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April 17, 2018

Prelude: Annika Ewers played “There Is a Redeemer,” and “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” on the violin. The youth choir followed with “There Is Sunshine in My Soul.”

Featured Testimonies: Victoria Worthington was thankful she was able to go to the youth challenge event, and for the supportive Christian friendships she enjoys. Emmaline Worthington also enjoyed the youth challenge, and said on the last night, during the prayer service, they could feel God’s presence ...

April 15, 2018

Prelude: The Serenaders played “Rock of Ages” and “Life’s Railway to Heaven.” Peter and Laura Moberg then joined the Serenaders and sang “He Set Me Free.”

Featured Testimonies: Hazel Wilson said she appreciates being able to watch our church services on the web and feels the same sweet Spirit at home that is felt at church. Tyler Green was thankful for the privilege to attend the youth challenge event recently, and the opportunity to pray together. Jodie ...

April 15, 2018

Prelude: Gary Riler played a saxophone solo of “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” and “When I Look into His Holiness.” The choir then sang “Hallelujah, Our God Reigns.”

First Special: Darla Hall and Deborah Brenner sang “I Found it All in Jesus.”

Scripture Reading: Ed Habre read Exodus 4:1-9.

Last Special: Michael McCarville (pictured above) played the guitar and sang “I’d Rather Have Jesus” with Andrea Gaston also accompanying on the guitar.

Sermon: Tom Pricskett used Exodus 4:10-12 for his...

April 13, 2018

Prelude: Michael McCarville and Andrea Gaston played a guitar duet including “Precious Memories,” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” and “I Saw the Light.” Larry and Kay Montgomery then joined with them and sang “An Unclouded Day.”

Featured Testimonies: Sam Ajayi said that as a student he tried to rid himself of sin through fasting but only went further into sin until the Lord saved him; he was surprised to learn of the many blessings included...

April 10, 2018

Prelude: Annika Ewers (pictured above) played a violin solo called “Concertino in D Major #15.”

Featured Testimonies: Tim Hammer praised God for a healing touch when he suffered an episode that usually would put him in the hospital for several days, but this time lasted only about a half hour. Jim Snider told of a concern he has had, yet he feels God’s peace after thinking about previous answers to prayer. Catey Hinkle was thankful...

April 8, 2018

Prelude: The orchestra played “Mighty Is Our God,” followed by the choir singing “One Thing Remains.”

Testimonies: Sam Asaya testified that recently he was feeling overwhelmed with his homework and responsibilities, but he prayed about it and the Lord gave him strength to get it done. Josh Friesen testified that he received his sanctification last camp meeting, and he is thankful for how God helped him make the necessary consecrations to receive it. Jeremy Heintz...

April 8, 2018

Prelude: The orchestra played “There Is None Like You” and “Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So.” Then the choir sang “Revelation 19.”

First special: Peter Moberg and Ashley Morgan (pictured above) sang “Here I Am, Lord.”

Testimony: Peter Moberg shared how the Lord saved him at the age of five while praying at his parents’ bedside, and that he still carries the verse Isaiah 26:3 in his wallet that his grandmother wrote out for him when he...

April 6, 2018

Prelude: Katia Fedosov played “Allegro from Sonata in E Minor” on the cello.

Testimonies: Terry Ross (pictured above) testified that he disliked going to church when he was young, but when he was saved at the age of fourteen, God became his best Friend and Helper. Kathy Owen said she is thankful for the privileges she has had in the Gospel, including working in the headquarters office and playing her violin in the church orchestra....

April 1, 2018

On Sunday evening, April 1, an Easter program was presented which featured the combined choir, orchestra, an ensemble, and narrators, all directed by Gary Riler. The orchestra began with arrangements of “Beautiful Savior” and “Easter Overture,” which included the familiar melodies of “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” and “Up from the Grave He Arose!” The opening pieces definitely set the tone of an Easter celebration!

After a brief welcome from John Musgrave, the celebration...

April 1, 2018

Prelude: The orchestra played “Then Came the Morning” and “Crown Him King! Medley.” The choir then sang “Easter Song,” accompanied by the orchestra.

First Special: A ladies’ quartet (pictured above) sang “Because He Lives.”

Scripture Reading: Tom Pricskett read Mark 16:1-14.

Last Special: The choir, accompanied by the orchestra, sang “And God Cried.”

Sermon: John Musgrave preached from 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, and said when people give their hearts to the Lord and experience the Resurrection power, they will find a Savior...