Rev. Beth reflects on Psalm 139, and how it means different things to different people—depending on how you feel about God watching over you.
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Dunked or Sprinkled and We’re Not Talking Doughnuts
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
Rev. Beth discusses Baptism as a symbol of being loved in this community.
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The One Thing in the New Year
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
Guest preacher Vince Mok discusses focusing on the present as the new year begins instead of dwelling on mistakes of the past, using the apostle Paul’s life as an example.
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The Inn Keeper’s Wife
Saturday, December 24th, 2011
Christmas Eve
In Bathrobe, Hair Wrap, and Wielding a Broom, Rev. Beth meditates on the nativity from the point of view of the Inn Keeper’s wife. Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7 & Luke 2:8-20
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Let It Be With Us
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
Guest preachers Mark Smith and Suzanne Johnson discuss the way that God has called them in their lives, in the context of Mary’s response to Gabriel’s message in Luke 1:26-38.
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What Are We Waiting For?
Sunday, November 27th, 2011
On the First Sunday of Advent Rev. Beth considers what it means to Waiting for the Messiah.
Scripture: Isaiah 64: 1-9
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Matter of Life and Death
Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Guest preacher Duke Robinson (pastor of MPC from 1968-1996) discusses our relationship with death, highlighting sections from his upcoming book “Create Your Best Life — Kill the Grim Reaper”.
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A Time for Justice and Healing
Sunday, November 13th, 2011
In this participatory, call-and-response style sermon, the MPC community explores themes of helplessness and loneliness, as well as the purpose and strength we draw from each other and from God.
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Race to the Starting Line
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Guest preacher Talitha Phillips discusses the parable of the vineyard workers, focusing on the lessons it teaches about generosity, fairness, and “the last shall be first”.
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The View from Mt. Nebo
Sunday, October 30th, 2011
Guest preacher Rev. Dr. Carol Miles reflects on Deuteronomy 34 and the difficult but inspiring lessons it teaches us about the nature of ministry.
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