Bluegrass United Church of Christ

It's a new year! That means the expectation to set new goals and accomplish new things. What do we do with those expectations, especially when the usual outcome is not so good? We try anyway. And sometimes in trying, we find unexpected blessings along the way. That's part of the Samaritan woman's story. She went to the well one day expecting nothing more than a bucket of water. But that expectation was exceeded in a big way when she met Jesus. MESSAGE: "Expectations" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: John 4: 7 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Our Advent series, "The Inn: Housing the Holy" was a worship series designed by the great worshipper Maria McFee. It takes us back to the place where the Great Gift was delivered to us in an unassuming place, among unassuming people. On this Sunday after Christmas, we look back at the season of anticipation, and ahead at the new opportunities ahead. MESSAGE: "Light the Darkness" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: John 1: 15 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Our Advent series, "The Inn: Housing the Holy" is a worship series designed by the great worshipper Maria McFee. It takes us back to the place where the Great Gift was delivered to us in an unassuming place, among unassuming people. On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we take a look at the gift of Love. MESSAGE: "Lovely People" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: Luke 1: 46 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Our Advent series, "The Inn: Housing the Holy" is a worship series designed by the great worshipper Maria McFee. It takes us back to the place where the Great Gift was delivered to us in an unassuming place, among unassuming people. On this third Sunday of Advent, we take a look at the gift of Peace. *There were technical issues with the graphics during this service. Our apologies. MESSAGE: "Comfort & Peace" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 40: 1 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Our Advent series, "The Inn: Housing the Holy" is a worship series designed by the great worshipper Maria McFee. It takes us back to the place where the Great Gift was delivered to us in an unassuming place, among unassuming people. On this second Sunday of Advent, we take a look at the gift of Joy. MESSAGE: "Giving Joy" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: Luke 3: 10-11 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Our Advent series, "The Inn: Housing the Holy" is a worship series designed by the great worshipper Maria McFee. It takes us back to the place where the Great Gift was delivered to us in an unassuming place, among unassuming people. We begin the Advent season with Hope, and we take a moment to look at the promise of Hope. MESSAGE: "Making Room for Hope" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Psalms 25: 4-5 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

We spend the first weeks of November talking about the importance of stewardship and supporting the good work of our church. Today we dream about a future that is bigger and more impacting than ever before. We imagine who we can be when we listen to God's calling for our church. When we live into our calling, it is more than we can even dream or imagine. MESSAGE: "More Than We Can Dream or Imagine" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 3: 14-21 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

We spend the first weeks of November talking about the importance of stewardship and supporting the good work of our church. Today we look at who we are, what kind of people we are, what kind of church we are. We want to be a people who are moved by love, and a church is known for its compassion and acceptance of those who have been rejected by traditional religion. We want to be a different kind of church. We want to be "that church." MESSAGE: "That Church" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11: 28-30 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

We spend the first weeks of November talking about the importance of stewardship and supporting the good work of our church. Today, we look back on the last almost two years of continuing this work through the challenges of the long pandemic. We remember the task of making worship meaningful in a time it was most important. It was possible because the people recognized and stepped up to give. Today, the good work continues, thanks to those who give. MESSAGE: "Good Work" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: Galatians 6: 9-10 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Today we remember our saints, those we've loved and have gone on to eternity. We reflect on the blessings they've been to us, and the blessings they've left with us. We do not forget. We always remember. MESSAGE: "Remembering" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1: 3 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Christian congregations around the world are joining together today to celebrate World Communion Sunday. The prayer is for peace, and the challenge is to begin the movement here and now - with us. MESSAGE: "It Simply Cannot Begin With Me" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5: 9 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Words are important. Over the course of our nation's history, some of our most challenging moments have found us in need of words to comfort us, calm us, help us grieve, and to inspire us. Many of our national leaders have stepped up as leaders should and offered that kind of support. In September of 2015, a gunman joined a prayer group at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC, and opened fire. Seventeen church members died, including Pastor Clementa C. Pinckney. In the days following, President Barack Obama offered words of comfort and hope, and he ended his speech by singing "Amazing Grace." MESSAGE: "A Word About Grace" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5: 1 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Back in the early 2000s, Lee Domann wrote a song from personal experience about the regret he was feeling for bullying a classmate as a kid. The song, "Howard Gray," ended up becoming somewhat of a catalyst for anti-bullying campaigns all across the country. Today, Kenny tells the story of the song, and how that bullied kid was more God-like than anyone could have guessed. MESSAGE: "Howard Gray" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25: 40 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Today is World Communion Sunday. Christians around the world join each other around the table of welcome and inclusion, something that Jesus taught his followers, and something we believe should be our guiding principle today. MESSAGE: "Radical Inclusion" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Luke 14: 12-14 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

The scriptures challenge us as believers to be God's change agents in the world, to do all we can to make the world a better place, especially for those who have been wounded. To be effective in that charge, we must realize that we are here to be salt-seasoning to bring out the God-flavors of the earth, and we are the light the brings out the God-colors in the world. MESSAGE: "Salting and Lighting" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5: 13-16 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Many of us grew up in a very strict church and religious environment. The rules of our faith told us what we were allowed to do and what we weren't, and the "do not" list was usually pretty long. Now that we have examined and have a better understanding of who God is and what God expects from us, we've discovered that if there are any rules, they can be best summed up with Jesus' own words, to love God, love others, and love ourselves. Keeping those rules goes a long way toward helping us deal with the harsh and binding religious juxtaposition we face. MESSAGE: "A Juxtaposition" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: John 9: 1-2 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Anyone old enough to remember knows where they were on September 11, 2001. They remember the morning being interrupted and the rest of the day being consumed with horrific reports of hijacked planes and catastrophic deaths and heroes in action. In today's message, Kenny shares the words of a friend, Tim Brumfield, who lived that day on the ground, in real-time in New York City. In the end, the horrors of 9/11 gave an opportunity and rise to a group that would make it possible for us to see September 12th. Scripture: Romans 12: 15 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

The Covid pandemic has taken a lot from us. The most important and the most tragic has been the lives we've lost as a result of the disease. We've had to do without many other things this last year and a half, and one of the most meaningful has been the loss of human interaction and human touch. There is so much that can be gained and felt when we're able to touch one another - when we can embrace each other and hug. Today, Kenny tells the story of the hug known around the world when a wayward son shunned the guidance of his loving parent and left home. When he found himself hungry and alone, he made the hard decision to return to his father and accept the treatment he deserved. But instead of coming home to judgment and shame, he found himself in the arms of a loving parent ready to forgive. He came home to a hug. MESSAGE: "The Hug" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: Luke 15: 20b Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Jesus had a special relationship with Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha. The story that Pam shares with us today is one of pain and loss, death and resurrection. Even as close as they were, Jesus hesitated before responding when he heard that Lazarus had a sickness that was about to take his life. Why did he wait? Why did he hesitate? Pam is about to tell us. MESSAGE: "Unbound and Unbinding" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: John 11: 38-44 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Sometimes we may struggle with God's methods, especially when we look back at the episodes of the First Testament. We preach about a God of love, but the bible also includes stories of a god that seems to endorse violence to achieve the best end. Pam Lee-Miller leads us into a discussion about reconciling that God with what we believe about a loving and merciful God. MESSAGE: "We All Need A Warrior God Every Once in a While" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 6: 13-18 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

The politics of recent years has exposed divisions and disagreements that many of us didn't know existed, or at least not as intensely. People who once got along, or simply agreed to disagree, have found themselves at impassioned impasses. Some once close family members and friends have walked away from longtime relationships. The Covid pandemic has caused even more tension as the debate over masks and vaccinations moves the conversation from the medical field to the political. Whichever side you find yourself on, it's likely that your judgment of the other's point of view is sharp and critical. Today, Kenny encourages us to see the human behind the argument and to try and resist the urge to judge. MESSAGE: "The Urge to Judge" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: Matthew 7: 1-3 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Kenny shares a Max Lucado story he read many years ago about a parakeet named Chippy. All was well in Chippy's world until the day he was swallowed up by a vacuum cleaner. That was the day that Chippy stopped singing. These days, we sometimes find it hard to sing. When the headlines regularly speak of violence, turmoil, and suffering, if we sing at all, it's because we've made ourselves push the news to another place. There is a remedy though, and it can be found in lasting and meaningful peace. But where do you find it? How do you hold onto it? Let's find out. MESSAGE: "Peace" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: John 16: 33 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Grace Ellen shares a story of growing up, spending one summer with Fat Mamma and Fat Daddy in Alabama. Eating the food, enjoying the lazy summer, and going to church to hear the firey Brother Charlie tell the story of Ezekiel and the wheel. MESSAGE: "Glory" by Pam Lee-Miller in the voice of Grace Ellen SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel 1: 1-4, 27-28 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

The law of the First Testament provided a framework and a standard for the people of God to live by. The intention of the law was to keep the people safe and reliant on their god. The law was also their religion, and we know that religion can put you in and keep you in a box. Today, Pam reminds us of the story of King Ahab, his wife Jezebel, and the Prophet Elijah. These characters ended up being the main players in a fascinating story of fear, pain, and loneliness. It was only when the prophet found himself in a place of quiet and stillness that he was able to hear God and feel God's assurance. MESSAGE: "Stillness" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 19: 8b-15 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Hagar had an exceptional experience with God. She asked, "Have I really seen God and lived to tell about it?" God longs for us to be in a relationship with the Divine and with each other. God longs for us to have a close encounter of the God kind. MESSAGE: "Seen" by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Genesis 16:13 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

True friendship is priceless. According to a recent survey, the average American has about 16 friends, but most people say that only half of those are people they enjoy spending time with. There are many stories of precious friendships in the scriptures, which means having friend relationships is very important. Philosophers, poets, psychologists, and even songwriters tell that one of the most valuable things we can have in our lives is friends. MESSAGE: "My Friend" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: John 15: 9-15 SONGS: "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" "Holy, Holy, Holy" "Come, Holy Spirit" "Doxology" "Rain Down" Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Independence Day is a big day of celebration in the U.S. Patriotic songs, flags and national pride are on full display. These are symbols of freedom and democracy for some, but for some others, they represent something very different. Today, Kenny encourages us to take a look at the full narrative of who we are as a nation and to acknowledge that much of the abundance we enjoy today was acquired on the backs of people of Black people and at the expense of the Indigenous people. MESSAGE: "True Colors" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: John 18: 36, Philippians 3:20, Revelation 7: 9 Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

We are challenged to run the race of life, faith and love. In today's message, Pam encourages us with a story of her own race, one that she had to train hard for, only learn some important lessons along the way. Let us, as a church and as followers of Christ, continue to run the race that is before us - the race of justice and inclusion and love beyond reason. MESSAGE: "Keep Running..." by Pam Lee-Miller SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12: 1-2a SONGS: "Imagine the People of God" "Guide My Feet" "Come, Holy Spirit" "We Are Called" Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

A new season begins at Bluegrass United Church of Christ as Pam and Kenny move into their new roles as co-pastors of the congregation and share their hopes and vision for the future of our church. With Acts 2 as their guide, they envision a church that takes risks, speaks truths and embraces everyone in love without condition. Looking ahead, we continue the journey by taking one step at a time - together. Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Today is a historic day in the life of our church as we share one last Sunday worship service with our founding pastor, Marsha J. Moors-Charles. In her final sermon as lead pastor, she shares words of challenge and inspiration as moves into her season of retirement from pastoral ministry. In this series, "Next Steps," she encourages us to always remember our beginning while looking forward with great expectation as a church that lives and serves in radical love and affirmation. Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

As we work our way toward one of the most significant moments of our church's history, founding pastor Marsha J. Moors-Charles shares words of challenge and inspiration as she prepares her retirement from pastoral ministry. In this series, "Next Steps," she encourages us to always remember our beginning while looking forward with great expectation as a church that lives and serves in radical love and affirmation. Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

As we work our way toward one of the most significant moments of our church's history, founding pastor Marsha J. Moors-Charles shares words of challenge and inspiration as she prepares her retirement from pastoral ministry. In this series, "Next Steps," she encourages us to always remember our beginning, while looking forward with great expectation as a church that lives and serves in radical love and affirmation. Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

It's Pentecost Sunday! Today, Pastor Kenny helps us relive those moments leading up to the Holy Spirit's appearance and infilling, not just on Jesus' disciples, but on thousands more who came to believe. We are challenged to be the "People of Pentecost. Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Pastor Marsha continues our worship series, "Dare to Dance Again!" with a challenge to all of us to live up to our word - if we say we are a church for everyone, then it must be EVERY ONE. Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Pastor Marsha continues our worship series, "Dare to Dance Again!" with a challenge to all of us to live up to our word - if we say we are a church for everyone, then it must be EVERY ONE. Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Pastor Kenny continues our worship series, "Dare to Dance Again!" with a moving recounting of his growing up in a home with lots of fun music and dancing that turned to a lot less after his parents became Christians. He ties his experience to that of the eunuch in Acts chapter 8. Learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluegrasucc Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluegrasucc Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluegrasucc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrasucc

Pastor Marsha Moors-Charles continues our worship series, "Dare to Dance Again!" We are called to dance our dances of freedom for all the world to see. Dances of hope. Dances of justice. Dances of love. During this season, post-resurrection stories point to the joy of living in the beloved community and extending that fellowship through our witness as we dare to dance and “sing out strong!” Today's message comes from John 10: 11-17 and 1 John 3: 16-18. Learn more about us at https://www.bluegrasschurch.org Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluegrassucc Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bluegrassucc Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegrassucc Watch our services on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lexbluegrassucc

On this thirs Sunday of Easter we continue our series, "Dare to Dance Again!" We are called to dance our dances of freedom for all the world to see. Dances of hope. Dances of justice. Dances of love. During this season, post-resurrection stories point to the joy of living in the beloved community and extending that fellowship through our witness as we dare to dance and “sing out strong!” Today's scripture reading is Luke 24: 36b-48 / 1 John 3: 1-3 You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

On this second Sunday of Easter we continue our series, "Dare to Dance Again!" We are called to dance our dances of freedom for all the world to see. Dances of hope. Dances of justice. Dances of love. During this season, post-resurrection stories point to the joy of living in the beloved community and extending that fellowship through our witness as we dare to dance and “sing out strong!” Today's scripture reading is 1 John 1: 1-4 You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Easter Sunday was beautiful in Central Kentucky as we gathered on the church grounds for a very special outdoor service. As Easter people, this day is very special to us. We started a new worship series, "Dare to Dance Again!" We are called to dance our dances of freedom for all the world to see. Dances of hope. Dances of justice. Dances of love. During this season, post-resurrection stories point to the joy of living in the beloved community and extending that fellowship through our witness as we dare to dance and “sing out strong!” Today's scripture reading is Psalm 118 and Isaiah 25: 6-9 You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: Matthew 9: 1-8 Sermon Title: "Getting to Easter, Oh My!" a sermon story by Grace Ellen, a fictional character Pastor Pam Lee- Miller Lent 2021 will look a little different than in years past. This year we approach the season with a sense of history, a history that has, over the last eleven months, felt broken. Join us this Lent season as we put the pieces of our broken vessels back together with a special series called "Broken Vessels." During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: Matthew 8: 18-27 Sermon Title: "The Master of the Wind" Pastor Kenny Bishop Lent 2021 will look a little different than in years past. This year we approach the season with a sense of history, a history that has, over the last eleven months, felt broken. Join us this Lent season as we put the pieces of our broken vessels back together with a special series called "Broken Vessels." During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: Matthew 9: 18-26 Sermon Title: "The Power of Touch" Pastor Pam Lee- Miller Lent 2021 will look a little different than in years past. This year we approach the season with a sense of history, a history that has, over the last eleven months, felt broken. Join us this Lent season as we put the pieces of our broken vessels back together with a special series called "Broken Vessels." During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: Matthew 9: 27-33 Sermon Title: "With or Without Faith" Pastor Marsha J. Moors-Charles Lent 2021 will look a little different than in years past. This year we approach the season with a sense of history, a history that has, over the last eleven months, felt broken. Join us this Lent season as we put the pieces of our broken vessels back together with a special series called "Broken Vessels." During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: Matthew 8: 5-13 Sermon Title: "Finding God" Pastor Kenny Bishop Lent 2021 will look a little different than in years past. This year we approach the season with a sense of history, a history that has, over the last eleven months, felt broken. Join us this Lent season as we put the pieces of our broken vessels back together with a special series called "Broken Vessels." During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: Matthew 8: 1-4, 16-17 Sermon Title: "What WE Did" Pastor Marsha J. Moors-Charles Lent 2021 will look a little different than in years past. This year we approach the season with a sense of history, a history that has, over the last eleven months, felt broken. Join us this Lent season as we put the pieces of our broken vessels back together. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: 1 Corinthians 13 Sermon Title: "Love... Pay it Forward" Pastor Pam Lee-Miller We believe Jesus was a progressive visionary who did most of his work outside the bounds of traditional faith. He accepted and embraced humanity that religion had excluded. We take Jesus as our example. We are a progressive church that believes in radical love. As the new year gets underway, we are spending these next few Sundays to look back in appreciation while looking ahead with expectation. We expect 2021 to be a year of exciting things and fresh starts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: John 21: 1-19 Sermon Title: "Christian Offense" Pastor Marsha J. Moors-Charles We believe Jesus was a progressive visionary who did most of his work outside the bounds of traditional faith. He accepted and embraced humanity that religion had excluded. We take Jesus as our example. We are a progressive church that believes in radical love. As the new year gets underway, we are spending these next few Sundays to look back in appreciation while looking ahead with expectation. We expect 2021 to be a year of exciting things and fresh starts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: Acts 10: 1-48 Sermon Title: "Making Progress" Pastor Kenny Bishop We believe Jesus was a progressive visionary who did most of his work outside the bounds of traditional faith. He accepted and embraced humanity that religion had excluded. We take Jesus as our example. We are a progressive church that believes in radical love. As the new year gets underway, we are spending these next few Sundays to look back in appreciation while looking ahead with expectation. We expect 2021 to be a year of exciting things and fresh starts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: Jeremiah 29: 10-14 Sermon Title: "Plans? What Plans? Whose Plans?" Pastor Marsha J. Moors-Charles As the new year gets underway, we are spending these next few Sundays to look back in appreciation while looking ahead with expectation. We expect 2021 to be a year of exciting things and fresh starts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.

Reading: Matthew 4: 19 Sermon Title: Hello, I'm Waiting for Your Answer?" Pastor Pam Lee-Miller As the new year gets underway, we are spending these next few Sundays to look back in appreciation while looking ahead with expectation. We expect 2021 to be a year of exciting things and fresh starts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.