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Dr. Eelman is on sabbatical leave.
We will welcome him back in early July. |
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Scott
Nowack: The
Way of the Shepherd
April 13, 2008. The way of the shepherd,
the way of Jesus Christ, is through the gate that leads to fertile
pastures. And in this unknown, new place, Christ protects us by walking
ahead of us like a good shepherd calling each of us by name, caring for
all as he cares for each. |
Brent
Eelman:
The Frozen Un-chosen
Mar 23, 2008.
There
will be times when the foundations of our life shake like the
earthquake on Easter morning. Will we respond to this world
and to the challenges of the future like the soldiers guarding the
tomb, frozen with fear? Or will we
respond with hope. The good news of Easter is that fear no longer controls us,
and we can respond to all the challenges of living with hope,
proclaiming in word and deed: He is risen. Alleluia! |
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Brent
Eelman:
The One Man March
Mar 16, 2008.
Today we celebrate Christ’s “one man march” into the capital city,
the hub of political power and authority. We live in a politically
charged world and often we too, get involved in ideological arguments.
It is time for people of faith to follow Christ into our places of power
and declare Christ’s message of peace and truth. We also need to
declare it with the humility of one who rides a donkey. |
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Brent
Eelman:
God's Guilt Trip
Mar 9, 2008.
The season of Lent is a time when we are called to examine ourselves
and we live our lives. Our self examination can become a trap of
despair if we clothe ourselves in guilt. We can get caught up in
“shoulda, coulda, woulda’s” or the “if
only’s”
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Brent
Eelman:
The Vision Exam
Mar 2, 2008.
We don’t always see things completely. Our vision is flawed.
We think we see things the way they are, but as time passes and reveals
the mystery behind history, we are often wrong. Others often fail
to see what God sees in us. When God calls upon us, wherever we are, we
need to respond, “Here I am.. Yes.”
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Brent
Eelman:
Bottled Water
Feb 24, 2008.
What is the living water that you are seeking in your
life? Where do you go to quench the thirst that does not seem quenchable?
What do you do to ease that pervasive anxiety that is rooted in the
knowledge that something is missing in our lives?
Annual Meeting of the Congregation. Closing
Remarks of Dr. Brent J. Eelman. |
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Brent
Eelman:
Blessings Beyond Borders
Feb 17, 2008.
God’s gift of love, given in Jesus Christ, is a gift to
the world, for the world. It is a gift that blesses beyond the
borders and boundaries that we build to exclude others and to protect
ourselves. God loved the world so much, that he gave his only child, his
son. To those who believe, it is the gift of eternal life. |
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Brent
Eelman:
A Wilderness Experience
Feb 10, 2008.
The season of Lent is a time of introspection for all
Christians. It is a time to retreat, to enter that spiritual wilderness
and seek the self awareness that is attained by wrestling with
temptation. For forty days, Christ wrestled with temptation and his
calling. He emerged from that wilderness, not tired, but ready, refreshed
and prepared to serve. May these 40 days of our lives be a time to gain
self-awareness. |
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Brent
Eelman:
A Climbing Expedition
Feb 3, 2008.
One of the lessons that we can take from the
transfiguration, is that our spiritual lives do not merely consist of the
mountain top experiences. They are lived out in the ordinary and
often mundane moments of life… and these are moments equally sacred! As we
enter this season of Lent, we are called to reflect on Jesus’
descent from that mountain, and how faithfulness and discipleship are
lived out in the valleys of life. |
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Brent
Eelman:
A Foolish Word?
Jan 27, 2008.
The challenge for us today is to have the audacity of the
fool; to proclaim hope in the midst of despair; to see opportunity and
promise in the midst of chaos; to see the hand of God in times of
trouble; to pursue the peace of Christ, when others want to fight; to
share and serve others in a world that proclaims “me first!”. The
challenge for us is to embody the foolish word of our Jesus Christ in our
lives today. |
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Brent
Eelman:
What Are You Looking For?
Jan 20, 2008.
We are all searchers and are hungry. We look in
different places and often find ourselves disappointed. Christ tells us
that we will find what we are looking for, by following him, serving in
his name, continuing his mission. This is the challenge of the gospel. |
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Brent
Eelman:
What Pleases God?
Jan 13, 2008.
In baptism as parents we declare that the child
belongs, not to us, but to God. In our baptism, God declares the
same. You are my children. I love you unconditionally. You are the source
of my pleasure and joy. This is the good news of the Gospel. |
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Brent
Eelman:
Frightened by the Light
Christmas Eve, Dec 24,
2007
When God enters our world, it is
often a frightening occasion. It makes demands on us, and we know
that our life will never be the same after that moment. The
shepherds offer us an example of faithfulness. Though frightened by the
light, they were not overcome by fear. They did not flee the light, but
heard in their hearts the message that it proclaimed about the birth of a
savior. |
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Brent
Eelman:
Cracks in the Family Tree
Dec 23,
2007.
Matthew
did not gild his gospel. He told the truth about this man Jesus, that he was a
human being, and that when one examined his pedigree, one would find some
pretty seamy stories, and people of questionable reputation and
character. Hope is the primary theme in Advent. It declares all people,
regardless of reputation or history, are part of God’s wonderful plan of
redemption, and that
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Brent
Eelman:
Joy in the Wasteland
Dec 16,
2007.
The words of Isaiah speak to the
wastelands of our spirit, the emptiness of our souls. They promise a gift that
will bring joy to this weary planet. A promise that, indeed we shall see “the
glory of the Lord.” Its light emanates from a child, born to transform the
deserts that surround us, into the fertile habitation of hope and fulfillment.
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Brent
Eelman:
See No Evil, Hear No Evil…
Dec 9,
2007.
Isaiah’s vision
of the coming messiah, included three related characteristics: 1.
Commitment to truth. 2. Commitment to humanity. 3.Commitment to wisdom.
The message for us today is that these characteristics not only describe
the messiah, they are virtues we are called to embody. |
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Brent
Eelman:
What Have We Learned?
Dec 2,
2007.
History tells us that we have learned an awful
lot about how to hurt, about how to terrorize, about how to kill,
about how to get back at others. We have learned an awful lot about
destroying and being destroyed. Advent is a call to learn the ways
that lead to the fulfillment of the angel’s song at the birth
of Jesus: “Peace on earth, good will to all.” |
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Worship Schedule
Fall, Winter, Spring: The services for the Worship of God at APC are at 9:00 and 10:45 am. Nursery and toddler care is available
in Rooms 110 and 112 during both services. Church School for age 3 to grade 6 and the Adult
Forum is at 9:00 am. 3 & 4 year-olds go to the Children's Choir Room.
Kindergarten to 6th graders begin with worship with their families in the
sanctuary. Following the children's message, they go to their workshops. Grades 7-8 and the Senior High Dialogue meet at 10
am.
Special Services: There are special services of worship on Ash
Wednesday at 7:30 pm, Maundy Thursday at 7:30 pm., Good Friday at 2:00 pm.
and 7:30 pm. and Christmas Eve at 5:00, 7:30, and 11:00 pm..
Sacraments: The Lord's Supper is celebrated on the first Sunday
of the month at both services. Baptism is celebrated at either service.
Ministerial Staff
The Reverend Dr. Brent James Eelman,
Head of Staff
The Reverend Scott Nowack,
Associate Pastor for Youth and Christian Education
Judith Dwyer,
Director of Pastoral Ministries
The Reverend Dr. Royal
Kemper, Minister to Older Adults
John Sall,
Director of Music Ministries
G. Stanley Powell, Minister of Music, Emeritus
Ethel Geist, Organist
Ruth Ideen Sall,
Director of Children's Choirs
Sally Bowie, Handbell Director
Marilyn Carter, R.N., Parish Nurse Coordinator
William H. Bertolet, Operations Manager
Jack Waters, Interim Operations Manager
George Washington's Prayer for the Nation
"And now, Almighty Father, if it is Thy holy will
that we shall obtain a place and name among the nations of the earth,
grant that we may be enabled to show our gratitude for Thy goodness
by our endeavors to fear and obey Thee.
Bless us with thy wisdom in our counsels, success in battle,
and let our victories be tempered with humanity.
Endow, also, our enemies with enlightened minds,
that they become sensible of their injustice,
and willing to restore our liberty and peace.
Grant the petition of Thy servant,
for the sake of whom Thou hast called Thy beloved Son;
nevertheless, not my will, but Thine be done."
Hate can stifle evil, but God's Love has
the power to transform evil.
Service of Installation for
Brent J. Eelman
October 14, 2001
Installation Slide show
Reception slide show
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