“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: The Feast” Matthew 22: 1 – 10 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN October 7, 2018 It has been a weekend of weddings. On Friday night, I had the honor of officiating at the wedding of member Deb Stanley to her groom Bill Bloom. The wedding took place at Cal…
The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: Grateful Philippians 4: 4 – 8 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN September 30, 2018 I invite you to take out your wallets this morning. Exchange your wallet with the person sitting next to you. The offering plates will be coming around and I would like for you to give…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: Sanctuary” Exodus 25: 8-9 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN September 23, 2018 We are in the middle of a sermon series entitled “The Why’s and Wonders of Worship”, addressing specifically why we do what we do in worship. And this morning, I would like to look at where we…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: Why I Preach” John 14:6 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN September 9, 2018 Today is Fearless Sunday. Fearless Sunday is a new annual tradition being proposed by progressive Christian circles. Since the second Sunday of September generally begins the new church school year, it is a fitting day for…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6: 9 – 13 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN September 2, 2018 Our Father who art in heaven. Or Our Mother Yes, Our Father, Our Mother who art in …wait! Did I hear a voice? You did. Oh my… God? You sound surprised. I didn’t…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: The Power of Prayer” Job 30:20 and 1 John 4: 7-8 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN August 26, 2018 It does not have the prominence in the worship service as the sermon nor does it have the popularity in the service as the music. But I would argue that…
The Whys and Wonders of Worship: On singing (and music) – Get Loud! Psalm 100 August 19, 2018 Bill Maury-Holmes (Sing Psalm 100 variant version) You could do this psalm so many different ways musically. Scat jazz, emo/screamo, gentle folk like Nick Drake or Dana Falconberry, or soaring, celebratory rock. U2 has done that with…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: We Interrupt This Service…” Matthew 18:20 and John 1:14 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN August 12, 2018 As many of you know, I grew up in this church. I loved being a part of this congregation. I, especially, loved worship services. No, I didn’t always understand the sermon or…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: Inspired Word of God?” 2 Timothy 3:16 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN August 5, 2018 “A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man. She must be silent. For Adam was formed first, then…