"It is vital that our church grow more deeply in our discipleship to Christ. One approach, pastorally speaking, is to take the whole church on an intense journey into what it means to be Jesus' followers."

Jack's comment above is his rationale for basing the sermons this year on The Jesus Creed, which is:

"Hear, O Israel,
the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind, and with all your strength."
The second is this:
"Love your neighbor as yourself."
There is no commandment greater than these.

The Village Church – Worship Overview 2008 Schedule See 2007 Schedule
Date, Preacher, & Notes	Sermon Title & Text Note: The sermons will also be available as podcasts.  What is a podcast? Subscribe with your favorite podcast software such as	Sermon Theme The first line refers to the relevant chapter of the book The Jesus Creed by Scot McKnight and the second line is his title of the chapter. The remaining text is a summary of the chapter and the theme of the sermon.
January 6, 2008 – Epiphany Baca	“Becoming Myself: No Child Left Behind” Acts 9:1-19	JC C – Paul: The Story of Inclusion – Every single person is welcome in the fellowship of Jesus and of Christians
January 13 – Baptism of Lord Baca	“Becoming Myself: A Love Without End, Amen” Luke 9:49-56, John 13:31-35	JC 11 – John: The Story of Love – When knowing Jesus means learning how to love
January 20 Farley	“Becoming Myself: Feeling and Healing the Pain” Luke 7:11-17; 8:1-3	JC 12 – Women: The Story of Compassion – Knowing Jesus means learning to act compassionately
January 27 Baca	“GPS: God's Positioning System” Joshua 24:1-15
February 3 Baca	"To Sing the Lord’s Song” Psalm 137:1-6; John 4:19-26
February 6 – Ash Wednesday Special		Special
February 10 – Lent One Baca	“Becoming Myself: Breaking the Spirit Barrier” Matthew 3:1-6, 13-17	JC 25 – In the Jordan with Jesus
February 17 – Lent Two Baca	"Becoming Myself: Making the Fundamental Decisions” Matthew 4:1-11	JC 26 – In the Wilderness with Jesus
February 24 – Lent Three Farley	"Becoming Myself: Seeing the Eternal Truth” Matthew 4:1-11	JC 27 – On the Mountain with Jesus
March 2 – Lent Four Baca	"Becoming Myself: Remembering the Sacred Life” Luke 22:7-21	JC 28 – At the Last Supper with Jesus
March 9 – Lent Five Baca	"Becoming Myself: Embracing the Cross" John 19:16-37	JC 29 – At the Cross with Jesus
March 16 – Palm Sunday Baca	"Becoming Myself: Transcending the Tomb" Luke 24:13-35	JC 30 – At the Tomb with Jesus
March 20 – Maundy Thursday Special		Special
March 21 – Good Friday Special		Special
March 23 – Easter Baca	"Becoming Myself: When You Know How It All Turns Out" Mark 14:22-25, Luke 24:28-35	JC 18 – A Society with Perspective
March 30 Mitchell	"Becoming Myself: The Friend You Trust” Matthew 15-21-28	JC 19 – Believing in Jesus
April 6 Father Peter Vosko	"Report From Israel” 1 Peter 1:1-9
April 13 Farley	"Becoming Myself: The Master You Obey” Mark 8:34 - 9:1	JC 21 – Surrendering in Jesus
April 20 Baca	"Becoming Myself: The Healer You Welcome” John 21:15-23	JC 22 – Restoring in Jesus
April 27 Jay Shirley	"Learning to Live by an Alternative Energy Source” Hebrews 10:23-25	JC 23 – Forgiving in Jesus
May 4 Baca	“Becoming Myself: The Confidant You Cherish” Matthew 18:21-35	JC 24 – Reaching Out in Jesus
May 11 – Pentecost, Mother’s Day ?????
May 18 ?????
May 25 – Memorial Day Baca
June 1 Baca
June 8 – Promotion Sunday Baca
June 15 – Father’s Day, U.S. Open ?????
June 22 – General Assembly Baca
June 29 – Independence Day? Baca

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