Archive for April, 2009

A sermon delivered by Keith Swatzel
on April 26, 2009
Luke 24:36-48

There are few times when most of us are able to gather our extended families together and share a meal. There is something about gathering together to eat that makes up for all of the time we spend apart. Thanksgiving is the meal of meals, the feast of all feasts. There’s no better way to show your gratitude for the abundance God has given than to enjoy it, a lot of it, with family. Yet, as millions of Americans each year travel hundreds of miles and gather around in homes to celebrate their blessings, something is not quite right. The turkey and dressing are good. The sweet potato pie is spectacular. In fact food is far from the problem. It’s the legend of Thanksgiving that is problematic. We all know the story.
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9:00 AM — Adult Study – Nooma Video Series
10:15 AM — Worship & Sunday School (Pre K through 6th Grade)
Preacher: Keith A. Swatzel, II Theme: Family Feud
Lectionary Readings: Acts 3:12-19 1 John 3:1-7
Psalm 4 Luke 24:36b-48
Children’s Message: Pastor John Painter
Celebration of Found Coins: Red Bird Mission
Music: Chancel Choir – A Navaho Prayer by Cary John Franklin
11:30 AM — Fellowship Time(Room 20)
11:45 AM — Women’s Chorus Rehearsal (Music Room)
6:30 PM — Centenary Youth Fellowship (Youth Room)

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