Preaching Schedule 2023 – October Theme: “Missions – Being the Church that Brings Hope”

October 1 (World Communion Sunday)

Scripture Readings: Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 24:28-35, NRSVUE

Sermon title: ‘Breaking Bread’ with God Brings Hope

Topic:  ‘Breaking bread’ together are opportunities to recognize God who gives us hope.

October 8 (Men’s Sunday) – Guest Preacher: Rev. Bob Santilli

Scripture Readings: Exodus 17:8-14; Matthew 26:36-41; Colossians 4:2-6, NRSVUE

Sermon title: “Prayer: Help that Makes the Difference”

Topic: Hope is doing God’s Mission on ‘bended knees’ (prayer).

October 15

Scripture Readings: Esther 4:10-17; Acts 1:12-14, NRSVUE

Sermon Title: “Hope Calls for a Huddle Before a Game”

Topic: Doing God’s Mission calls for unity in prayer and perseverance.

October 22

Scripture Readings: Genesis 41:9-16, 39-40; Matthew 5:14-16 , NRSVUE

Sermon title: “Hope Shines in the Midst of Darkness ”

Topic: Good works done for God’s glory shines hope on a hopeless situation.

October 29

Scripture Readings: Genesis 33:18-20; John 4:5-30, 39-42, NRSVUE

Sermon title: “Hope is Sharing the Good News about Jesus”

Topic: Hope in Jesus is not a well-kept secret, it’s too good not to share.