{"id":29,"date":"2012-10-10T23:10:14","date_gmt":"2012-10-11T04:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mempresok.wordpress.com\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2023-04-19T00:42:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T00:42:38","slug":"worship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.memorialpres.org\/WWW\/worship\/","title":{"rendered":"Worship"},"content":{"rendered":"

We worship every Sunday at 11:00 AM, as well as on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve. The times for those services are announced ahead of time, normally 7:00 PM. \u00a0We invite you to join us as you are able. The Lord’s Supper is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. All who trust in God are welcome at the Lord’s Table.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may view our service bulletins here<\/a>\u00a0and listen to the message and\/or service where available.<\/p>\n

Why Worship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Worship is our joyful response to God\u2019s presence in our lives and in the world.<\/li>\n
  • Anytime, anywhere, with anyone is an occasion to praise and thank God.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u201cMake a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.<\/em>\u201d Psalm 100:1<\/p>\n

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    Worship in the Memorial Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    • Is shaped creatively as liturgy, the work of the people, which is offered to God, our audience.<\/li>\n
    • Includes a blend of contemporary and traditional music, readings from the Bible, prayers, offerings, and testimonies to the work of God in our world.<\/li>\n
    • Involves ALL who gather, men and women, young and old \u2013 singing, praying, reading Scripture, and testifying.<\/li>\n
    • Follows an annual rhythm that helps us to learn about Jesus Christ and our ministry as Jesus\u2019 followers.<\/li>\n
    • Includes Communion (the Lord\u2019s Supper) on the 1st<\/sup> Sunday of each month; communion is open to all who trust in God.<\/li>\n
    • Sends us out into the world to serve the needs of others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u201cI was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.<\/em>\u201d Psalm 122:1<\/p>\n

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      Our Annual Rhythm – Seasons of the Church Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

      Advent<\/strong>\u00a0is preparation for the birth and second coming of Christ, from the fourth\u00a0<\/sup>Sunday before Christmas until Christmas Eve.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Christmas<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0celebrates the Incarnation, God with us. It begins Christmas Day and lasts twelve days.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The day of Epiphany<\/strong>\u00a0(January 6)\u00a0focuses on Jesus, God with us, as light of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Ordinary Time<\/strong>\u00a0between Epiphany and Lent is often centered on Christ\u2019s mission to the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Lent<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is a season of emphasis on caring for the church community, begins with Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days (not counting Sundays).<\/span><\/p>\n

      Holy Week<\/strong>\u00a0remembers the passion of Jesus Christ, and includes Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Easter\u00a0<\/strong>celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, begins Easter Sunday and lasts 50 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Pentecost\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 the church receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit for living as Jesus\u2019 followers.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Ordinary Time<\/strong>\u00a0between Pentecost and Advent emphasizes our lives as Jesus\u2019 followers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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