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| 2008 | |||
| Service Date | Title---AudioVersion | Bulletin | Pastor/Speaker/Vocalist |
| June 29th | I Am Doing a New Thing | 06/29/08 | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| June 22nd | The Love of God | 06/22/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| Anthem | The King of Love My Shepherd Is | Chancel Choir | |
| June 15th | Peace With God | 06/15/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| Anthem | It Is Well With My Soul | Page West-Smith, Bassoon | |
| June 8th | The Faith of a Few Good Friends | 06/08/08 | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| Anthem | It Is Well With My Soul | Chancel Choir | |
| May 18th | Avery | A Special Service by our Graduating Seniors .. | |
| McKenzie | |||
| Lauren | |||
| April 27th | The Promise of the Holy Spirit | 04/27/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| Anthem | Draw Me Close | Stefanie Keller | |
| Special | Stefanie Keller | ||
| April 20th | Jubilee | 04/20/08 | see the bulletin |
| April 13th | The Good Shepherd | 04/13/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| Anthem |
He Is Exalted | Chancel Choir | |
| April 6th | Were Not Our Hearts Burning Within Us | 04/06/08 | Dr John Fowler |
Anthem |
Come, Christians, Join to Sing | Chancel Ringers | |
| March 30th | The Living Hope of Easter | 03/30/08 | Rev. Marietta Smith |
Anthem |
With This Love | arr Charles Smith; Paige-Bassoonist | |
| March 23rd | Easter Morning | 03/23/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| Anthem |
Sing Alleluia Forth | Chancel Choir | |
| March 16th | Behold the Darkness--A Lenten Cantata | 03/16/08 | Chancel Choir & Chamber Orchestra |
Offertory |
Mary Speaks | Brenda Hartley, Patsy Riddle Donna Crisp, Reva Pennell |
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| March 9th | Making a Difference | 03/09/08 | Amy Johnson |
Anthem |
Jesus, So Lowly | Chancel Choir | |
| February 24th | Living Water | 02/24/08 | Dr John Fowler |
Anthem |
Lord, Remember Me | Chancel Choir | |
| February 17th | For God So Loved the World | 02/17/08 | Dr John Fowler |
Anthem |
There's a Cross for Me | Chancel Choir | |
| February 10th | Did God Really Say That | 02/10/08 | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| February 3rd | Learning to Listen to God | 02/03/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| January 27th | The Call to Follow Jesus | 01/27/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| January 20th | Operation Andrew | 01/20/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| January 13th | The Preparation of Repentance | 01/13/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| January 6th | Offering Our Gifts to God | 01/06/08 | Dr John Fowler |
| 2007 | |||
| Service Date | Title---AudioVersion | Bulletin | Pastor/Speaker/Vocalist |
| December 30th | The Do Not Be Afraid Message... | 12/30/07 | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| December 23th | The Gift of the Shepards | 12/23/70 | Dr John Fowler |
| December 16th | The Gift of the Angels | 12/16/07 | Dr John Fowler |
| December 2nd | All I Want for Christmas | 12/02/07 | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| November 25th | Chicken Wings & Golden Things | Aaron Horn | |
| November 18th | A Song of Ascents | 11/18/07 | Dr John Fowler |
| November 11th | A Psalm of Courage | 11/11/07 | Dr John Fowler |
| November 4th | A Wise Women's Witness | 11/04/07 | Dr John Fowler |
| October 21st | 10/21/07 Service Bulletin | ||
| Who Built the Ark | Childrens' Choirs | ||
| The Lord's Prayer | Chancel Choir | ||
| There is a Balm in Gilead | Peter Bost \ Mary Ann Studenberg | ||
| Psalm 96 Scripture Reading | Keith Smith | ||
| In the Garden | James Clarke | ||
| Sermon in Songs | Hymns No. 347, 545 & 327 | ||
| It's Still the Cross | Brian Clark | ||
| Precious Lord, Take My Hand | Chancel Choir | ||
| I Lift Up My Eyes | Patsy R, Susan M & Paige S | ||
| Soon and Very Soon | Chancel Choir | ||
| Shalom | No. 666 | ||
| October 14th | Here is the Church, Here is the Steeple | 10/14/07 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| October 7th | Where Wisdom Begins | 10/07/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| September 30th | Chariots of Fire | 09/30/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| September 16th | Final Flight | 09/16/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| September 2nd | A Very Present Help | 09/02/07 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| August 26th | The Choice is Yours | 08/26/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| August 19th | How God Cures Discouragement | 08/19/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| August 12th | Where Was God | 08/12/07 Bulletin | Mike Collins |
| August 5th | The Discovery of Joy | 08/05/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| July 29th | The Great Escape | 07/29/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| July 22nd | A Vision of Hope | 07/22/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| July 15th | The Road to Damascus | 07/15/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| July 8th | The Contagious Christian | 07/08/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| June 17th | Father Abraham | 06/17/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| Offertory | Children of the Heavenly Father | Nancy Abernathy, Flute | |
| June 10th |
Of Prophets & Ravens & the Lord's Supply |
06/10/07 Bulletin |
Rev. Marietta Smith |
| Anthem |
On Eagle's Wings |
Susan Morgan--Flautist |
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| June 3rd | Bless that Wonderful Name | Cantata Bulletin | Young At Heart Choir |
| May 27th | The Coming of the Holy Spirit | 05/27/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| May 20th |
Kristen Hobbs |
05/20/07 Bulletin |
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| Senior Sunday | Kristen Presnell |
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| Hunter Munday |
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| May 13th | Sarah's Laughter | 05/13/07 Bulletin | Dr John Fowler |
| Anthem | Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You | Chancel Ringers | |
| May 6th |
Down By the Creekbank |
05/06/07 Bulletin & Program |
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| April 29th | The Road to Emmaus |
04/29/07 Bulletin |
Dr John Fowler |
| Anthem | I Was there to Hear Your Borning Cry |
Lisa Maggorie |
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| April 22th | The Prodigal Son |
04/22/07 Bulletin |
Dr John Fowler |
| Anthem | Jesus Christ is Alive |
Doug Saunders |
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| April 15th | Are You from Missouri? |
04/15/07 Bulletin |
Rev. Marietta Smith |
| Anthem |
He Lives |
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| April 8th | He Has Risen |
04/08/07 Bulletin |
Dr John Fowler |
| introit |
Alleluai! Christ Is Risen |
Music Makers, Crisp & Morgan |
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| Offertory |
Gelobt Sei Gott |
Brass Quartet |
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| Anthem |
Easter Hymn |
Brass Quartet |
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| April 1st |
Lenten Canticles-A Passion Cantata |
04/01/07 Bulletin | written by John Leavitt |
| introit |
Hosanna To The Son Of David! |
Music Makers |
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| March 25th | The Rich Fool |
03/25/07 Bulletin |
Dr John Fowler |
| anthem |
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine |
Mike Willis -- Harp |
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| March 18th | The Lord's Prayer |
03/18/17 Bulletin | |
| anthem | Create in Me a Clean Heart, Oh God |
Dr John Fowler | |
| March 11th |
The Great Invitation |
03/11/07 Bulletin |
Rev. Karen Kurtz |
| anthem |
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life |
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| March 4th |
Forget Yourself |
03/04/07 Bulletin |
Aaron Horn |
| anthem |
Lead Me Lord |
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| February 25th | The Million Dollar Question |
02/25/07 Bulletin |
Rev. Marietta Smith |
| anthem | Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus |
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| February 19th |
Ashe Wednesday Sermon |
02/19/07 Ash Wednesday |
Andy Lambert |
| anthem |
“Ave Verum” |
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| February 11th | The Centurion's Faith |
02/11/07 Bulletin |
Dr John Fowler |
| anthem | Praise My Soul the King of Heaven |
Chancel Ringers |
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| February 4th |
The First Disciples |
02/04/07 Bulletin |
Dr John Fowler |
| anthem |
I Hear A Voice A-Prayin |
Chancil Choir, James Clark..Drum |
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| January 28th | HomeComing in Nazareth |
1/28/07 Bulletin |
Dr John Fowler |
| anthem |
It Is Well |
James Clarke |
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| January 21st |
Resisting Temptation |
1/21/07 Bulletin |
Dr John Fowler |
| anthem |
Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You |
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| January 14th |
A Miraculous Sign |
1/14/07 Bulletin |
Rev. Marietta Smith |
| anthem |
The Lily of the Valley |
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| January 7th |
A New Heart (Wesley Convenant) |
1/07/07 Bulletin |
Dr John Fowler |
| anthem |
A Convenant Prayer |
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| 2006 |
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| Service Date | Title---AudioVersion | Bulletin | Pastor/Speaker/Vocalist |
| December 31st |
Simeon's Prayer |
12/31/06 Bulletin |
Rev. John Fowler |
| solo |
Is There Room at the Manger for Me? |
Doug Saunders |
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| December 17th | The Lord is with You |
12/17/06 Bulletin |
Rev. John Fowler |
| Introit |
Bethlehem Morn |
David Manifold--soloist |
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| Anthem |
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence |
FUMC Morganton |
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| December 10th |
Chancel Choir Cantata "Love Came Down" |
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| The Redeemer Shall Come |
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| Long Time Ago |
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| Mary had a Baby |
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| Love Came Down at Christmas |
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| My Christmas Prayer |
12/10/06 Bulletin Cantata Program |
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| The Shepards Christmas |
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| Let Us Go to Bethlehem |
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| Out of the East |
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| A Star in the Night |
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| Offertory |
Sweet Little Jesus Boy |
Pete Bost--soloist |
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| December
3rd |
If
You're Missing Baby Jesus |
12/3/06
Bulletin |
Rev. Marietta Smith |
| Anthem |
Lord,
Before this Fleeting Season |
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| November 26th | Hanging of the Greens | (file is about 45 minutes long) | |
| November 26th | Thirsting for God | 11/26/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Anthem | Impromptu in G Flat, Opus 90 | Pianist Greg Knight | |
| November 19th | Sermon in Song | 11/19/06 Bulletin | |
| Children's Time | Nothing But the Blood of
Jesus All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name |
Music Makers | Jenna Doll Annareae VanOsdol |
| Offering Anthem | Blessed Assurance | James Clarke | |
| Anthem | Praise His Holy Name | Chancel Choir | |
| Benediction | I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing | ||
| November 12th | Trust in the Lord | 11/12/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Anthem | I Worship You, AlMighty God | Donna Crisp | |
| November 5th | The Cloud of Witness | 11/05/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Anthem | Oh Lux Beatissima | ||
| October 29th | Blind Bartimaeus | 10/29/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Anthem | Simple Gifts | Mike Willis - Harp | |
| October 22nd | Giving Is.....Doing the Gospel | 10/22/06 Bulletin | Dr Ernie Porter |
| Anthem | For Those Who Serve | ||
| October 15th | I Am the Light-Your Are the Light | 10/15/06 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| Anthem | Go Light Your World | ||
| October 8th | FUMC Ladies Ensemble | 10/8/06 Bulletin | FUMC Ladies Ensemble |
| October 1st | The Grace Awakening | 10/01/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Offertory | On My Knees | Susan Morgan-flute | |
| Anthem | Dona Nobis Pacem | ||
| September 24th | The Grace of Living | 9/24/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Anthem | Holy is the Lord | Chancel Choir/Cyrus Henson on French Horn | |
| September 17th | Ambassadors for Christ | 9/17/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Prelude | Arioso in "G" | Paige West-Smith & Patsy Riddle | |
| Anthem | Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing | Paige West-Smith & Patsy Riddle | |
| September 10th | The God of All Comfort | 9/10/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Anthem | Praise His Holy Name | Chancel Choir | |
| September 3rd | A Matter of the Heart | 9/03/06 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| Anthem | Change My Heart Oh God | Chancel Choir | |
| August 27th | The Greatest of These | 8/27/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Introit | Father with Your Hand | Brent Joyce (original composition) | |
| Anthem | Jesus, What a Beautiful Name | Chancel Choir & Charles Smith | |
| Benediction | The Gift of Love | David Crawford | |
| August 6th | God is Faithful | 8/06/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Introit | Blessed Assurance | FUMC First Ladies: Patsy, Donna & Reva |
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| Offertory | Songs Without Words | Joanna Boldin, Oboist | |
| Anthem | Sinfonia from Cantata 156 | Joanna Boldin, Oboist | |
| July 30th | A Higher Standard | 7/30/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| Introit | Joyfully Sing |
2nd Sopranos: Cynthia Alley, Kerri Gilliam, Cynthia Hauss, Frances Malcolm, Phoebe Tucker Altos: Jennie Deal, Myra Dickson, Tammy Haigler, Marietta Smith, Cherryl Wolfe
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| Creed | Creo en Dios (Creed in God) | ||
| Childrens Time | Jacob's Ladder | ||
| Offertory | Jordan's Angels | ||
| Special Anthem | Witness | ||
| Special Anthem | Cantata Domino | ||
| Benediction | Higher Ground | Jim Morgan, Susan Morgan, Marietta Smith, Keith Smith |
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| July 23 | A Sure Foundation | 7/23/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem | Oh Holy Spirit True | Jim Baker | |
| July 16 | A Message of the Cross | 7/16/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem | I Come to the Cross | ||
| July 9th | A Giant of a Storm | 7/9/06 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| anthem 7/9 | We'll Understand it Better By & By | FUMC Quartet | |
| July 2nd | Faith of Our Fathers | 7/2/06 Bulletin | The Young at Heart Choir |
| June 25th | The Miraculous Catch | 6/25/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem 6/25 | The Lord Goes Up | ||
| June 18th | In My Fathers House | 6/18/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem 6/18 | I Want to be Just Like You | David Manifold | |
| June 11th | Living Letters from Christ | 6/11/06 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| offertory | Fiddle and Piano Medley | Bob Kogut & Patsy Riddle | |
| anthem 6/11 | Guitar Medley | Bob Kogut---Guitar | |
| June 4th | The Gift of the Holy Spirit | 6/4/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| offertory | So Would You Come |
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Donna Crisp, Bob Kogut, Nora Ford, Brandon Miller & Charlie Smith |
| anthem 6/4 | Hallelujah, What a Savior |
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The First Ladies (Donna Crisp, Reva Pennell, Patsy Riddle) |
| May 28th | The Power of the Holy Spirit | 5/28/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem 5/28 | God So Loved the World | The Chancel Ringers | |
| May 21st Senior Sunday |
Senior Speeches | 5/21/06 Program/Bulletin | Senior Class of 2006 FUMC Praise Band |
| Praise Band, Prayers & Offertory | |||
| May 14th | Mary's Faith | 5/14/06 Bulletin (Mothers Day) | Rev. John Fowler |
| Celestial Choir | Jesus Loves Me | Celestial Choir | |
| May 7th | The Kids Hymns Project | 5/07/06 Bulletin | FUMC Music Makers |
| April 30th | I Am the Vine | 4/30/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem 4/30 | Now the Green Blade Riseth | ||
| April 23rd | On the Road to Emmaus | 4/23/06 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| April 16th (Easter) | The Empty Tomb | 4/16/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem 4/16 | Praise My Soul, The King of Heaven | ||
| April 9th | Hear Us, Holy Jesus | 4/9/06
Bulletin (scripture, song & meditation) |
Chancel Choir |
| April 2nd | We Would See Jesus | 4/2/06 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| anthem 4/2 | At the Cross | ||
| March 26th | A Servants Example | 3/26/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem 3/26 | Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow | ||
| March 19th | I Am the Resurrection & the Life | 3/19/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem 3/19 | I Come to the Cross | ||
| March 12th | I Am the Good Shepard | 3/12/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem 3/12 | There's A Cross for Me | ||
| March 5th | A Woman Transformed | 3/05/06 Bulletin | Mrs Margaret McClesky |
| anthem 3/05 | "The Cross" | ||
| February 26th | Stop, Look, Listen | 2/26/06 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| solo 2/26 | "Holy Ground" | Donna Crisp--soloist | |
| February 19th | I Am the Bread of Life | 2/19/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| anthem 2/19 | "As The Deer" | ||
| February 12th | A Miraculous Feast | 2/12/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
| solo 2/12 | The Lord's Prayer | Keith Smith | |
| February 5th | Do You Want to Get Well | 2/05/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 2/5 |
"Lord I Stretch My Hands to You" | ||
| January 29th | Living Water | 1/29/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
solo 1/29 |
"Deep River" | Donna Crisp--soloist | |
| January 22nd | For God So Loved the World | 1/22/06 Bulletin | Rev. John Fowler |
trio 1/22 |
"The Way
He Loves Me" "Canticle of Hope" |
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| January 15th | Is God Still Calling | 1/15/16 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
anthem 1/15 |
Hush, Somebodies Calling My Name | ||
| January 8th | The Lamb of God | John Wesley Covenant Service | Rev. John Fowler |
| solo 1/08 | A Covenant Prayer | Patsy Riddle--soloist |
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| January 1st | Resolutions for the New Year | 1/1/06 Bulletin | Rev. Marietta Smith |
| anthem 1/1 | Sweet Little Jesus Boy | Philip Ingle | |
| 2005 |
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| Sermon Date | Title---AudioVersion | Scripture Reference | Pastor/Speaker/Vocalist |
| December 25th | A Birthday Celebration | Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-20 | Rev. John Fowler |
| December 18th | The Birth of the Savior | Matthew 1:18-25 | Rev. John Fowler |
| December 11th | One Small Child | 12/11/05 Bulletin | Choir Cantada |
| December 4th | The Spirit of Christmas | 12/04/05 Bulletin (open to follow along) |
The Young at Heart Choir |
| November 27th | Signs of His Coming | Isaiah 64:1-9 Mark 13:24-37 |
Rev. Marietta Smith |
solo 11/27 |
We Shall Behold | Genevieve Gadsden--soloist | |
| November 20th | Remembering to Give Thanks | Luke 17:1-7 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 11/20 |
Harvest Of Praise | ||
| November 13th | On Mount Sinai | Exodus 19:9-15 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 11/13 |
Battle Hymn of the Republic | ||
| November 6th | The Faith of Moses | Exodus 14:10-28 | Rev. John Fowler |
11/6 |
O Lord, You Know My Heart | Patsy Riddle--soloist | |
| October 30th | When God Calls Your Name | Exodus 3:1-15 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 10/30 |
Creation Will be at Peace | ||
| October 23rd | I Love to Tell the Story | Chancel Ringers | |
| October 16th | Worship that Pleases God | Romans 12:1, John 4:20-24 | Rev. Marietta Smith |
anthem 10/16 |
Go Light Your World | ||
| October 9th | The Birth of Moses | Exodus 2:1-11 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 10/09 |
Lift Your Light | ||
Offertory |
Even the Fish Obey Him | Music Makers | |
| October 2nd | Joseph & His Brothers | Genesis 37:12-36 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 10/02 |
Remember | ||
| September 25th | The Stolen Blessing | Genesis 27:1-23 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 9/25 |
In This Very Room | ||
| September 18th | Sarah's Laughter | Genesis 18:1-15 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 9/18 |
Timeless Love | ||
| September 11th | When God Doesn't Make Sense | Job 1 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 9/11 |
Inscription of Hope | ||
| September 4th | A Certain Faith for Uncertain Times | Psalms 46 | Rev. Marietta Smith |
solo 9/4 |
Deep River | Donna Crisp--soloist | |
| August 28th | Noah's Walk with God | Genesis 6:1-22 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 8/28 |
Christ Beside Me | ||
| August 21st | Take Sin Seriously | Genesis 3 | Rev. John Fowler |
anthem 8/21 |
Create in Me a Clean Heart, Oh God | ||
Offertory |
The Holy City | Claude Cogdell | |
| August 14th | All Things are Possible | Romans 8:28, Psalm 23 | Mike Collins |