A special thanks to Martin Hutchison for sharing our devotion last week (Dec. 27). Martin, Pastor at Community of Joy Church of the Brethren in Salisbury, Maryland, encouraged everyone there to find a way to spread the word of God and the good news that Jesus brought to the world. Thanks Martin for a very inspiring 5 @ 5!
Thanks to Julie Foster who was the service leader and a special thanks to Corey Reichard who was featured during the song "Little Drummer Boy".
Plan to attend each Sunday night for uplifting time together through Celebrating the glory of God through song, prayer, devotion and fellowship.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Coming Up This Week at 5@5
December 27
Join us this week as we welcome Martin Hutchison as our speaker. Martin is the pastor at Community of Joy Church of the Brethren in Salisbury, Maryland.
Plan to be there for our informal time together of Celebrating the word of God through music, prayer, and fellowship together.
Devotion Theme: "Listen Up"
Scripture:
Isaiah 35: 1-10
1 The desert and the parched land will be glad;
the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.
Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom;
it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the LORD,
the splendor of our God.
Strengthen the feeble hands,
steady the knees that give way;
say to those with fearful hearts,
"Be strong, do not fear;
your God will come,
he will come with vengeance;
with divine retribution
he will come to save you."
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened
and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Then will the lame leap like a deer,
and the mute tongue shout for joy.
Water will gush forth in the wilderness
and streams in the desert.
The burning sand will become a pool,
the thirsty ground bubbling springs.
In the haunts where jackals once lay,
grass and reeds and papyrus will grow.
And a highway will be there;
it will be called the Way of Holiness.
The unclean will not journey on it;
it will be for those who walk in that Way;
wicked fools will not go about on it.
No lion will be there, nor will any ferocious beast get up on it;
they will not be found there.
But only the redeemed will walk there,
and the ransomed of the LORD will return.
They will enter Zion with singing;
everlasting joy will crown their heads.
Gladness and joy will overtake them,
and sorrow and sighing will flee away. NIV
Join us this week as we welcome Martin Hutchison as our speaker. Martin is the pastor at Community of Joy Church of the Brethren in Salisbury, Maryland.
Plan to be there for our informal time together of Celebrating the word of God through music, prayer, and fellowship together.
Devotion Theme: "Listen Up"
Scripture:
Isaiah 35: 1-10
1 The desert and the parched land will be glad;
the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.
Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom;
it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the LORD,
the splendor of our God.
Strengthen the feeble hands,
steady the knees that give way;
say to those with fearful hearts,
"Be strong, do not fear;
your God will come,
he will come with vengeance;
with divine retribution
he will come to save you."
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened
and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Then will the lame leap like a deer,
and the mute tongue shout for joy.
Water will gush forth in the wilderness
and streams in the desert.
The burning sand will become a pool,
the thirsty ground bubbling springs.
In the haunts where jackals once lay,
grass and reeds and papyrus will grow.
And a highway will be there;
it will be called the Way of Holiness.
The unclean will not journey on it;
it will be for those who walk in that Way;
wicked fools will not go about on it.
No lion will be there, nor will any ferocious beast get up on it;
they will not be found there.
But only the redeemed will walk there,
and the ransomed of the LORD will return.
They will enter Zion with singing;
everlasting joy will crown their heads.
Gladness and joy will overtake them,
and sorrow and sighing will flee away. NIV
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Coming Up This Week at 5@5
December 20
We look forward to Norris Bunn sharing a devotion this week. It promises to be an inspiring time together as we continue to prepare for the coming of Christ during this Christmas Season.
Last Week at 5 @ 5 (Dec. 13) was another great week. While we were a bit smaller because of the children's program later that evening at Church we still had an uplifting time together. Micah Morris shared about about how Jesus may come to each of us in unexpected ways, just like he did when he was born in a stable and placed in a manger over 2000 years ago.
Melissa Rodriguez joined the Priase Band which once again sound great as we sang a combonation of Christmas songs and uplifitng Christian songs.
Everyone is invited to join us each Sunday evening from 5:00-6:00pm as we celebrate the love that God has for each one of us through Celebrating, Singing, Praying, Teaching and Fellowship. Plan to come this week!
We look forward to Norris Bunn sharing a devotion this week. It promises to be an inspiring time together as we continue to prepare for the coming of Christ during this Christmas Season.
Last Week at 5 @ 5 (Dec. 13) was another great week. While we were a bit smaller because of the children's program later that evening at Church we still had an uplifting time together. Micah Morris shared about about how Jesus may come to each of us in unexpected ways, just like he did when he was born in a stable and placed in a manger over 2000 years ago.
Melissa Rodriguez joined the Priase Band which once again sound great as we sang a combonation of Christmas songs and uplifitng Christian songs.
Everyone is invited to join us each Sunday evening from 5:00-6:00pm as we celebrate the love that God has for each one of us through Celebrating, Singing, Praying, Teaching and Fellowship. Plan to come this week!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Coming Up This Week at 5@5
December 13
Devotion title: "What Do You Expect?"
Scriputre:
Luke 2: 1; 3-7
"In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem to the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in clothes and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." NIV
Devotion title: "What Do You Expect?"
Scriputre:
Luke 2: 1; 3-7
"In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem to the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in clothes and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." NIV
Monday, December 7, 2009
Preparing For The Season
December 6th was an inspirational night at 5@5 as Julie Foster gave the devotion and talked about preparing for the season by remembering the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Thank you Julie for a great devotion and for reminding us of the true meaning for the season.
Cardo Lianez joined the Praise Band for the first time this week. Thanks to Cardo and the entire band which was great once again!
Plan to attend this coming Sunday, December 13th. Come as you are for our informal gathering as we continue to celebrate our time with God together.
Cardo Lianez joined the Praise Band for the first time this week. Thanks to Cardo and the entire band which was great once again!
Plan to attend this coming Sunday, December 13th. Come as you are for our informal gathering as we continue to celebrate our time with God together.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
We All Need Some Hope!
November 29th was another great 5 @ 5. It's hard to believe that it's already been a month since we started this adventure together. Although we were a little smaller in number this past week, due to Thanksgiving, we still had a great gathering as we celebrated God's gifts of Music, Prayer, Fellowship and his word. Micah's theme this past week was "Hope for the Season, Hope for Our Life" and was based on Luke 18: 35-43 and Psalm 62: 5-8. This Sunday was also the First Sunday of Advent, and the first candle on Advent is the candle of Hope.
The music group was wonderful as usual! Thanks to Julie Foster for being the service leader and to Cardo Lianez for being the Scriputre Reader.
Plan to join us this Sunday, from 5:00-6:00pm for our casual, celebration style group!
The music group was wonderful as usual! Thanks to Julie Foster for being the service leader and to Cardo Lianez for being the Scriputre Reader.
Plan to join us this Sunday, from 5:00-6:00pm for our casual, celebration style group!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Coming Up This Week at 5 @ 5
November 29
Devotion Title: "Hope for the Season, Hope for our Lives"
Scriptures:
Luke 18: 35-43
"As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, 'Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.' He called out, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!' Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, 'Son of David, have mercy on me!' Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 'What do you want me to do for you?' 'Lord, I want to see,' he replied. Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.' Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God." NIV
Psalm 62: 5-8
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hears to him, for God is our refuge." NIV
Devotion Title: "Hope for the Season, Hope for our Lives"
Scriptures:
Luke 18: 35-43
"As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, 'Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.' He called out, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!' Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, 'Son of David, have mercy on me!' Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 'What do you want me to do for you?' 'Lord, I want to see,' he replied. Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.' Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God." NIV
Psalm 62: 5-8
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hears to him, for God is our refuge." NIV
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Another Great 5 @ 5
"It's Time to Give Thanks"
November 22 was another amazing night for 5 @ 5. With an energetic crowd the praise band was able to get everyone excited and rocking during our time together. Out devotion Title was "It's Time to Give Thanks" and was centered around Psalm 136. During this season of Thanksgiving, it's easy to forget the many gifts that God has given each one of us. This Thanksgiving as you gather around the table with family and friends, be sure so thank God for his many gifts that he has provided each of us.
A special thanks goes out to Heidi Bunn who served as the Service Leader and to Preston Knight who read the scripture. Thanks to Cris Armstrong and Corey Reichard who played instruments and created a great atmosphere for praising the Lord!
Mark your Calendars now for 5 @ 5 this Sunday from 5-6 at First Church of the Brethren. Come join out Casual, Celebration style group and bring friends too!
November 22 was another amazing night for 5 @ 5. With an energetic crowd the praise band was able to get everyone excited and rocking during our time together. Out devotion Title was "It's Time to Give Thanks" and was centered around Psalm 136. During this season of Thanksgiving, it's easy to forget the many gifts that God has given each one of us. This Thanksgiving as you gather around the table with family and friends, be sure so thank God for his many gifts that he has provided each of us.
A special thanks goes out to Heidi Bunn who served as the Service Leader and to Preston Knight who read the scripture. Thanks to Cris Armstrong and Corey Reichard who played instruments and created a great atmosphere for praising the Lord!
Mark your Calendars now for 5 @ 5 this Sunday from 5-6 at First Church of the Brethren. Come join out Casual, Celebration style group and bring friends too!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Coming Up This Week at 5 @ 5
November 22
Devotion Title: "It's Time to Give Thanks"
Scripture:
Psalm 136: 1-9;26:
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods, His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords, His love endures forever.
to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
who made the great lights- His love endures forever.
the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of heaven, His love endures forever."
NIV
Devotion Title: "It's Time to Give Thanks"
Scripture:
Psalm 136: 1-9;26:
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods, His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords, His love endures forever.
to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
who made the great lights- His love endures forever.
the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of heaven, His love endures forever."
NIV
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
What's Your Song?
Sunday, November 15 was another great evening for 5 @ 5. The devotion topic was "What's Your Song?" and was based on Ephesians 2: 8-10 and on the Casting Crowns song "Lifesong". The devotion asked "What is the Theme Song, or life song, for your life and in what ways are we living and writing our song?"
Thank you to Casey Morris who was the service leader and to Daniel Mason who read the scripture.
5 @ 5 meets every Sunday evening from 5:00-6:00pm. Plan to attend this Casual, Celebration time together!
Thank you to Casey Morris who was the service leader and to Daniel Mason who read the scripture.
5 @ 5 meets every Sunday evening from 5:00-6:00pm. Plan to attend this Casual, Celebration time together!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Coming up this week at 5 @ 5
November 15
Everyone is invited to come to this casual time of celebrating, singing, praying, teaching and fellowship beginning at 5:00pm.
Theme: "What's Your Song?"
Scripture:
Ephesians 2: 8-10:
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." NIV
Everyone is invited to come to this casual time of celebrating, singing, praying, teaching and fellowship beginning at 5:00pm.
Theme: "What's Your Song?"
Scripture:
Ephesians 2: 8-10:
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." NIV
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Let's Get Loud
It's time to "Get Loud" as individuals, as a church, and as a family of believers! The devotion on Nov. 8 was based on Psalms 150 and was titled "Let's Get Loud". As believers we have been silenced by non-believers for too long, it's time that we shout from the mountaintop about the love of God in our lives. It's also time that we as individuals let God's love flow from our heart and from our lips as we glow in the love that he has given us! And as a church, what can we do to get that snowball that is our church moving downhill, picking up more and more momentum and getting bigger and bigger?
Also, we would like to give a special thanks to Julie Foster for being the service leader and to Beth Cash for reading the scripture.
Plan to attend next Sunday, from 5:00-6:00pm at First Church of the Brethren!
Also, we would like to give a special thanks to Julie Foster for being the service leader and to Beth Cash for reading the scripture.
Plan to attend next Sunday, from 5:00-6:00pm at First Church of the Brethren!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Coming Up This Week at 5 @ 5
November 8
Everyone is invited to come to this casual, celebration style group!
Devotion Title: "Let's Get Loud"
Scripture:
Psalm 150: 1-6
"Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, priase him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, priase him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." NIV
Everyone is invited to come to this casual, celebration style group!
Devotion Title: "Let's Get Loud"
Scripture:
Psalm 150: 1-6
"Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, priase him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, priase him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." NIV
Monday, November 2, 2009
5 @ 5 Kickoff is a Huge Success!
Kickoff night for 5 @ 5 went great, with an energetic crowd that varied in age set the stage for what will be an uplifting, joyful experience each Sunday Evening.
We would like to thank Heidi Bunn for being the service leader, and Norm Gerber for being the Scripture Reader. A special thanks also to the music group, which sounded great and thanks to Brad Rodriguez and Corey Reichard for handling the Audio/Visual aspects of the evening.
Also, Thanks to Ricardo and Wendy Lianez for the sign that was at the front entrance, it looked great!
Micah Morris gave a devotion titled "Our Great Adventure" centered around the text from 1 Corinthians 2:9 and Matthew 5:14-16.
5 @ 5 will meet each Sunday evening in the Sanctuary at First Church of the Brethren in Harrisonburg, VA. Everyone is invited to the casual, celebration style group that has started! Make plans now to attend next Sunday!
Kickoff night for 5 @ 5 went great, with an energetic crowd that varied in age set the stage for what will be an uplifting, joyful experience each Sunday Evening.
We would like to thank Heidi Bunn for being the service leader, and Norm Gerber for being the Scripture Reader. A special thanks also to the music group, which sounded great and thanks to Brad Rodriguez and Corey Reichard for handling the Audio/Visual aspects of the evening.
Also, Thanks to Ricardo and Wendy Lianez for the sign that was at the front entrance, it looked great!
Micah Morris gave a devotion titled "Our Great Adventure" centered around the text from 1 Corinthians 2:9 and Matthew 5:14-16.
5 @ 5 will meet each Sunday evening in the Sanctuary at First Church of the Brethren in Harrisonburg, VA. Everyone is invited to the casual, celebration style group that has started! Make plans now to attend next Sunday!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Coming Up This Week at 5 @ 5
November 1st
Kickoff Night for 5 @ 5
Everyone is invited to come to our time of Celebrating, Singing, Praying, Teaching and Fellowship, beginning at 5:00!
Devotion Title: "Our Great Adventure"
Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 2:9
"However, as it is written: 'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him'" NIV
Matthew 5:14-16:
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." NIV
Kickoff Night for 5 @ 5
Everyone is invited to come to our time of Celebrating, Singing, Praying, Teaching and Fellowship, beginning at 5:00!
Devotion Title: "Our Great Adventure"
Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 2:9
"However, as it is written: 'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him'" NIV
Matthew 5:14-16:
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." NIV
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