Easter Sunday Bulletin - April 27

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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No Doubt? Not Likely!

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

The Sunday after Easter is widely called "low Sunday" – predicting low attendance after the excitement and swell of Easter. But it’s also referred to as "Doubting Thomas Sunday".   

I checked all three lectionary years; yep – Thomas! Usually referring to his unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus without having seen Jesus himself in the flesh. But a couple of things:

  • Is that unreasonable?

  • Is he asking for any more than what others have experienced?

  • Is that a discipleship disqualifier for a follower?

I’ve grappled with this text many times and have found the reason for its ubiquity: we all want proof. We all want assurance. We all want to know that it's real. We all long for the certainty of a savior.

Come this Sunday to hear the Charleston Gospel Choir and to hear again that you are loved forever.

In love and anticipation –

 
 

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Easter Sunday Bulletin - April 20

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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I Said I Would - Easter Sunday

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, April 20, 2025

“Christianity is simply good news. It is the news that something has happened as a result of which the world is a different place."

- N.T. Wright

Dear Friends in Jesus –

God became enfleshed.

Walked among us.

Taught, healed and loved extravagantly.

N.T. Wright remarks that in the reports of his life from the Gospels, "Jesus doesn't explain why there is suffering, illness, and death in the world. He brings healing and hope. He doesn't allow the problem of evil to be the subject of a seminar. He allows evil to do its worst to him. He exhausts it, drains its power, and emerges with new life."

This is the God, Jesus, worthy of our worship!

SUNDAY’S COMIN’

In anticipation –

 
 

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Good Friday Bulletin - April 18

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


The Good Friday Service of Tenebrae at 6 p.m. on April 18, 2025 is a meditative service with readings of the Seven Last Words of Christ with hymns and musical reflections.

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INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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Maundy Thursday Bulletin - April 17

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


The Maundy Thursday Service at 6 p.m. on April 17, 2025 brings together area churches, ministers and choirs to participate in an uplifting community communion service in the Second Presbyterian Church sanctuary. All are welcome.

Participating Clergy

  • Rev. Alexander Porter, Wallingford Presbyterian Church and Zion-Olivet Presbyterian Church

  • Rev. Cress Darwin, Second Presbyterian Church

Participating Choirs and Directors

  • St. John’s Reformed Episcopal Church, Apostle Sonseeahray Nelson

  • Second Presbyterian Church, Lee Lingle

  • Unitarian Church, Ryan Pagels

  • Zion-Olivet Presbyterian Church, Bernice McCoy

LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.

INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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Sunday Bulletin - April 13

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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Collision Course

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, April 13, 2025

Who’s up for a parade? If you found yourself in Jerusalem at Passover around 33 A.D. you could choose from two.

Entering one gate was the Roman Procurator on a high stepping, white Charger, nostrils flaring. On the other side of town an itinerant preacher bouncing on the back of a donkey. Each on a collision course in a narrative with cosmic consequences.

This Sunday we focus on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem – palms waving, coats spread on the road, shouts of "Hosanna – Save Us!" Can we celebrate knowing the end of the story? You betcha! We know that crucifixion isn’t the end. Jesus has said he is " the way, the truth and the life" and though the end of the story had yet to be written, we know it includes Jesus and life and us!
 
This Sunday we will worship in the park. The children will process. We will baptize Ruth Sophia Willoughby and welcome new members.
 
We will celebrate the fulfillment of ancient scripture, walk with Jesus through the darkness to the new life he promises! (We’ve read the end of the book!)
 
Let’s worship together this Sunday. Bring someone you love (or someone you don’t).
 
Let’s savor the grace that is ours and ours to share.
 
In great anticipation –

 
 

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Sunday Bulletin - April 6

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.

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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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Jesus Takes a Minute

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, April 6, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

We’re nearing the end of our Lenten journey that began with John the Baptizer ceding two of his disciples to Jesus. They trailed Jesus not knowing how close to get and whether to say anything before Jesus turned and asked, “What do you want?” “Where do you live?” they asked awkwardly. He replied, “Come and see.”

We have come alongside as Jesus traveled through hostile lands to mountain manifestations, not only healing and teaching, but revealing who he was. He was the incarnate, but more than enfleshed, he was human.

Sunday we see the intensity of his love, his grief, his resolve as he calls Lazarus from the darkness of the tomb to life and steps decisively toward his destiny.

In great anticipation –

 
 

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Sunday Bulletin - March 30

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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Mud in Your Eye

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

"One of the most barren and desolate places we can occupy as Christians is a place of smugness. Of rightness. Of certainty. The more convinced we are that we have full insight, comprehension, and knowledge, the less we will see and experience of God." 

– Debie Thomas


Our scripture from the Gospel writer John is identified as ‘Jesus heals the man blind from birth’ but the narrative of the actual healing is a small portion of the periscope. The bulk of the text is questions from the temple authorities.

Who did this? How was it done? He’s a sinner – he healed on the Sabbath. Are you really the fellow who was blind?

The work of God is accomplished and we are shown the strength of the radical love unfettered. John wrote the entire Gospel that we would know that Jesus is God.

Thank you, John. Thank you, Jesus.

We baptize baby Evelyn this Sunday. We remember our own. See ya’!

 
 

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Sunday Bulletin - March 23

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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At the Water Cooler

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, March 23, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

Before everyone carried bottled water, one could go to the water cooler at school or the office for refreshment and for conversation. In ancient Samaria the water cooler was the well – not just for community, but for life.

Today we look at an encounter at the "water cooler" at Sychar – at the town well. This encounter is between the creator of the cosmos and a Samarian woman with whom he had an appointment.

This Sunday we welcome new members as we keep our appointment with the one who has come to us.

In anticipation –

 
 

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