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.
