Sermon Series
February 26 – April 8, 2012
In the course of daily life we are routinely asked to sign in, sign on, and sign up. We do so without giving it a thought, at the computer, as a wedding guest, at the bank or when attending a funeral. We sign when we agree to pay for goods received. We sign forms when we start a job.
“Signing” carries a variety of meanings. Signing in can mean something as simple as “I’m here” or something as meaning-laden as “I’m legitimate.” Signing on can indicate we’re willing to try something new or that we’ve committed to follow through in a project or idea. Signing up can mean we’d like to know more or that we can be counted on. And signing all by itself usually means “I promise”-that these statements are true, that there’s money in this account, that I’m attending this college. Signing in, signing on and signing up not only have implications for right now, but they also say something about tomorrow and next year.
In our relationship with God and the people of God we have opportunities again and again to sign in, sign on and sign up. Do we understand the implications of “signing on” with God, our part in maintaining and growing that relationship? Are we hearing God’s invitations to journey in the way of Jesus? And what does that look like in our communities?
February
26 Covenants are a two way street Wes
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10;
1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
March
4 We give up everything to follow Jesus Jason
Genesis 17:1-7; Psalm 22:23-31;
Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
11 Bethany Choir
Infant Dedication
18 Looking to Jesus Harold
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22;
Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
25 Renewal Meetings with Alan & Eleanor Kreider
Worship and Mission
April
1 Palm Sunday
Willing to pay the price Harold
Mark 11:1-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29;
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16;
Philippians 2:5-11
8 Easter Sunday
God said “Yes” to the worlds’ “No” Wes
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24;
1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18
