Are you a “salt of the earth” type of person? Would others say that you “bring light” into dark places? We’ll take a look at these famous phrases from the gospel of Matthew and see what wisdom we can extract. Leave your bushel baskets at home and come join us for Celebration this Sunday, February 9th at 10:00 a.m.
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from “The Gadfly” by Dimitri Shostakovich Richard Larsen, Violin Maria Roy, Piano
In Celebration this Sunday, we will honor the life and legacy of Pete Seeger by singing a rousing version of “I Had a Hammer” for our closing song. So tune your guitars, ukes, banjos, harmonicas, and mandolins, or shake the dust from your tambourines and then bring them at 9:45 a.m. for a quick run-thru. We’ll play it in G and click through to practice the harmonies with Peter, Paul and Mary. At the core of Pete Seeger’s remarkable life was the notion that everyone can participate and everyone can make a difference in the world. He often spoke of himself as a “song leader”, but not a performer because his goal was to get everyone singing, not just listening to him.
Please join us for an evening of food, wine, and tunes from the Great American Songbook to benefit the ministry and mission of Montclair Presbyterian Church. Our own Melinda V. McLain will be singing with the amazing Tom Dambly Quartet featuring: Paul Blankenship, piano; Tim Kelly, bass; Joel Davel, drums; and Tom Dambly, trumpet. The no-host bar and reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and the concert at 7:00 p.m. $10 suggested donation at the door, but all are welcome!
Two Traditional Shaker Songs Arranged by Kevin Siegfried
Throughout the season of epiphany (which lasts until Ash Wednesday, March 5) we will be exploring the wisdom of Jesus while developing our own abilities to be wiser and more loving people. Our text this week is Matthew 4:12-23, the story of Jesus calling a bunch of fishermen to be disciples. Wise or not wise? Join us during weekly Bible study on Wednesdays from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. and at Celebration on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
In our Sunday Celebration this week we will remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Chestnut Choir will be singing “Precious Lord” and everyone who wants to sing should simply show up at 9:15 a.m. Pastor Melinda’s sermon will be focused on Matthew 5: 43-45. Please join us at 10:00 a.m.
By Deborah Rae Thomson Performed by the Intermezzi Choir of the Pacific Boychoir Academy
By Petr Eben Performed by the Intermezzi Choir of the Pacific Boychoir Academy
For the early church, eating meals together was an important part of their identity and activity as a spiritual community. This is a part of the Christian tradition that we LOVE! During Celebration this Sunday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m., join us as we explore our collective wisdom and share the sacrament of communion with one another. And the Intermezzi of Pacific Boy Choir will be on hand to provide beautiful music for our service!