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 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
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
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”
