Gary Church Podcast

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. This is our last episode of the Gary Church Podcast and we want to thank all our subscribers and listeners over the last 4 years. We began this ministry as a way to reach out to folks during COVID. As our weekly live-streaming services have taken root and grown (which can be found at www.garychurch.org), the need for this podcast has ended. We want to especially thank Tony Venezia and Deb Evans for all their hard work on this project, as well as those generous donors who funded the ministry, but would rather not be named. We thought it fitting to end with the glory of the resurrection, our true end as Christians! May those who have not discovered him yet come to find Christ as Lord and Savior through these episodes, and those who follow Christ already be strengthened in their faith.This is the scripture and sermon from March 31, 2024- the First Sunday of Easter . . . Resurrection of the Lord Sunday!  Our scripture is read by Cindy Plate (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled "Whom Are You Looking For?" (02:44). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love!  John 20:1-18 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from March 24, 2024- the Sixth Sunday of Lent . . . Palm Sunday!  Our scripture is read by Harry Chase (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran is entitled "Hosanna" (04:18). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29Mark 11:1-11Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from March 27, 2024- the Fifth Sunday of Lent!  Our scripture is read by Greg Perisho (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled "Whoever Serves Me Must Follow Me" (02:02). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love!  John 12:20-33 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from March 27, 2024- the fourth Sunday of Lent!  Our scripture is read by Elaine McCluskey (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled "The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up" (01:58). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love!  John 3:14-21 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from March 3, 2024- the Third Sunday of Lent!  Our scripture is read by Bonnie Wheaton (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran is entitled "He Drove All of Them Out of the Temple" (01:41). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! John 2:13-22Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from February 25, 2024- the Second Sunday of Lent!  Our scripture is read by Bob Barnes (00:05) and the sermon by Pastor Carey Williams Bebar is entitled "If Any Wish to Come After Me" (01:41). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Mark 8:31-38Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from February 18, 2024- the First Sunday of Lent!  Our scripture is read by Greg Perisho (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran is entitled "Tempted By Satan" (01:41). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Mark 1:9-20Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and message from February 11, 2024- "There's A Stirrin' In The Water"!  Our scripture is read by Rev. Steve Conger (00:05) and the message is brought by the Festival Choir (Gary United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and 1st Presbyterian Church Wheaton Choirs, and members of the community) and entitled "There's A Stirrin' in the Water" (01:46). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! John 5:1-9Revised Common Lectionary"There's a Stirrin' in the Water"a celebration of African American spiritualsby Charles Myricks, Jr. and Jesse AyersFestival Choir and OrchestraDr. Alonza Lawrence, baritoneJennifer Whiting, conductorFeaturing African American spiritualsSteal AwaySometimes I Feel like a Motherless ChildDeep RiverGod's Gonna Set This World on FireI Am Determined to Walk with JesusAin't Got Time to DieInstrumental quotations:Go Down Moses, Keep Your Hand on the Plow, Give Me Jesus,and Symphony No. 9, From the New World, Antonin Dvorak

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from February 4, 2024!  Our scripture is read by Nancy Turner (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled "Take Time to Be Holy" (01:41). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Mark 1:29-39Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from January 28, 2024!  Our scripture is read by Jill Grauman (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran is entitled "Have You Come to Destroy Us" (02:08). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Deuteronomy 18:15-20Mark 1:21-28Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from January 21, 2024!  Our scripture is read by Jack Mathis (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled "Come Near, Repent, and Believe in the Good News" (02:39). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Jonah 3:1-10Mark 1:14-20 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from January 14, 2024!  Our scripture is read by Nancy Conger (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled "Come and See" (02:02). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! John 1:43-51Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from January 7, 2024 . . . Baptism of the Lord Sunday!  Our scripture is read by Pastor Dan Lee (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled "The Work of Christmas" (01:57). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Mark 1:4-11Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from December 31, 2023 . . . 1st Sunday of Christmas!  Our scripture is read by Mary Ann Phemister (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dwight Stewart is entitled “Somewhere Listening" (03:19). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Luke 2:22-40Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from December 24, 2023 . . . Christmas Eve!  Our scripture is read by Vickie Austin (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran is entitled “Blessed Is She Who Believed” (02:12). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Luke 1:39-56Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from December 17, 2023- the 3rd Sunday of Advent!  Our scripture is read by Rev. Dr. Gene Green (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “Fierce Joy” (04:14). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-111 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This service, "Lessons and Carols," is one of music, art, and scripture.  We did not have a sermon but a reading of the Biblical salvation narrative through Advent scripture with the help of visual art and music. All of which makes it difficult to follow in a purely audio format. Thus, you are welcome to follow the links in the Show Notes to view the service . . . which we really hope you do! Thank you so much and my God bless you on this day!!!Video of the entire December 10, 2023- Lessons and Carols- Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from December 3, 2023- the 1st Sunday of Advent!  Our scripture is read by Christy Grace (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “A Call to Hope” (01:52). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Isaiah 64:1-4Mark 13:32-37 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from November 26, 2023 . . . Christ the King Sunday!  Our scripture is read by Terry Balke (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran is entitled “Revere” (04:57). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24Matthew 25:31-46 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from November 19, 2023!  Our scripture is read by Cheryll Kelly (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “May Our Lives Become Our Thank You” (02:12). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Colossians 2:6-10Luke 17:11-19 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from November 12, 2023!  Our scripture is read by Corey Ostensen (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “Use It Well” (03:27). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! 1 Peter 4:10-11Matthew 25:14-31 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from November 5, 2023 . . . All Saints Sunday!  Our scripture is read by Michelle Younkin (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “Every and All” (03:28). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Revelation 7:9-17Matthew 5:1-12 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from October 29, 2023!  Our scripture is read by Nancy Turner (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran is entitled “Halloween and Reformation Day” (02:40). At Gary Church our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love! Micah 6:1-8Matthew 22:34-40 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from October 22, 2023!  Our scripture is read by Greg Perisho (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “Children's Sabbath” (01:38). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! Luke 2:41-52Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from October 15, 2023!  Our scripture is read by Patrick McCluskey (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “Show Me” (01:15). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! Matthew 22:15-22Revised Common Lectionary

 Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from October 8, 2023!  Our scripture is read by Bonnie Wheaton (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “Keep Moving Forward” (04:08). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! Psalm 19:1-14Philippians 3:12-14Revised Common Lectionary

 Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from October 1, 2023, World Communion Sunday!  Our scripture is read by Bob Barnes (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran is entitled “You Are One in Christ Jesus” (02:42). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! Philippians 2:1-9Galatians 3:23-29Revised Common Lectionary

 Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from September 24, 2023!  Our scripture is read by Bernard McGuan (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “Growing in Joyful Faith” (00:00). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! Philippians 1:21-30 Revised Common Lectionary

 Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from September 17, 2023, Confirmation Sunday!!!  Our scripture is read by Vickie Austin (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “Children of God, Followers of Christ” (01:52). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! Romans 8:14-17Matthew 16:24-27Revised Common Lectionary

 Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from September 10, 2023, Kickoff Sunday (the beginning of the Fall Ministry Season)!!!  Our scripture is read by Mary Ann Phemister (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson is entitled “Grow in Faith, Serve in Love” (00:00). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! 1 Thessalonians 3:6-12Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from September 3, 2023! Our scripture is read by Cindy Plate (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. JoAnne Chase “Call Waiting” (03:11). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Exodus 3:1-15Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from August 27, 2023! Our scripture is read by Rev. Dr. Gene Green (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “You Are” (00:00). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Romans 12:1-8Matthew 16:13-20Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from August 20, 2023- Our Annual "Worship in the Park" Sunday! Our scripture is read by Maddie Westcomb (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran “Feeding the Five Thousand” (01:16). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Matthew 14:13-21Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from August 13, 2023! Our scripture is read by Christy Grace (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Calm in Chaos” (01:54). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Matthew 14:23-33Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from August 6, 2023! Our scripture is read by Janet Mathis (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Steven Conger “Show Me Jesus” (02:59). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!1 Corinthians 1:18-24John 12:20-33Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from July 30, 2023! Our scripture is read by Rev. JoAnne Chase (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Mustard Seed” (04:35). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Psalm 105:1-11, 45Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from July 23, 2023! Our scripture is read by Linda Tresner (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Weeds and Wheat” (03:23). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Psalm 139:1-12Matthew 13:24-30Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from July 16, 2023! Our scripture is read by Deb Rasper and Rev. JoAnne Chase (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran “Why Do You Speak to Them in Parables?” (04:17). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Matthew 13:1-23Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from July 9, 2023! Our scripture is read by Rev. Steven Conger (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran “Give You Rest” (04:13). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Psalm 145:8-21Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from July 2, 2023! Our scripture is read by Nancy Conger (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Radical Hospitality” (01:07). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Matthew 10:40-42 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from June 25, 2023! Our scripture is read by Kathy Novy (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “God of the Disinherited” (04:02). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Genesis 21:8-21Matthew 10:28-31 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from June 18, 2023! Our scripture is read by Steve Novy (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran “Reverse Mission” (04:17). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-6Matthew 9:35-10:8 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from June 11, 2023! Our scriptures are read by Cheryll Kelly, Sam Jones, Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, and Gray Cicmanec (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Brian Felker Jones “Raised for Our Justification” (04:17). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Genesis 12:1-9Psalm 33: 1-12 Romans 4:13-25Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from June 4, 2023- Pentecost Sunday! Our scriptures are read by  Christy Grace and Logan LaFratta (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “A Blessing for All” (04:42). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Psalm 8Matthew 28:16-20Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from May 28, 2023- Pentecost Sunday! Also, this is the day and worship service when we celebrate the official merger of Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Wheaton, IL) and Gary Memorial United Methodist Church (Wheaton, IL)! Our scriptures are read by Rev. Scott McClellan, Rev. Jamie Geiger, and Rev. Gil Larimer (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Jeffry Bross “Strong Connection” (06:15). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Acts 2:1-4, 43-47Ephesians 4:1-16 John 17:1-11Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from May 21, 2023- the 7th Sunday of Easter, Ascension Sunday and Aldersgate Sunday! Our scripture is read by Cindi Copeland (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Ascending and Descending” (02:44). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Psalm 68:4-10Acts 1:6-14Revised Common Lectionary

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from May 14, 2023- the 6th Sunday of Easter! Our scripture is read by Janet Mathis (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Brian Felker Jones “Do Not Fear What They Fear” (03:00). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Acts 2:14a, 22-32John 20:19-31 Revised Common Lectionary

 Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from May 7, 2023- the 5th Sunday of Easter! Our scripture is read by Jack Mathis (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “A Place for You” (04:17). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!1 Peter 2:2-10John 14:1-14 Revised Common Lectionary

 Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from April 30, 2023- the 4th Sunday of Easter! Our scripture is read by Harry Chase (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Gene Green “The First Peoples and the Gospel” (05:11). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Joshua 1:1-9Acts 15:1-11Revised Common Lectionary

 Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from April 23, 2023- the 3rd Sunday of Easter! Our scripture is read by Michelle Younkin  (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “What Should We Do?” (04:17). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Acts 2:14a, 36-41Luke 24:13-35  Revised Common Lectionary

 Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from April 16, 2023- the 2nd Sunday of Easter! Our scripture is read by Rev. JoAnne Chase (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Brian Felker Jones “The Nail Marks” (05:42). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Acts 2:14a, 22-32John 20:19-31 Revised Common Lectionary