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Opening Prayer 2/28
Dear Lord, we will rejoice, we will declare, you are our victory and you are here. Worthy to be worshiped you are strong on behalf of those who are weak, bringing new life out of destruction, hope out of despair, and growth out of difficulty. Help us to perceive your hand in the unfolding of…
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February 28, 2010 – Douglas Scalise, Brewster Baptist Church Colossians 1:9-12 “For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the…
Read MoreChoosing Leah
February 21, 2010 – Mary Scheer, Brewster Baptist Church Eph. 1:11-14 Have you have been watching the Olympics? It seems like competition has been dominating tv these days. Some of the competition shows on tv include, America’s Next Top Model, Dancing With The Stars, Project Runway, America’s Best Dance Crew, The Amazing Race, The Biggest…
Read MoreThe Value of Love
February 14, 2010 – Douglas Scalise, Brewster Baptist Church 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 February is a month where love is in the air as our culture harps on and sings about love on Valentine’s Day. Popular songs through the years have had a lot to say about love, but it is amazing to consider the messages…
Read MoreThe Unforgivable Sin
January 31, 2010 – Douglas Scalise Mark 3:19b-30 The idea for this sermon about the unforgivable sin came from our high school students who were talking about questions they were interested in discussing in their class. This is not the easiest text to understand so let me provide a little background. In Mark 3 Jesus…
Read MoreIdol Worship
January 24, 2010 – Pastor Mary Scheer Exodus 20: 2-6 This last Tuesday, the tv show, American Idol started again. I remember watching the previews for the show that first season and pausing at the title “American Idol,” It struck a nerve in me that rattled around somewhere in my brain causing discomfort…but then, I…
Read MoreHaiti Update
Lisa Rothenberger, ABC/USA World Relief Officer, answers questions about giving to the Haiti Relief effort through One Great Hour of Sharing. Q: People want to know how they can help. Tell me how people can help today. A: At this time there are 3 primary ways that people can help. 1. PRAY for the people…
Read MoreHelp Haiti
Pray for Haiti devastated by a powerful earthquake. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti Tuesday with terrible results. American Baptist missionary families serving in Haiti with International Ministries were in the United States at the time. Steve and Nancy James are returning immediately and the Nzungas are on a planned U.S./Puerto Rico home assignment. Kristy…
Read MoreOpening Prayer 1/17/10
Offered by Pastor Mary Scheer Dear Lord, How fortunate we are to be in this place this morning. We are so thankful to have this time to come before your presence, to offer you both our praise and our prayers for mercy. We are so humbled having been reminded again this week that life can…
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