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2019

Each recording will include some of the music from that week's worship service, the Scripture reading, the sermon, and some prayers. You can download the weekly bulletin by clicking on the date.


January 19-February 2- Engaging God's Word
Over these three weeks we will look at what God's Word is to us and why and how we are to engage with God's Word in our life of discipleship...

Sunday, January 19, 2020
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Acts 8:26-40

Sunday, January 26, 2020
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:4

Sunday, February 2, 2020
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Psalm 119:1-16, 97-105


January 5-12 - The Weeks of Epiphany
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Matthew 2:1-23

Sunday, January 12, 2020
Guest Pastor:  Rev. Dr. Jim Smith
Matthew 3:13-17


December 1-December 29- Advent and Christmas
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Romans 13:11-14

Sunday, December 8, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Matthew 3:1-12

Sunday, December 15, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Luke 1:46b - 55

Sunday, December 22, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Matthew 1:18-25

Sunday, December 29, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Galatians 5:13-25


November 10-November 24-Various
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Haggai 1:15b-2:9

Sunday, November 17, 2019
Guest Preacher:  Rev. Dr. Jim Smith
Luke 12:13-21

Sunday, November 24, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Jeremiah 23:1-6


September 15-November 3- The Good Fight
Through the fall months of 2019, the Revised Common Lectionary invites us to spend intentional time in Paul's letters to Timothy. As we dig into these pastoral epistles, we will consider what it means to "fight the good fight of faith" while serving the Prince of Peace.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
1 Timothy 1:12-17

Sunday, September 22, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
1 Timothy 2:1-7

Sunday, September 29, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
1 Timothy 6:6-19

Sunday, October 6, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
2 Timothy 1:1-14

Sunday, October 13, 2019
Guest Speaker  Cliff Decker- reporting on mission trip
John 4: 7-15

Sunday, October 20, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
2 Timothy 2:8-15

Sunday, October 27, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5

Sunday, November 3, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18



July 14-September 8- Exploring the Apostle's Creed
During the second half of summer of 2019, we will dig into the words and themes of the Apostle's Creed to find fresh meaning to these ancient words for our lives and times. 
Sunday, July 14, 2019- I Believe in God...
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Genesis 1:1-5

 Sunday, July 21, 2019 - I Believe in Jesus Christ...
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
John 1:1-14

Sunday, July 28, 2019 - I Believe in the Holy Spirit...
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Acts 3:1-10

Sunday, August 4, 2019 - I Believe in the Church...
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Acts 4:32-37

Sunday, August 11, 2019 - I believe in the Forgiveness....
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Romans 5:12-21

Sunday, August 18, 2019
Guest Preacher:  Rev. Dr. Jim Smith
Luke 10:25-37

Sunday, August 25, 2019
Youth Sunday
Guest Speakers: BPC Youth Group

Sunday, September 1, 2019 - I Believe in the Resurrect-..
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Luke 24:36-49

Sunday, September 8, 2019  - I Believe ... Amen
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
2 Corinthians 1;17-20


​June 16- July 7- Lessons in Faith from Pixar Films
During the early summer of 2019, we will explore how the movies- Toy Story, Cars, Finding Nemo, and Inside Out- can help us think about important aspects of our life of faith. 

Sunday, June 16, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Ephesians 1:3-14

Sunday, June 23, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
John 15:12-17

Sunday, June 30, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Mark 8:34-37

Sunday, July 7, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
John 16:20-24


​April 28- June 9- Through All Generations

​During the spring of 2019, we will look at the various "generations" that comprise our society and congregation. We'll look at the challenges to faith that each generation experienced and how God has been and will continue to be faithful through all generations.

Sunday, April 28, 2019
Rev. Cathie Smith
Psalm 102:12, 18-28

Sunday, May 5, 2019
Guest Pastor:  Jessica Kotila 
Matthew 14:22-34

Sunday, May 12, 2019
Guest Pastor:  Jessica Kotila
Matthew 22:1-14

Sunday, May 19, 2019
Guest Pastor:  Jessica Kotila
Luke 19:1-10

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Matthew 22:15-22

Sunday, June 2, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Ephesians 1:7-12, Colossians 3:14

Sunday, June 9, 2019
Rev. Dr. Cathie Smith
Romans 12:9-18


April 14- April 21, 2019- Holy Week
Sunday, April 14, 2019   Palm Sunday
Rev. Cathie Smith
John 12:12-19

Sunday, April 21, 2019   Easter Sunday
Rev. Cathie Smith
1 Corinthians 15:19-26


March 3- April 7, 2019- Christ the Light
As we move into and through the season of Lent, we will explore different types and sources of light in our everyday lives, and how they "illuminate" our understanding of who Christ is and what that means for us.
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Rev. Cathie Smith
Luke 9:28-36

Sunday, March 10, 2019
Rev. Cathie Smith
John 1:1-18

Sunday, March 17, 2019
Rev. Cathie Smith
John 14:1-3, 18-20, 25-27

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Rev. Cathie Smith
Jeremiah 17:5-8

Sunday, March 31, 2019
Guest Pastor:  Jessica Kotila
Psalm 27

Sunday, April 7, 2019
Rev. Cathie Smith
Matthew 5:14-16



Jan 13-Feb 17, 2019- Various 
Sunday, January 13, 2019 (Baptism of Christ Sunday)
Rev. Cathie Smith
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sunday, January 27, 2019 (Ordination and Installation)
Rev. Cathie Smith
1 Peter 5:1-11

Sunday, February 3, 2019
Guest Preacher:  Jessica Kelecava
Matthew 19: 16-26

Sunday, February 10, 2019
Guest Preacher:  Jessica Kelecava
John 8:1-11

Sunday, February 17, 2019
Rev. Cathie Smith
1 Samuel 7:3-14




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