Batavia Campus
February 5—Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
One Ton Food Drive
First Communion, 9:00
Message: Attitude Adjustment
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48
February 12—Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Youth Sunday
Boy Scout awards
February 19—Last Sunday after Epiphany
Pastor Gary Pierce will bring the message.
February 22—Ash Wednesday
6:30 a.m. Worship, Imposition of ashes
7:00 p.m. Worship, Imposition of ashes
Batavia campus
February 26—First Sunday in Lent
New Members Join
Lenten Series begins - One Step At A Time
Message: Making It Right
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Luke 6:31
On Sunday, January 8, we will begin a three-part, new year series titled “God Engagement.” In this message series we will journey with Jesus as he begins his ministry, following his baptism by John and the calling of the disciples.
January 1—First Sunday after Christmas
10:00 Worship only
Message: Holding God’s Baby
January 8—First Sunday after Epiphany-Baptism of Our Lord
Message: God Engagement: Stop, Look, Listen
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Minute for Mission: Lay Leader
January 15—Second Sunday after Epiphany
Message: God of Engagement: What Are You Looking For?
Scripture: John 1:29-42
January 22—Third Sunday after Epiphany
Message: God Engagement: No One Stands Alone
Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23
January 29—Fourth Sunday
after Epiphany
Message: God Engagement: Mixed Blessings
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Our Advent Series at the Batavia Campus will explore the gifts of Christmas as we prepare the way for the coming of the Christ Child into our hearts and lives.
December 4: 2nd Sunday of Advent
Message: Gifts of Christmas:
Beyond our Expectation
Scripture: Luke 1:5-24
December 11: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Children’s Christmas Pageant at
9:00 & 10:30
Message: Gifts of Christmas:
Our Yes to God
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
December 18: 4th Sunday of Advent
Chancel Choir Cantata
Cookie Walk
Message: Gifts of Christmas:
Promises and Praise
Scripture: Luke 1:46-56
4:00 Community Cantata
December 25: Christmas Day
One service at 10:00
No Sunday school
Blessing of the Gifts
Message: Following a Mystery
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Bring a favorite gift to be blessed!
November 27: 1st Sunday of Advent
Message: Gifts of Christmas: Faith
Scripture: Luke 1:1-4
October 2
World Communion
Message: Caring for Our Neighbor
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46
October 9
Rev. Diana Facemyer, Aurora District Superintendent, Guest Preacher
October 16 CROP Walk
Pastor Pierce will bring the message
October 23
New Member Sunday
Message: Bucket Lists: Visions, Hopes and Inspirations
Scripture: Joel 2:28, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:1
October 30
Extravagant Generosity
Message: Expression of your Heart
Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 8:24
Children: Bring your candy tithe next week!
“Bible Characters”
As we begin our fall schedule we continue to look at unique characters in scripture and how their lives and witness can lead us towards a deeper relationship with God.
September 4: Holy Communion
Message: Ezekiel and the gift of
Repentance
Ezekiel 33:7-11
September 11: Rally Day
Message: Abraham and Sarah, Learning To Dream Big
Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-16
September 18: Bible Sunday & Teacher Dedication
Message: Isaiah, Called to Care for the poor and broken
Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8
September 25: Wheaton College Gospel Choir
Message: Moses, Master of
Delegation
Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
August 3: Jazz Vespers, 7:00 p.m.
August 7: Pastor Gary Pierce
Message: If These Stones Could Talk
Scripture: Joshua 4
August 14
Message: Zechariah “Living in Hope”
Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12
August 21:
Message: Solomon “Wisdom Interference”
Scripture: I Kings 3:5-12
July 3: Youth Mission Trip Witness
Message: Moses “Resistant Leader”
Scripture: Numbers 11:1-6, 10-16, 24-29
July 10: Lay Leader Rodney Sisco will bring the message
July 17:
Message: Jeremiah “Confrontation with the Truth”
Scripture: Jeremiah 28:5-9
July 20: Jazz Vespers, 7:00 p.m.
Message: Psalms of Joy
July 24: Huntley Brown will bring the message and music
July 27: Jazz Vespers, 7:00 p.m.
July 31: Pastor Gary Pierce
Message: Living in Floodtide Scripture: Joshua 3
June 5:
New Member Sunday
High School graduation Recognition
Message: “Hearing the Voice”
Scripture: John 10:1-11
June 12:
Pentecost
Mission Trip Commissioning
Message: “Living Stones”
Scripture: I Peter 2:1-10
June 19:
Father’s Day
Message: “Hunger for the Divine”
Scripture: Acts 17:16-17, 22-34
June 26:
20 Something Mission trip witness
Pastor Gary will bring the message while Pastor Stoner joins the Youth
Mission Trip
April 3– Fourth Sunday in Lent
24 Hours that Changed the World
Message: Sentenced
Part 4 of 6
April 10—Fifth Sunday in Lent
24 Hours that Changed the World
Message: Torture and Humiliation
Part 5 of 6
April 17—Palm/Passion Sunday
Chancel Choir Cantata “In His Own Words” with Batavia H.S. Chamber strings
April 21—Maundy Thursday
7:00 Worship, Living Sculpture
April 22—Good Friday
7:00 Worship service of Darkness,
Living Sculpture
Message: Crucified, 24 hours that changed the world, part 6 of 6
April 24— Easter Sunday
Message: Easter Victory
March 6– First Communion
Message: Remembering Our Call -
175 years and beyond
March 13—First Sunday in Lent
24 Hours that Changed the World
Message: The Last Supper
March 20—Second Sunday in Lent
New Member Sunday
24 Hours that Changed the World
Message: The Garden
March 27—Third Sunday in Lent
24 Hours that Changed the World
Message: The Courtroom and the Courtyard
"Road Trip"
Three Part Series on the Book of James
In this series we will go on a three week "Road Trip" exploring the book of James. On the road we will learn what it means to live as a Christian believer.
January 30—Road Trip Message: “When the Rubber Hits the Road” trials and temptations of the journey Scripture: James 1:2-3 February 6—Road Trip Special musical guest, world renown pianist Huntley Brown Message: “Slip of the Tongue” Scripture: James 1:19-20, 26 3:8-10 February 13—Youth Sunday February 20—Road Trip Message: “Dead End” Scripture: James 2:14-18 February 27—Shakin’ & Bendin’ Spiritual Exercise for Saints of all ages
New Year Sermon Series: LOST?
Whether your life seems just a little off or you are not at all where you thought you would be, come and learn how you can reclaim the path that you are meant to be on. This sermon series is especially helpful for anyone searching for a church home or desiring to deepen their faith.
January 2—The Morning After
Living a life of God where there is no regret
January 9—I Am the Way
A Fail-safe GPS
John 14:6
January 16—I Am the Truth
Truth or Dare
John 14:6
January 23—I Am the Life
Get A Life
John 14:6
January 30—Living as
Christians: Lessons from James
Part 1 of 3 “Walk the Walk”
James 2:14-18
Advent celebrates God’s new crea-tion. God’s new creation is arriving upon a sleepy, surprised world in human flesh: Jesus Christ. This new creation is pointing the way to peace, justice and restoration.
December 5: 2nd Sunday of Advent
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Message: Justice
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10,Matthew 3:1-12
December 12: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Cookie Walk
Message: Restoration
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-11
December 19: 4th Sunday of Advent
Message: Incarnation
Chancel Choir Cantata
December 26:1st Sunday of Christmas
Blessing of the Gifts
Message: Presence!
Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9
Family worship—bring your favorite gift to be blessed
November 7: Communion
ENOUGH: Discovering Joy through simplicity and Generosity
New Member Sunday
Message: My Only Response
Scripture: I Timothy 6:18-19
November 21: Pastor Pierce will bring the message today
7:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service at Calvary Episcopal
November 28: First Sunday of Advent
Pastor Pierce will bring the message today.
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February 5—Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
One Ton Food Drive-Second Harvest (note change of date)
Message: ID Theft
Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-18
February 12—Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Message: The Romance of Risk—Love
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 John 4:7-8 Pictures of Love to be shown
February 19—Last Sunday after Epiphany
Message: The Romance of Risk—Dobby, a sock and a tale of Redemption
Scripture: Isaiah 61:10, 1 Peter 1:18-19
February 22—Ash Wednesday
6:30 a.m. Worship, Imposition of ashes
7:00 p.m. Worship, Imposition of ashes
Batavia campus
February 26—First Sunday in Lent
New Members Join
Message: It’s the End of the World As We Know It
Scripture: Revelation 1
January 1— First Sunday after Christmas
10:00 Worship only
Message: Journey of the Magi
January 8—First Sunday after Epiphany
Message: Baptism of Jesus
January 15—Second Sunday after Epiphany
Message: It’s the End of the World as We Know It!
Understanding Revelation
January 22—Third Sunday after Epiphany
Message: It’s the End of the World as We Know It!
A mainline Protestant’s Take on End Times
January 29—Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Message: It’s the End of the World as We Know It!
I Feel Fine! Having Trust—so that we aren’t obsessed with end times.
December 4: 2nd Sunday of Advent
Message: Joseph’s Journey
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
December 11: 3rd Sunday of
Advent
Children’s Christmas Pageant - 9:00
Boy Scout Pack 3533 Visit
Message: The Journey of the
Shepherds
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
December 18: 4th Sunday of
Advent
Message: The Journey of Jesus
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2b-7
December 25:
Christmas Day
Blessing of the Gifts
Message: Just a Newborn
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Bring a favorite gift to be blessed!
November 27: 1st Sunday of
Advent
Message: Mary’s Journey
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 48-56
October 2
Message: Stuck-When the
Mountain is Really a Plateau
Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12, 11:1-2, 8-19
October 9
Second Harvest, Food Pantry
Message: Symbolic Faith
October 16
Message: A REAL Social Network
Scripture: Acts 2:44-47
October 23
Extravagant Generosity
Message: Ministry Flows from the Heart
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19
October 30
Extravagant Generosity
Message: The Art of Love-Relationships are Matters of the Heart
Scripture: John 13:34-35
Children: Bring your candy tithe next week!
September 4: Memory Sunday
Message: 12 Stones
Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7
September 11: Boy Scout Visit
Message: Bad to Good, Paul’s
Conversion
Scripture: Acts 9:1-20
September 18:
Message: Good to Great, Paul’s
Ministry
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
September 25: Tailgate Party
Sunday School Recognition
Message: Stuck-If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat!
Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21
Come and join us as we celebrate Fall together in our 4th annual
Tailgate Party at Flowing Grace. There will be free food, kid’s games, music by 40 Days and other special family-friendly fun.
Pastor Jeffry will be preaching by the lakeside and we will see what HE can do with some loaves and fish!
All are welcome. Lunch and
festivities will immediately follow the 10:00 worship service
and go until 1:30.
Pastor Bross will bring messages about some of the great stories of the Old Testament.
July 10: Pastor Gary Pierce
Message: Living in Floodtide
Scripture: Joshua 3
July 17: Pastor Gary Pierce
Message: If These Stones Could Talk
Scripture: Joshua 4
June 5:
High School graduation Recognition
Message: “Jesus Prayed for You”
Scripture: John 17:6-19
June 12:
Teacher Recognition
Mission Trip Commissioning
Pastor Gary Pierce will bring the message as Pastor Bross joins the 20+ Something Mission Trip
June 19:
Father’s Day
20 Something Mission trip witness
Message: “Go”
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
June 26:
Message: “Holy Welcome”
Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42
April 3– Fourth Sunday in Lent
Message: Special report: Investigating Jesus
Scripture: John 9:1-41
April 10—Fifth Sunday in Lent
Message: Back Seat Conversation
Scripture: James 1:19, 26, 3:8-10
April 17—Palm/Passion Sunday
Message: Raise and Praise
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
April 24— Easter Sunday
Message: The most important day of the year, no wonder we wear bonnets
March 6– Last Sunday of Epiphany
Message: Mums the Word
Scripture: Matthew: 17:1-9
March 13—First Sunday in Lent
Message: Living in the Shadows—of temptation or the Cross
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
March 20—Second Sunday in Lent
Message: The Root of All GOOD
Scripture: John 3:1-17
March 27— Third Sunday in Lent
Message: Geeks, Nerds and Dweebs—God’s Obsession with the Outcast
Scripture: John 4:5-42
February 6
Message: The Great Commission
Scripture: Matthew: 28:19-20
February 13
Message: The Great Requirement
Scripture: Micah 6:8
February 20—Youth Sunday
February 27 Pastor Stoner will bring the message
New Year Sermon Series: LOST?
Whether your life seems just a little off or you are not at all where you thought you would be, come and learn how you can reclaim the path that you are meant to be on. This sermon series is especially helpful for anyone searching for a church home or desiring to deepen their faith.
January 2—The Morning After
Living a life of God where there is no regret
January 9—I Am the Way
A Fail-safe GPS
John 14:6
January 16—I Am the Truth
Truth or Dare
John 14:6
January 23—I Am the Life
Get A Life
John 14:6
December 5: 2nd Sunday of Advent Message: Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12
December 12: 3rd Sunday of Ad-vent
Children’s Christmas Pageant
December 19: 4th Sunday of Advent
Special Music by Aurora Christian Choir
Message: He Named Him Jesus—Our Role at Christmas
Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25
December 26:1st Sunday of Christmas
Blessing of the Gifts
Bring your favorite gift to be blessed
Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9
November 7: Message: Defined by Generosity Transcript ENOUGH: Discovering Joy through simplicity and Generosity November 14: Consecration Sunday
New Member Sunday
Message: Let’s Make a Deal
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28 November 21: Final worship service at Herget Middle school
Message: Come to the Feast 7:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service at Calvary Episcopal November 28: First Sunday of Advent
Worship service at Aurora Christian school (2255 Sullivan Rd)
Message: Boy Scout Christianity Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5
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