2024 Annual Theme: “Following Jesus as Faithful Disciples”
July Theme: “Following Jesus as Free and Responsible Disciples”
July 7 (Communion Sunday)
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 61:1-11; Galatians 5:1; Romans 14:5; Luke 4:16-21, NRSVUE
Sermon title: “Soul Freedom: Embracing Liberty in Christ”
Topic: Freedom in Christ is a gift and a responsibility.
July 14
Scripture Readings: Genesis 14:18-20; 1 Chronicles 24:7-18; Hebrews 4:14-16, NRSVUE
Sermon title: “Embracing our Priesthood: Equal to Serve”
Topic: Priesthood of all Believers is a Baptist Principle that affirms spiritual equality and personal responsibility of all Christians before God.
July 21 (Guest Preacher: Rev. Christine Regan)
Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23, NRSVUE
July 28 (Guest Preacher: Rev. Merrit Marsango)
August Theme: “Following Jesus in Sabbath-Keeping and Praying for Discernment”
August 4 (Communion Sunday)
Scripture Readings: Exodus 20:8-11; Mark 16:1-6; Acts 20:7, NRSVUE
Sermon title: “Why Sunday is the Christian’s Sabbath”
Topic: Christians observe Sunday as the Sabbath Day to honor Christ’s resurrection and rest in God’s grace.
August 11
Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Matthew 12:1-14, NRSVUE
Sermon title: “Sabbath as Freedom from Oppression: Restoring God’s Rhythm”
Topic: Sabbath is a divine gift and mandate that frees and restores all who keep it.
August 18
Scripture Readings: Genesis 2:2-3, Matthew 11;28-30, NRSVUE
Sermon Title: “The Practice of Sabbath and Mental Health – Finding Rest and Renewal in God”
Topic: Keeping the Sabbath can serve as a spiritual and practical remedy for mental health issues.
August 25
Scripture Readings: Proverbs 3:5-6; Acts 13:1-3; 1 Corinthians 2:10-16, NRSVUE
Sermon Title: “Praying and Seeking God’s Will Together for the Future of Our Church”
Topic: Praying for Spiritual discernment is important in seeking God’s will for the future of our church.
