Scriptures: Galatians 3:23-4:7; Isaiah 40:12-31
Prayer of the Day: Almighty Maker of heaven and earth: We give You thanks for the gift of our creation in body and soul.  For what we need to support this body and life You richly and daily provide. In Your kind care You defend us against all danger and guard and protect us from all evil. All this You do out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in us. So we ask You to give us faith to acknowledge Your benefits, tongues to thank and praise You, and lives joyfully given to serve and obey You; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Father and Creator

Scriptures: Mark 9:17-24; Acts 15:1-11
Prayer of the Day: Almighty Maker of heaven and earth: We give you thanks for the gift of our creation in body and soul. For what we need to support this body and life you richly and daily provide. In your kind care you defend us against all danger and guard and protect us from all evil. All this you do out of fatherly, divind goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in us. So we ask you to give us faith to acknowledge your benefits, tongues to thank and praise you, and lives joyfully given to serve and obey you; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: “I believe“

Scriptures: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 2:1-4; Romans 8:14-30
Prayer of the Day: Great Spirit, you have lit upon each of us a flame to serve you in all that we do. Ignite your flame, and help us to burn brightly for you. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Romans 8:18-30

Scriptures: Matthew 6:24; Romans 6:1-14
Prayer of the Day: God of resurrection, you have promised new life to all who believe. Make us believers, and show us how to live into this new life. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Romans 6:1-14

Scriptures: Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 3:28-30, 5:1-11
Prayer of the Day: Gracious God, you have welcomed all people into your kingdom. Remove from us the barriers that we build to keep people from you, so that all might live in your grace and peace. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Romans 5:1-5

Scriptures: Matthew 9:10-13; Romans 1:1-17
Prayer of the Day: God of all humanity, you welcomed all – sinners and saints – into your kingdom. Help us to be as welcoming and accepting as you. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Romans 1:1-17

Scriptures: Matthew 10:40-42; Acts 14:8-18
Prayer of the Day: God of all, you opened your gates wide to receive all your children into the heavenly kingdom. Help us to be vehicles of promise and proclamation for all who will listen, so that every soul might live in your grace. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Acts 14:8-18

Scriptures: Acts 10:1-17, 22-28, 34-47

Prayer of the Day: God of all nations, you made it clear that all people are invited to partae of the glory of your salvation. Help us to invite all people to your goodness, so that no one might be forgotten in your saving grace. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sermon: No recording for this Sunday

Scriptures: Psalm 40:9-10; Matthew 28:16-20

Prayer of the Day: God of action, you sent your disciples into the world to preach, teach, and make disciples of all nations. Make us instruments of proclamation, so that all might know of the love you have for humanity. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Presentation: “Community” by Heidi Nieuwsma

Scriptures: Psalm 118:19-24; Matthew 28:1-10

Prayer of the Day: Jesus Christ, you burst the tomb winning for us an eternal triumph over sin and death forever and ever. Let the good news of Easter call us now to live no longer under the dominion of death, but in the light of life eternal until the news permeates our homes, our communities, our nation, and our world; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who loves and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Sermon: Easter Sunday, 2019