Child Care
Child Care for children ages 1-4 years is offered during worship by adults who are especially trained for that purpose.
Children's Room
Infants are always welcome during worship. When needed there is a sound proof Children's Room at the back of the sanctuary. The worship service can be viewed through the large window, and can be heard through speakers located in the room.
Child Care
Child Care for children ages 1-4 years is offered during worship by adults who are especially trained for that purpose.
Children's Room
Infants are always welcome during worship. When needed there is a sound proof Children's Room at the back of the sanctuary. The worship service can be viewed through the large window, and can be heard through speakers located in the room.
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
We gather together in the presence of God to pray with and for one another; read, hear and meditate upon scripture; share joys and concerns; hear the Word preached; and offer praise to God through music. When requested the sacrament of Baptism is offered. On the first Sunday of each month the children join their family in the sanctuary to share in the sacrament of Holy Communion. On the second and fourth Sunday of each month a Children's Message is given. Before worship you will hear the joyful noise of people greeting one another. During worship you may hear clapping or even laughter. Worship continues downstairs in Carlson Hall as we gather for refreshment and fellowship. Our worship together as the Body of Christ is a reminder that truly God is good - All the time!
Sunday Morning Worship Service
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
We gather together in the presence of God to pray with and for one another; read, hear and meditate upon scripture; share joys and concerns; hear the Word preached; and offer praise to God through music. When requested the sacrament of Baptism is offered. On the first Sunday of each month the children join their family in the sanctuary to share in the sacrament of Holy Communion. On the second and fourth Sunday of each month a Children's Message is given. Before worship you will hear the joyful noise of people greeting one another. During worship you may hear clapping or even laughter. Worship continues downstairs in Carlson Hall as we gather for refreshment and fellowship. Our worship together as the Body of Christ is a reminder that truly God is good - All the time!
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Sunday Morning Reflections
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February 19, 2012
Good Morning,
Happy birthday Isaac
FYI: This Wednesday there will be Bible study but vespers will be held at the Orrington United Methodist Church. Bible study will go from 5:30 until 6:10 then those that would like can travel with us to Orrington United Methodist Church. After the service I and possible others will be heading back for choir practice. Busy evening but well worth it!
Also we have a few more tickets available for the Italian dinner night coming up March 3rd at 6PM Reservations only please call the office.
As I drove in this morning I expected it to be cloudy. While I knew that the original storm predicted was going to miss us the last I knew was it would be cloudy. Instead I found the sky to be crystal clear and sparkling with beauty. Sometimes I believe that is how God is in my relationship. In my human understanding I expect God to do "ABC" and instead God provides God's way. I need to remember to keep my expectations of God grounded in scripture and not in my own wants
There is a passage found in Romans 13 verse 14 that says; clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.
What does this mean to us in everyday life? I believe before we can understand this in our life we must remember and give thanks that Jesus lived our life. He did our work, he earned a living like us, served the public and showed us that every small task is worth the effort and showed us, despite being the King of Kings that even the smallest tasks are not beneath God and can be done for you. We must understand that Jesus lived in an ordinary home, knew the problems of family, the good and the bad, and living together, and showed us that any home, however quaint and small, however humble, can be a place where in the ordinary travels of life we can make all life an active worship to God.
This passage reminds me that when I ask to be clothe with Christ I am asking our Lord Jesus Christ to come to me this day. To cleanse my heart so I may be pure in heart so I may see God the Father. I am asking Christ to come into my mind and enlighten me and illumine me so that I too may know the truth, the way and the life. I am asking Jesus to touch my lips that I may speak no word which would hurt another, especially in the name of God, or grieve you. I ask that Jesus touch my eyes that they may not linger on things forbidden by the Father. To touch my hands and feet to do the service of the One who sent the Son.
I am asking Jesus to comfort me when I am sad; to lift me up when I am tired; to bring hope when I feel lonely; to strengthen me when I may feel tempted in life; to guide me and lead me; to make my joys triple and my days happier in spirit because I call on the name of the Lord. I am asking Jesus into my life, to clothe me with his love so that whenever the Father calls me, he will find me ready to go out and do his will as Jesus did when he lived. This passage in Romans is not a passage to just read but a passage to live everyday as Jesus lived in the everyday of life for all of us. It is what God tells us in scripture to expect from Him.
Join me in asking Jesus to clothe us, but do it realizing what it is saying and asking of Jesus. It is not always an easy path. Be blessed to day and I hope to see many of you here this morning as we celebrate with a baptism and membership.
Let us pray; Almighty and Holy Father. Forgive me Lord when I expect you to do my will, when I pray daily thou will be done. Lord I thank you for the blessing of this past week. Despite the pain many were in we were able to gather with you and find comfort and peace, healing and grace. Lord thank you for the fellowship we have here at EOCC and may we all continue to nurture this relationship, to lift each other up and hold fast to our belief and love in you. Lord as the days pass may we grow closer to you and each other, forgiving each other and allowing forgiveness to be part of our lives. Forgive me of my sins today, as I learn to forgive those that have harmed me. Grant me today Lord, the peace of your kingdom here on earth. Comfort me today and deliver me from my enemies, many that come from within my own soul. Protect my family from harm as well as my friends. Lead me to a better understanding of other people's plight in life so I may help them where they are at. Lord I thank you for life and I submit my humanness before you, my weaknesses and my strengths to mold them in becoming a better person. In the name of Jesus I ask this!! Amen
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Carl
February 19, 2012
Good Morning,
Happy birthday Isaac
FYI: This Wednesday there will be Bible study but vespers will be held at the Orrington United Methodist Church. Bible study will go from 5:30 until 6:10 then those that would like can travel with us to Orrington United Methodist Church. After the service I and possible others will be heading back for choir practice. Busy evening but well worth it!
Also we have a few more tickets available for the Italian dinner night coming up March 3rd at 6PM Reservations only please call the office.
As I drove in this morning I expected it to be cloudy. While I knew that the original storm predicted was going to miss us the last I knew was it would be cloudy. Instead I found the sky to be crystal clear and sparkling with beauty. Sometimes I believe that is how God is in my relationship. In my human understanding I expect God to do "ABC" and instead God provides God's way. I need to remember to keep my expectations of God grounded in scripture and not in my own wants
There is a passage found in Romans 13 verse 14 that says; clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.
What does this mean to us in everyday life? I believe before we can understand this in our life we must remember and give thanks that Jesus lived our life. He did our work, he earned a living like us, served the public and showed us that every small task is worth the effort and showed us, despite being the King of Kings that even the smallest tasks are not beneath God and can be done for you. We must understand that Jesus lived in an ordinary home, knew the problems of family, the good and the bad, and living together, and showed us that any home, however quaint and small, however humble, can be a place where in the ordinary travels of life we can make all life an active worship to God.
This passage reminds me that when I ask to be clothe with Christ I am asking our Lord Jesus Christ to come to me this day. To cleanse my heart so I may be pure in heart so I may see God the Father. I am asking Christ to come into my mind and enlighten me and illumine me so that I too may know the truth, the way and the life. I am asking Jesus to touch my lips that I may speak no word which would hurt another, especially in the name of God, or grieve you. I ask that Jesus touch my eyes that they may not linger on things forbidden by the Father. To touch my hands and feet to do the service of the One who sent the Son.
I am asking Jesus to comfort me when I am sad; to lift me up when I am tired; to bring hope when I feel lonely; to strengthen me when I may feel tempted in life; to guide me and lead me; to make my joys triple and my days happier in spirit because I call on the name of the Lord. I am asking Jesus into my life, to clothe me with his love so that whenever the Father calls me, he will find me ready to go out and do his will as Jesus did when he lived. This passage in Romans is not a passage to just read but a passage to live everyday as Jesus lived in the everyday of life for all of us. It is what God tells us in scripture to expect from Him.
Join me in asking Jesus to clothe us, but do it realizing what it is saying and asking of Jesus. It is not always an easy path. Be blessed to day and I hope to see many of you here this morning as we celebrate with a baptism and membership.
Let us pray; Almighty and Holy Father. Forgive me Lord when I expect you to do my will, when I pray daily thou will be done. Lord I thank you for the blessing of this past week. Despite the pain many were in we were able to gather with you and find comfort and peace, healing and grace. Lord thank you for the fellowship we have here at EOCC and may we all continue to nurture this relationship, to lift each other up and hold fast to our belief and love in you. Lord as the days pass may we grow closer to you and each other, forgiving each other and allowing forgiveness to be part of our lives. Forgive me of my sins today, as I learn to forgive those that have harmed me. Grant me today Lord, the peace of your kingdom here on earth. Comfort me today and deliver me from my enemies, many that come from within my own soul. Protect my family from harm as well as my friends. Lead me to a better understanding of other people's plight in life so I may help them where they are at. Lord I thank you for life and I submit my humanness before you, my weaknesses and my strengths to mold them in becoming a better person. In the name of Jesus I ask this!! Amen
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Carl
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