"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." (Psalm 119:105)

We offer this tentative listing primarily for our worship leaders and their preparation. However, we also hope it will encourage everyone to read the Scripture passages in advance as you listen for God to speak.

May 17 – TBD: Carol Tolbert preaching

May 24 – TBD: Josh Persson preaching

May 31 – 5^th Sunday – One Service only at 10:00am - Colossians: It’s All About Jesus – Colossians 2:1-7 (“My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge”)

June 7 – Colossians: Don’t Be Deceived – Colossians 2:8-15 (“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness… When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ.”)

June 14 – Colossians: The Shadow of the Law and the Reality of Christ – Colossians 2:16-23 (“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.”)

June 21 – Colossians: Set your heart on things above – Colossians 3:1-4 (“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God… For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.”)

June 28 – Colossians: Make war with your sin - Colossians 3:5-11 (“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator”)

July 5 – Colossians: Clothe yourself with Christ - Colossians 3:12-17 (“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience… Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”)

July 12 – Colossians: Jesus is Lord in the family – Colossians 3:18 – 4:1 (“Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged… Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord”

July 19 – Colossians: Praying for Outsiders – Colossians 4:2-6 (“pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ… Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”)

July 26 – Colossians: Fellowship that runs deep – Colossians 4:7-18 (“I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts… Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house… Remember my chains.”)

Aug 2 – Pray the Psalms: When you feel Discouraged/Depressed – Psalm 42 (“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you”; prayer; faith and doubt; perseverance)

Aug 9 – Pray the Psalms: When you feel Guilt/Regret – Psalm 51 (“For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge…a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.”; sin; guilt; forgiveness; justification; sanctification)

Aug 16 – Pray the Psalms: When you feel Good/Grateful – Psalm 103 (“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits…Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.” gratitude; praise; worship)

Aug 23 – Pray the Psalms: When you feel Angry/Vengeful – Psalm 69 (“For I endure scorn for your sake, and shame covers my face…Pour out your wrath on them; let your fierce anger overtake them…But as for me, afflicted and in pain— may your salvation, God, protect me.; justice; cross of Christ; vengeance; Final Judgment)

Aug 30 – (5^th Sunday – One Service only at 10:00am) Pray the Psalms: Remember Your Mission – Psalm 96 (“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples…Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.” The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.; evangelism; Gospel message; praise)

Sep 6 -TBD - Josh Persson preaching

Sep 13 - TBD - Josh Persson preaching

Sep 20 - TBD - Josh Persson preaching