Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye
Liturgy of the Palms – by Rev. Martha Dye
Liturgy of the Passion – by Rev. Martha Dye
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye (Edited Version) (An unedited version can be found in the “Church Members Only” section of this website)
Reading of Scripture – Acts 9:1-18 – by Mrs. Jackie Pate
The Third Day: Paul – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye (Edited Version) (An unedited version can be found in the “Church Members Only” section of this website)
Reading of Scripture – Luke 24:13-32 – by Mr. Jim Dye
The Third Day: Emmaus – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[Luke 24:13-32 NIV] 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye (Edited Version) (An unedited version can be found in the “Church Members Only” section of this website)
Reading of Scripture – John 20:19-31 – by Mrs. Beth DeStasio
The Third Day: Thomas – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye
Reading of Scripture – John 21:3-19 – by Mrs. Diane Nicholson
The Third Day: Simon Peter – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[John 21:3-19 NIV] 3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. 5 He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. 6 He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water.
We apologize… due to technical issues, we do not have the “Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye” this week.
Reading of Scripture – John 20:1-18 – by Mrs. Sandy Chambers
The Third Day: Mary Magdalene – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[John 20:1-18 NKJV] 1 Now on the first [day] of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw [that] the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.” 3 Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple, and were going to the tomb. 4 So they both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first.
Reading of Scripture – Joel 2:1-2 / 12-17 – by Rev. Darryl Hessel
Epistle Reading – 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 / 6:1-10 – by Mr. Jim Dye
Reading of the Gospel – Matthew 6:1-4 / 6:16-18 – by Mrs. Bev Bynum
Pastor’s Meditation – by Rev. Martha Dye
Invitation for the imposition of Ashes – by Rev. Martha Dye
[Joel 2:1-2 NIV] 1 Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand– 2 a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like dawn spreading across the mountains a large and mighty army comes, such as never was in ancient times nor ever will be in ages to come.
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye
Reading of Scripture – Mark 9:2-9 – by Mr. Jim Dye
Mountain Trips – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[Mark 9:2-9 NIV] 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters–one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye
Reading of Scripture – Isaiah 40:21-31 – by Mrs. Bev Bynum
Remember Who You Are! – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[Isaiah 40:21-31 ESV] 21 Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to dwell in; 23 who brings princes to nothing, and makes the rulers of the earth as emptiness. 24 Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows on them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. 25 To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him? says the Holy One.
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye
Reading of Scripture – Mark 1:21-28 – by Mr. Kurt Nicholson
Be a Blessing – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[Mark 1:21-28 NASB20] 21 They went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath [Jesus] entered the synagogue and [began] to teach. 22 And they were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as [one] having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, 24 saying, “What business do You have with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are: the Holy One of God!” 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!”
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye
Reading of Scripture – Mark 1:14-20 – by Rev. Darryl Hessel
Gone Fishin’ – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[Mark 1:14-20 NIV] 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him. 19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
“Permissions.” Blue Letter Bible. Web. 13 March, 2023.
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye
Reading of Scripture – 1 Samuel 3:1-20 – by Mrs. Beth DeSasio
It’s Just Me, T Cake! – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye
Reading of Scripture – Matthew 2:1-12 – by Mrs. Martha Baldwin
The Hidden Christ – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[Matthew 2:1-12 CEB] 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. 2 They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.” 3 When King Herod heard this, he was troubled, and everyone in Jerusalem was troubled with him. 4 He gathered all the chief priests and the legal experts and asked them where the Christ was to be born.
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye (Edited Version) (An unedited version can be found in the “Church Members Only” section of this website)
Reading of Scripture – Luke 2:22-40 – by Rev. Darryl Hessel
Simeon and Anna – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[Luke 2:22-40 NIV] 22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
Reading of Scripture – Luke 2:1-20 – by Diane Nicholson
Christmas Eve Meditation – by Rev. Martha Dye
[Luke 2:1-20 KJV] 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
A Poem from Howard Thurman – Read by Jim Dye
Reading of Scripture – Luke 1:26-38 – by Beth DeStasio
An Angel in the Living Room – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[Luke 1:26-38 CSB] 26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be. 30 Then the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 “Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33 “He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.” 34 Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not had sexual relations with a man? ” 35 The angel replied to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 “And consider your relative Elizabeth — even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37 “For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 “See, I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it happen to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.
“Permissions.” Blue Letter Bible. Web. 13 March, 2023.
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye
Reading of Scripture – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 – by Diane Nicholson
What To Do While Waiting – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[1Thessalonians 5:16-24 NIV] 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil. 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
“Permissions.” Blue Letter Bible. Web. 13 March, 2023.
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye (Edited Version) (An unedited version can be found in the “Church Members Only” section of this website)
Reading of Scripture – Mark 1:1-8 – by Jim Dye
May I Have Your Attention – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[Mark 1:1-8 NLT] 1 This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. It began 2 just as the prophet Isaiah had written: “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way. 3 He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming! Clear the road for him!'” 4 This messenger was John the Baptist. He was in the wilderness and preached that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven. 5 All of Judea, including all the people of Jerusalem, went out to see and hear John. And when they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River. 6 His clothes were woven from coarse camel hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. For food he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 John announced: “Someone is coming soon who is greater than I am–so much greater that I’m not even worthy to stoop down like a slave and untie the straps of his sandals. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!”
“Permissions.” Blue Letter Bible. Web. 13 March, 2023.
Pastoral Prayer – by Rev. Martha Dye (Edited Version) (An unedited version can be found in the “Church Members Only” section of this website)
Reading of Scripture – Psalm 100 – by Beth DeStasio
For the Lord Is Good – Sermon by Rev. Martha Dye
[ Psalm 100 CEB ] 1 Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with celebration! Come before him with shouts of joy! 3 Know that the Lord is God— he made us; we belong to him. We are his people, the sheep of his own pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanks; enter his courtyards with praise! Thank him! Bless his name! 5 Because the Lord is good, his loyal love lasts forever; his faithfulness lasts generation after generation.