Sunday Sermon: Behind the Bulletin - Gather

We begin a new sermon series entitled Behind the Bulletin. Over the next four Sundays, we will delve into the four movements of our worship: gather, proclaim, respond, and send. Many of us know that the Presbyterian order of worship is meant to mirror the life of Christian faith, but few of us have taken time to examine the significance of the connection. Whether you are a lifelong Idlewilder or new to the Presbyterian tradition, we invite you to be open to what a simple subject like our bulletin might teach us. We believe that God will have a word for each of us throughout this series. We will begin by examining what it means to “Gather in God’s Name.” The epistle to the Hebrews will center our worship as we will hear the encouragement of the author to the early church to gather together and through their gathering, provoke one another to love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:19-25 will guide and inspire our worship. Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on September 15, 2024.