Monthly Sermon Information

April Sermon Information

Hello Dear Ones,
Listed below you will find our sermon themes, Scriptures & titles for the Lenten & Easter seasons of March &
April. Also, you will note the sermon material for Easter Sunday (April & subsequent Sundays in April. Our
theme for March & half of April is “A LENTEN SEASON: REFLECTING ON GOD’S LOVE STORY”

Please make a note of this information & save it for future use as you select music, plan for special music,
prepare our bulletins, post on church’s web site, communicate with our readers & worship teams. Feel free
to share this material with people as you invite them to worship with us at Our Hope MCC during the coming
weeks & months – in preparation for Easter & the celebration of the Resurrected Christ.

May this Lenten season truly be a time of reflection and connection with God & Jesus Christ—whom we love &
serve! May we all experience the love of God – individually & as a collective faith community!

Peace & Possibilities,

Pastor Renee

APRIL 2012 SERMON INFORMATION:

APRIL 1: Passion/Palm Sunday
(Week 1 Team: Harlon, Mike & John)
Sermon Title: “THE HARD THINGS OF LIFE”
Hebrew Reading: Isaiah 50: 4-9a
Gospel Reading: Mark 11: 1-11
Message Hymn: Page 631 – “Lift Every Voice & Sing”

APRIL 8: Easter Sunday
(Week 2 Team: Jen A., Dondi & Regina)
Sermon Title: “FROM AGONY TO ECSTASY”
New Testament Reading: Acts 10: 34-43
Gospel Reading: John 20: 1-18
Message Hymn: Page 224—“Christ Arose!”

APRIL THEME: “LIVING AS AN EASTER PEOPLE”

APRIL 15: 2nd Sunday of Easter
(Week 3 Team: Tommie, Chris & Patty)
Sermon Title: “FEAR, PEACE & JESUS”
New Testament Reading: Acts 4: 32-35
Gospel Reading: John 20: 19-31
Message Hymn: Page 575 – “Come & Find the Quiet Center”

APRIL 22: 3rd Sunday of Easter
(Week 4 Team: Ellie, Mike & Frank)
Sermon Title: “DISBELIEF, JOY & WONDER”
New Testament Reading: Acts 3: 12-19
Gospel Reading: Luke 24: 36b-48
Message Hymn: Page 533 – “We’ve Come This Far by Faith”

APRIL 29: 4th Sunday of Easter
(Week 5 Dream Team – TBD)
Guest Preacher: Rev. Frank Scott
Sermon Title:
New Testament Reading:
Gospel Reading:
Message Hymn: Page

March Sermon Information

MARCH 2012 SERMON INFORMATION:

MARCH 4: 2nd Sunday of Lent
(Week 1 Team: Harlon, Gail & John)
Sermon Title: “LIVING A LIFE THAT MATTERS”
Hebrew Reading: Genesis 17: 1-7
Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 31-38
Message Hymn: Page 619 – “My Life Flows On”

MARCH 11: 3rd Sunday of Lent
(Week 2 Team: Jen A., Dondi & Regina)
Sermon Title: “RULES TO LIVE BY”
Hebrew Reading: Exodus 20: 1-17
Gospel Reading: John 2: 13-22
Message Hymn: Page 610 – “Living for Jesus”

MARCH 18: 4th Sunday of Lent
(Week 3 Team: Tommie, Chris, Patty)
Guest Preacher: Rev. Frank Scott
Sermon Title:
Hebrew Reading:
Gospel Reading:
Message Hymn: Page

MARCH 25: 5th Sunday of Lent
(Week 4 Team: Ellie, Mike & Frank)
Sermon Title: “BELONGING TO GOD”
Hebrew Reading: Jeremiah 31: 31-34
Gospel Reading: John 12: 20-33
Message Hymn: Page 609—“Take My Life”

February 2012 Sermon Information

OUR HOPE MCC SERMON INFORMATION FOR FEBRUARY 2012

In celebration of Black History Month & Valentine’s Day, our sermon theme for the
month of February is “FOR THE GOOD OF ALL” & will follow the Common Revised
Lectionary readings, as a general rule.

Below please find the sermon titles, Scripture readings, message hymn, etc. Please
plan accordingly & join me in prayer for our upcoming worship services as we grow
together – for personal good & for the good of others!

Peace & Possibilities,

Pastor Renee

FEBRUARY 5: Week #1 Team (Harlon, Mike & John)
Sermon Title: “WHAT I CAME OUT TO DO”
Epistle Reading: I Corinthians 9:19-27
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:29-39
Message Hymn: Page 608 – “I Would Be True”

FEBRUARY 12: Week #2 Team (Jen A, Dondi & Regina)
Sermon Title: WHAT MOVES YOU TO PITY?”
Hebrew Reading: II Kings 5:1-14
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:40-45
Message Hymn: Page 467 – “Fill the World With Love”

FEBRUARY 19: Week #3 Team (Tommie, Chris & Patty)
Sermon Title: “LIFE BEYOND WORDS”
Hebrew Reading: II Kings 2:1-12
Gospel Reading: Mark 9:2-9
Message Hymn: Page “Let Hope & Sorrow Now Unite”

FEBRUARY 22 – ASH WEDNESDAY (Lent Begins…)

FEBRUARY 26: Week #4 Team (Ellie, Gail & Frank)
Sermon Title: “THE RIGORS OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP”
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:9-15
Hebrew Reading: Genesis 9:8-17
Message Hymn: Page 614 – “I’m Gonna Live…”

January 2012 Sermon Info

JANUARY 2012 SERMON INFORMATION

Happy New Calendar Year! The church calendar is into its 2nd month & as we celebrate the arrival
of this New Year, 2012, may we each resolve to experience God & God’s Spirit through the life &
teachings of Christ – as well as among each other. Our worship theme is: “WHERE TO IN 2012?”
Our theme Scripture for January 2011 is:

Unless God builds the house, its builders labor in vain. (Psalm 27:1)

Below you’ll find the sermon information at Our Hope MCC. See you for worship!

JANUARY 1: (Week #1 Worship Team)
1ST Sunday after Christmas
Sermon Title: “DO YOU REALIZE WHO YOU ARE?”
Epistle Reading: I Peter 2: 1-10
Gospel Reading: Matthew 25: 31-40
Message Hymn: Page 518 – “This Is the Day of New Beginnings”

JANUARY 8: (Week #2 Worship Team)
Baptism of the Lord
Rev. Frank Scott preaching

JANUARY 15: (Week #3 Worship Team)
2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
Sermon Title: “A UNITED AND DIVERSE BODY”
Epistle Reading: I Corinthians 12: 1-11
Gospel Reading: Mark 3: 20-27
Message Hymn: Page 284 – “Gather Us In”
**1st Focus Group Gathering following Morning Worship

JANUARY 22: (Week #4 Worship Team)
3rd Sunday after the Epiphany
Sermon Title: “DOING OUR PART”
Epistle Reading: I Corinthians 12: 12-26
+Gospel Reading: Mark 1: 14-20
Message Hymn: Page 655 – “Community of Christ”

JANUARY 29: (Week 5 Worship Dream Team)
4th Sunday after the Epiphany
Sermon Title: “WHY ARE WE HERE?”
Epistle Reading: I Corinthians 12: 27- 13:13
+Gospel Reading: Mark 1: 21-28
Message Hymn: Page 273 – “Built on the Rock”
**2nd Focus Group Gathering following Morning Worship

+Lectionary Reading

November 2011 Sermon Information

NOVEMBER 2011 SERMON INFORMATION
Our Hope MCC – Athens, GA

Happy Thanksgiving Month! As the holidays approach, may we all take time to reflect on all that we’ve been blessed with this year & throughout our lives! During this month,
we will reflect – as a faith community – on some of the blessings of God! I look forward to sharing this holiday season with you…
With peace & gratitude,

November Sermon Theme: “THANKS – LIVING: AS GOD’S PEOPLE”

NOVEMBER 6: (Day Light Savings Time ends)
Altar color: GREEN
Week #1 Worship Team led by: Jen A., Gail C. & John D.
Sermon Title: “THANKS – LIVING: FOR OUR FAITH & CHURCH”
Epistle Reading: Hebrews 10: 19-25
Gospel Reading: Luke 6: 20-31
Message Hymn: Page 655 – “Community of Christ”

NOVEMBER 13: Organ Donor Appreciation Sunday
Altar color: GREEN
Week #2 Worship Team led by: Shannon D., Dondi V. & Chris L.
Donor/Recipient Testimonies: Ellen Ayres & Jim Woodruff (5 minutes each)
Sermon Title: “THANKS – LIVING: FOR THOSE WHO LOVE & SUPPORT US”
New Testament Reading: Acts 9: 19b-31
Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 36-45, 56
Message Hymn: Page 531 – “Thank You, Lord”

NOVEMBER 20: Church wide Potluck & Membership Class
Altar color: WHITE
Week #3 Worship Team led by: Tommie B., Chris L. & Patty C.
Sermon Title: “THANKS – LIVING: FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS & LOVED ONES”
Epistle Reading: I Timothy 5: 1-8
Gospel Reading: John 15: 12-17
Message Hymn: Page 718 – “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”

NOVEMBER 27: 1st Sunday of Advent (HOPE)
Altar Color: PURPLE
Worship Team #4 led by: Jaden K., Mike N. & Frank S.
Sermon Title: “THANKS – LIVING: IN HOPE FOR THE CHRIST CHILD”
Epistle Reading: Romans 15: 1-7, 13
Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 26-38
Message Hymn: Page 537 – “Our Hope Is Built”

December 2011 Sermon Information

DECEMBER 2011 SERMON INFORMATION
Our Hope MCC – Athens, GA

During this season of Advent & Christmas, may we experience the mystery of Christmas! And may our worship embody our love & appreciation of the Christ Child! With Christmas actually falling on a Sunday this year, what an excellent time to focus on all that Jesus means to us – on this special day & all the year through!

In Anticipation of the Christ Child,

Pastor Renee

DECEMBER Sermon Theme: “GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY”
Our Scripture focus for Advent comes from Luke 2: 10-11:
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for
ALL the peoples. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you: He is Christ the
Lord.

DECEMBER 4: 2nd Sunday of Advent (PEACE) + Congregational meeting
Week #1 Worship Team led by: Jen A., Gail C. & John D.
Sermon Title: “SEEKING THE PEACE”
Epistle Reading: Philippians 4: 4-9
Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 76-80
Message Hymn: Page 575 – “Come & Find the Quiet Center”

DECEMBER 11: 3rd Sunday of Advent (JOY)
Altar color: PURPLE
Week #2 Worship Team led by: Shannon D., Dondi V. & Chris L.
Morning Message: Musical Selections by the Our Hope MCC Choir
Epistle Reading: James 4: 7-12
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 8-20
Message Hymn: Page 143 – “Joy to the World” (possibly as the last song of concert/end of service)

DECEMBER 18: 4th Sunday of Advent (LOVE)
Week #3 Worship Team led by: Tommie B., Chris L. & Patty C.
Sermon Title: “LOVE, LOVE, LOVE”
Epistle Reading: I John 4: 7-21
Gospel Reading: Matthew 1: 18-25
Message Hymn: Page 133 – “like a child”

DECEMBER 24: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE (6 PM @ PSC)
Hebrew Reading: Isaiah 9: 2-7
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 1-20

DECEMBER 25: 1st Sunday of Advent (HOPE)
Worship Team #4 led by: Jaden K., Mike N. & Frank S.
Sermon Title: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY JESUS!”
Epistle Reading: I Corinthians 13: 1-13
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 1-20
Message Hymn: Page 132 – “When God Is a Child”