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Janeen Kauffman Kuhl
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Marlene Suter
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Rachel Gratz
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banner
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musician
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suzuki violin students
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Amy Bixler
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Phil Hart
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TBA
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hymns
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WB 37 Praise to the Lord
WB 70 Immortal, invisible
WB 421 Bless'd be the tie
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WB 590 The care the eagle gives her young
WB 418 Move in our midst
110 Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
SJ 13 My soul is filled with joy
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WB 117 Fairest Lord Jesus
WB 61 Let all creation bless the Lord
SJ 55 Healing balm, forgiving Lord WB 414 God, who stretched
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children's time
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add'l events
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scripture(s) (version requested)
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Ps 47: 1-7 1 Tim 6: 14-16
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sermon title
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God, the Almighty He
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God: Nurturing Parent/She
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theme
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We will lay the groundwork for a sermon series looking at some of the many images of God found in scripture. Our goal will be to “unlimit” God, to open up possible ways to think about God. We will begin with a most common image: God as Almighty King. We will explore some reasons why this image might be so common, as well as ways it can be a helpful, positive image. We will also look at its limitations.
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This sermon will explore some of the more feminine images, including the image of mothering, of God that are found in scripture. Again, we will look at the strengths this image offers us, as well as its limitations.
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This sermon will invite us to think about our human place in creation and present thoughts of various theologians such as Sally McFeague (the world is God’s body) and Matthew Fox (creation spirituality).
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Aug09
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aug 2
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aug 9
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aug 16
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aug 23
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aug 30
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preacher
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Steve Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Joel Copeland
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Susan Ortman Goering
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worship leader
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Beata Gray
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Steve Goering
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Jim Leonard
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Jim Myers
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Kerry Strayer
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song leader
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Paul Knapke
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Jeff Bixler
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Phil Hart
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Katie Graber
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Tom Blosser
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musician
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Jodi and Pete Quint
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Amy Bixler
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Martin family
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Leonard family
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Phil Hart
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offering
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Zimmerman family
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Zimmerman family
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Zimmerman family
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Zimmerman family
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Al and Kathy Bauman, Zimmerman family
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sound
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Matt Ryan
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Sam Yoder
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Paul Knapke
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Tim Yoder-Tiedt
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Dan Halterman
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worship table
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Rachel Gratz
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Judy Denlinger
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Robin Walton
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Ruth Massey
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Carolyn Turner
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banner
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greeters
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Patti & Jim Browning
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Patti & Jim Browning
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Patti & Jim Browning
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Mary Hershberger & Dave Kraybill
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Mary Hershberger & Dave Kraybill
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usher
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Jayne Reynolds
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Jayne Reynolds
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Jayne Reynolds
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Jayne Reynolds
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Jayne Reynolds
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children's time
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Bible School sharing
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Jayne Reynolds
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add'l events
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Communion
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Blankets to Seniors
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Sending for Ruth & Thomas Leonard
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Sunday school teacher dedication (per Rachel Gratz) Healing service
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scripture & version requested
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2 Thess 2:13-3:5
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2 Tim 1:1-14
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Hebrews 11:1-12:2
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James 2:8-26
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Mark 7:24-37
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sermon title
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"Basic Christian Convictions Carrying Us Through"
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"Live Faithfully"
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"Draw on the Cloud of Witnesses"
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"Faith vs. Works"
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"Healing the Desperate"
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theme
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The word here is conviction. The church of Thessalonica was struggling both from the effects of persecution and also from questions of basic faith, i.e. when can they expect the second coming of Jesus. The Pauline author responds to sustain them and tells them that one key is to hold fast their fundamental faith convictions. We have many questions too in our post-modern world. This counsel is wise for us now as well and will lead us to knowing salvation in current times.
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The word is witness. The author reminds Timothy that his mother, grandmother, and Paul himself witnessed to their faith for Timothy. We continue to be called to model for those around us, to witness in words and actions. I will ask a number of persons to share in 100 words or less, how someone - parent/grandparent/or?? witnessed to them and made a difference.
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The word is faith. We are encouraged and inspired by our faith heroes. We will think together about how these saints have shaped us and our community. We will be challenged to see ourselves in that role of faith hero, and then to live into that role.
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The word is commitment.
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Jesus is available. He, in his great compassion, heals a series of desperate people. This healing service will invite us to consider what parts of ourselves need healing, and how compassion might be a source of healing.
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Sept09
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sept 6
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sept 13
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sept 20
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sept 27
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preacher
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Tim and Marla Yoder-Tiedt
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Steve Goering
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Retreat at Camp Luz: Hymn Sing
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worship leader
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Kerry Strayer
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Mary Hershberger
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Tom Blosser and Jeff Bixler
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song leader
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Paul Knapke
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Erin Leatherman
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Jeff Bixler
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Tom Blosser and Jeff Bixler
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musician
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Men's ensemble
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Martin family
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Brad Yoder (concert scheduled on 9/19 at 7:30)
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Jim Leonard
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offering
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Calvin Nafziger, Jayne Reynolds, Marty Strayer, Susan Andre
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Calvin Nafziger, Jayne Reynolds, Marty Strayer, Representative from the Gray family
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Calvin Nafziger, Jayne Reynolds, Marty Strayer, Susan Andre
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Calvin Nafziger, Jayne Reynolds, Marty Strayer, Susan Andre
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sound
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Logan Halterman
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Matt Ryan
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Paul Knapke
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Ted Mueller will get the stuff to someone (he's not going to be at the retreat)
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worship table
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Rachel Gratz
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Carolyn Turner
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Ruth Massey
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fall retreat
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banner
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greeters
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Jhan Yoder-Wyse & Metz Kramer
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Jhan Yoder-Wyse & Metz Kramer
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Jhan Yoder-Wyse & Metz Kramer
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Jhan Yoder-Wyse & Metz Kramer
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usher
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Calvin Nafziger
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Calvin Nafziger
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Calvin Nafziger
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Calvin Nafziger
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children's time
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Lavonne van der Zwaag
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Children's songs
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add'l events
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communion
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scripture(s) (version requested)
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Romans 8:15-17, Ephesians 1:3-5, Galations 4:4-6
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John 14:1-14
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Deuteronomy 10:17-22
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sermon title
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The Blessing of Adoption
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Christ is the Only Way or Christ is the Way
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Loving Strangers
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theme
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Tim and Marla will share pictures, stories, and reflections of their recent trip to China.
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Hot Topic #1 for this fall will focus on pluralism. The sermon will ask us to explore apparently contradicting verses. John 14:2 suggests (there are many mansions) there are, perhaps, many ways to believe to arrive at the same end. John 14:6 (no one comes to the Father but by me) suggests that Jesus is the only way to salvation. How can we determine our beliefs, and then share them in ways that are respectful and personal?
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Our Second Hot Topic for this fall season will focus on immigration. God has much to say about this topic, beginning early with the story of Abraham's sojourn at God's calling, the subsequent sojourn of the Hebrew people to Egypt and then to Caanan, and Jesus' own sojourn in his native community. That said, God has been quite clear we are to "Love the Strangers" who are in our midst. We will explore these imperatives with respect to immigrants in our community/country.
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Hymn Sing
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Oct09
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sun.
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oct 4
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oct 11
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oct 18
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oct 25
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preacher
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Susan Ortman Goering
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Jep Hostetler
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Julie Hart
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Mission Sunday - Joel Copeland
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worship leader
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Julie Hart
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Susan Andre
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Susan Andre
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song leader
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Galen Martin
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Jeff Bixler
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Rebecca Sieber-Denlinger
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Paul Knapke
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musician
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Jodi Quint
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Tracey Lehman
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Phil Hart
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Perry Leatherman
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offering
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Becky Waybill, Judy Hartzler, Maris and Nancy Franke
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Becky Waybill, Judy Hartzler, Maris and Nancy Franke
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Becky Waybill, Judy Hartzler, Maris and Nancy Franke (sub?)
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Becky Waybill, Judy Hartzler, Maris and Nancy Franke
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sound
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Jim Myers
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Calvin Nafziger
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Tim Yoder-Tiedt
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Dan Halterman
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worship table
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Jhan Yoder-Wyse
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Janeen Kauffman-Kuhl
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Carolyn Turner
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Ruth Massey
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banner
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greeters
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Melanie Mishler & Allen Bohnert
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Melanie Mishler & Allen Bohnert
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Melanie Mishler & Allen Bohnert
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Melanie Mishler & Allen Bohnert
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ushers
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Kerry Strayer
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Kerry Strayer
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Kerry Strayer
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Kerry Strayer
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children's time
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Rachel Gratz
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Kerry Strayer
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Judy Hartzler
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add'l events
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World Communion Sunday
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scripture(s) & version
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I Thess 4:13-18, Dan 9:25-27, Revelation 1
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Luke 6:27-36, Matt 5:9-16
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Matt 21:12-13, 23:23-24, Isaiah 58:6-7, 9-10
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Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Psalm 126, Mark 10:46-52
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sermon title
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Looking at the End Times and Rapture
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Why Am I Still a Pacifist...the Journey Continues
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Engaging Empire: Beyond Our Fear
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theme
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Hot topics #3. The beliefs of many people related to the rapture and end times are highly influenced by popular authors and television personalities. Such theology and beliefs tend to be fearful and violent. Mennonites have believed in a God of love, a Jesus who did not triumph by destroying his enemies, but rather but by giving his life as the nonviolent Lamb of God. In this sermon, we will look at the scriptures commonly used to undergird popular end-times theology in an effort to interpret them more accurately.
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Images that bring underst
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