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Reformation Sunday Sermon Series: Our Membership Vows Sermon: Gifts/Service Scripture: Mark 12:41-44 What if the greatest gift isn’t what we have—but what we’re willing to give? This Sunday, we continue Our Membership Vows with the promise of Gifts/Service. Our gifts aren’t all the same. Our time, talents, resources, encouragement, compassion, and willingness to serve may look different from someone else’s. But every gift can make a difference when we’re willing to offer it. Before Sunday, consider: • What gifts has God given me? • Am I using those gifts—or simply holding onto them? • Where could my time or talents make a difference? • What would it look like to serve without worrying about whether my contribution feels “big enough”? What might God do with what you’re willing to give? Come ready to consider not just what we give, but how we give ourselves in service to God and others. Worship Schedule 8:45am: Contemporary Worship 10am: Sunday School 11am: Traditional Worship

21st Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Series: Our Membership Vows Sermon: Presence Scripture: Acts 2: 42-47, Hebrews 10: 23-25 What if showing up is part of how we live out our faith? This Sunday, we continue Our Membership Vows with the second promise: Presence. The early church didn’t just gather for worship. They shared meals, learned together, prayed together, encouraged one another, and cared for one another. They were present—for God and for each other. And our presence still matters. Sometimes faith looks like showing up. Showing up when it’s easy. Showing up when it’s hard. Showing up for worship, for community, for someone who needs encouragement, and for the people who need us to simply be there. Before Sunday, consider: • Where does my presence make a difference? • What do I gain when I make gathering with others a priority? • Who might need me to simply show up? • What would it look like to see my presence as a promise? Come ready to consider what it means to not just belong to a church, but to be present in it. Worship Schedule 8:45am: Contemporary Worship 10am: Sunday School 11am: Traditional Worship

20th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Series: Our Membership Vows Sermon: Prayers Scripture: James 5:13-16 What if prayer isn’t just something we do when we need help—but part of who we promise to be? This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series, Our Membership Vows, by looking at the first of the promises we make as members of the church: prayers. In James 5:13-16, we’re reminded of the power of prayer—not as a last resort, but as a way we turn toward God and toward one another. Prayer connects us, carries us, and reminds us that we were never meant to walk through life alone. Come ready to think about what it means to be a people who pray. Before Sunday, consider: What role does prayer actually play in my everyday life? Do I turn to prayer only when I need something? Who are the people I regularly pray for? What does it mean to pray with and for one another? How might my prayer life change if I saw it as a promise I’ve made—not just a practice I occasionally do? Worship Schedule 8:45am: Contemporary Worship 10am: Sunday School 11am: Traditional Worship

19th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Put Yourself in the Story... Scripture: John 6:1-15 What if you didn’t just hear the story—you put yourself in it? This Sunday is Communion Sunday, and we’ll look at the familiar story of Jesus feeding the five thousand in a different way. As we hear the story, where do we find ourselves? In the crowd? With the disciples? Holding the loaves and fish? Or simply hungry and looking for something more? Before Sunday, consider: Where do I see myself in this story? What am I bringing to Jesus? Where am I focused on what I don’t have? What might God be asking me to trust? What happens when I place what I have in God’s hands? Worship Schedule 8:45am: Contemporary Worship 10am: Sunday School 11am: Traditional Worship

18th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Series: Re/Discovering Worship Sermon: Why Worship Matters Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Why does worship matter? Is worship simply something we do each week, or can it change the way we see God, ourselves, and the world around us? As we continue our series Re/Discovering Worship, we’ll explore why worship matters and what can happen when we come into God’s presence with open hearts. Before Sunday, consider: Why does worship matter to me? What happens within me when I truly encounter God? Does my worship change the way I live beyond Sunday? Am I coming to worship ready to hear and respond to God? Worship Schedule 8:45am: Contemporary Worship 10am: Sunday School 11am: Traditional Worship

17th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Series: Re/Discovering Worship Sermon: Barriers and Challenges to Worship Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7 What gets in the way of worship? Sometimes the barriers aren’t obvious. Distractions, busyness, habits, expectations, or even what we carry with us into church can keep us from fully engaging with God. As we continue our series Re/Discovering Worship, we’ll take a look at some of the barriers and challenges that can affect the way we worship. What makes it difficult for me to fully engage in worship? What distractions do I bring with me? Have I allowed routine or familiarity to change the way I worship? What might I need to let go of in order to be more open to God? This Sunday, we’ll explore Psalm 95:1-7 and consider what it means to come before God with open hearts and a willingness to worship. What might be standing between you and wholehearted worship? Worship Schedule 8:45am: Contemporary Worship 10am: Sunday School 11am: Traditional Worship

16th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Series: Re/Discovering Worship Sermon: Why are you here today? Scripture: Psalm 24 Why are you here today? It’s a simple question, but maybe not such a simple answer. We all come to worship for different reasons. Habit? Community? Encouragement? To hear a word from God? To sing? To pray? Because it’s Sunday? As we begin our new sermon series, Re/Discovering Worship, we’ll take a closer look at what worship really means—and why we’re here in the first place. Before Sunday, take a few minutes to think about: Why do I come to worship? What am I hoping to experience when I’m here? What do I bring with me into worship—and what do I hope to take with me when I leave? Is worship something I attend, or something I participate in? This Sunday, we’ll explore Psalm 24 and ask a question that might be worth asking more often: Why are you here today? We hope you’ll join us as we begin Re/Discovering Worship. Worship Schedule - September 13 8:45am: Contemporary Worship 10am: Sunday School 11am: Traditional Worship

15th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Living Out Our Faith Scripture: James 2:14-18 What does your faith look like in real life? Is faith something we believe—or something we live? How do our actions reflect what we say we believe? Who might experience the love of Jesus through us this week? What happens when we stop just talking about our faith and start living it out? In James 2:14-18, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just something we believe—it’s something that should be visible in the way we live, love, serve, and care for others. Join us this Sunday for “Living Out Our Faith” as we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Worship Schedule - September 6 9am: Sunday School 10am: Worship 11am: Summer Fellowship Time Worship Schedule - September 13 8:45am: Contemporary Worship 10am: Sunday School 11am: Traditional Worship

14th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Series: Forget Your #Selfie Sermon: Who's your Person? Scripture: Acts 4:36-37 Forget Your #Selfie challenges us to look beyond ourselves and discover the life Jesus calls us to live. This Sunday, we’re asking: Who’s your person? Who encourages you to become more like Jesus? Who can count on you when they need someone? What does it look like to be generous with what God has given you? Could the people we invest in be part of the legacy we leave behind? In Acts 4, we meet Barnabas—a person known for encouragement, generosity, and putting others before himself. Join us this Sunday as we continue Forget Your #Selfie and explore what it means to live a life that points beyond ourselves and toward Jesus. Summer Worship Schedule 9am: Sunday School 10am: Worship 11am: Summer Fellowship Time *Regular Worship Schedule resumes on Sunday, September 13.

13th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Series: Forget Your #Selfie Sermon: Be Like Jesus Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4 Forget Your Selfie challenges us to look beyond ourselves and discover the life Jesus calls us to live. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: What am I really living for? Who or what has my attention? Am I becoming more like Jesus—or more like the world around me? What would change if I focused less on myself and more on serving others? Could the life I'm looking for be found by putting Christ first instead of myself?  Join us over the next several weeks as we explore what it means to trade self-focus for Christlike living—and discover the joy, purpose, and freedom that come from following Jesus. Summer Worship Schedule 9am: Sunday School 10am: Worship 11am: Summer Fellowship Time *Regular Worship Schedule resumes on Sunday, September 13.

12th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: What’s a Shepherd To Do? Scripture: Psalm 23, John 10:3-4 Everyone is invited to our next Summer Story Sunday – An Intergenerational VBS Experience, this Sunday, August 16! Our day will begin with worship at 10:00 a.m., followed by lunch and an afternoon of crafts, science, recreation, and fun for all ages, concluding around 2:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for every generation to learn, grow, and connect together. Summer Worship Schedule 9am: Sunday School 10am: Worship 11am: Summer Fellowship Time *Regular Worship Schedule resumes on Sunday, September 13.

11th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Title: What Are You Chained To? Scripture: John 15:1-8  What are you chained to? We all have things we cling to—habits, expectations, worries, relationships, routines. But are they helping us grow, or are they holding us back? In John 15:1–8, Jesus gives us the image of the vine and the branches and reminds us that a fruitful life comes from staying connected to Him. So, what are you chained to? And what might change if you loosened your grip on the things holding you back and held tighter to Christ? Join us this Sunday as we explore what it means to remain connected to the One who gives us life, strength, and purpose. We'd love to worship with you. Summer Worship Schedule 9am: Sunday School 10am: Worship 11am: Summer Fellowship Time

10th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Series: Once a Pastor, Always a Pastor Sermon Title: What is the Gospel? Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, 14:22-25 What is the Gospel? It's a word we hear often in church—but what does it really mean? Is it simply good advice for living? A story from long ago? Or is it something that has the power to change everything? In Mark 1:14–15 and Mark 14:22–25, Jesus invites us to see the Gospel as more than a message to believe. It's an invitation into God's kingdom, God's grace, and God's promise. Join us this Sunday as we explore what the Gospel is—and why it still matters today. We'd love to worship with you. Summer Worship Schedule 9am: Sunday School 10am: Worship 11am: Summer Fellowship Time

9th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Series: Once a Pastor, Always a Pastor Sermon Title: Waiting Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 What are you waiting for? Maybe it's an answer to prayer. A fresh start. Healing. Direction. Or simply a sign that God is still at work. Waiting can feel frustrating. It can even make us wonder if God has forgotten us. But what if waiting isn't where God stops working...what if it's where He does some of His best work? Join us this Sunday. We'd love to worship with you. Summer Worship Schedule 9am: Sunday School 10am: Worship 11am: Summer Fellowship Time

8th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Title: A Mop Bucket Attitude Scripture: Mark 9:33-35 What if true greatness looks more like a mop bucket than a throne? Join us this Sunday for worship as we explore "A Mop Bucket Attitude." In Mark 9:33–35, Jesus challenges His disciples—and us—to rethink what it means to be great. Instead of seeking recognition or status, He calls us to a life marked by humility, service, and putting others first. Come discover how adopting a "mop bucket attitude" can change not only the way we serve, but the way we follow Christ. We'd love to worship with you this Sunday! Summer Worship Schedule 9am: Sunday School 10am: Worship 11am: Summer Fellowship Time Intergenerational VBS 11am - 2pm