Author: Ginger Hertenstein Conley
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January 22, 2012 – Defeating Satan and Other Demons
In 2011, The Barna Group released findings that only 43% of Americans believe in a devil. Yet famous Christians believe Satan exists. Pope John Paul said, “He who does not believe in the devil does not believe in the Gospel.” And, C. S. Lewis wrote an entire book on how Satan tempts the human race.…
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January 15, 2012 – Heaven’s Blessings: The Holy Spirit
Have you ever committed to something wholeheartedly? Has something captured your focus? Athletes aspire to win and train themselves accordingly. Actors hone their trade. Business owners devote themselves to making a profit. Those are all worthy goals. Have you ever thought about being accomplished spiritually? Have you had a desire to know God and…
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January 8, 2012 – Where the Good News Begins
As we begin the New Year, we begin a new study, the Gospel of Mark. Mark makes a political statement: Jesus is both the savior and the Son of God. Rulers at that time considered themselves to be exactly that – saviors and sons of god. But Mark wanted us to know that there was…
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December 18, 2011 – A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
This Sunday promises to be a special time for children as they enact the story of Jesus’ birth. First St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, visits. He shares how loving Jesus changed his life. Before, his wealth created only emptiness. Then he decided to follow the way of Jesus and give his all to others. He’s…
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December 11, 2011 – CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT, 4:00 pm
FPCD Choir, directed by Andrew Dittman, tells God’s story as God sends us Jesus, planned from the beginning of time. “. . . and the Word Became Flesh” tells the story in song and story of God’s gift to us. Hear how God gave wonderful signs to one person and another to point us to …
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CHRISTMAS EVENTS
December 10—Choir performs at Ben Franklin Apothecary, 1:00 pm December 11—Third Sunday of Advent Worship Service, 10:30 am December 11—Christmas Choir Concert, 4:00 pm December 18—“A Simple Christmas Pageant,” 10:30 am December 24—Candlelight Service w/ communion, 7:00 pm December 25—Celebrating Christmas Worship Service, 11:00 am
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December 4, 2011 – ADVENT TWO, GOD’S GOOD MESSAGE
What do you think it takes to think about God? Do you see signs of God, like answers to prayers? Do you hear a quiet voice that points you to positive things? Do you watch the lives of others around you, particularly those who say they believe in God? What helps you think about spiritual…
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November 27, 2011 – In the Beginning Was Jesus
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope your celebration of thanksgiving is filled with thanks for much of what we have depends upon the view we take of our circumstances. Do you approach your days thinking Jesus walks with me – and that makes all the difference? This Sunday begins advent; the time for thinking about what God…
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November 13, 2011 – The Identity of a Nation
Do you know where you came from? I mean, do you identify yourself with a certain nationality? This week’s Bible story speaks about the formation of nations. People live in community. We are connected to not only our families, but also to our community. What is the story of your community? God intends for nations…
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November 6, 2011 – God’s Love, Sealed by a Rainbow with Special Music by Jessica and Steve Bayless
Dorothy sings “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” She was looking for a place which would be free from trouble. She knew it wasn’t where she lived, where “old Miss Gulch” was upset with her dog, Toto, and desired to take him away. Dorothy said, “It’s not someplace you get to by boat or train . .…