March 8, 2026 – Third Sunday of Lent – “Seeking: What Are You Thirsty For?”
Overview
Our congregation gathered for the Third Sunday in Lent to deeply explore the refreshing, life-giving theme of “living water.” The service opened with joyful hymns like “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” and a responsive Call to Worship, leading into a meaningful Time with the Children led by Joel Morien.
Through scripture readings from Exodus and John, we were reminded of God’s abundant grace in desert places, a message Pastor Katie Estes beautifully expanded upon in her sermon, “Seeking: What Are You Thirsty For?”
United in worship, we confessed our human tendency to chase worldly distractions, affirmed our beliefs through the Apostle’s Creed, and ultimately departed with a powerful charge to go out into the world as joyful “water carriers,” equipped to share the good news and peace of Christ with our neighbors.
March 1, 2026 – Second Sunday of Lent – “Seeking: Can We Begin Again?”
Overview
The congregation gathered on March 1, 2026, for a reflective Second Sunday in Lent service centered on the theme of “Seeking.” The morning was marked by a moving liturgy that balanced the courageous faith of Abraham and Sarah with the honest questions of Nicodemus, highlighted by Pastor Katie Estes’ sermon, “Seeking: Can We Begin Again?”
Worshipers were uplifted by the choral anthem “Celtic Laud” and a special “Time with the Children” before gathering at the Lord’s Table for Communion. The service concluded with the powerful strains of “Lift High the Cross,” sending the community into the wilderness of Lent nourished by “bread for the journey” and the assurance of God’s refuge and strength.