Sermons Series – The Jesus Trials
As we approach the celebration of Easter, this year we are going to walk through a series of texts from the Gospel of Matthew – a walk that will begin at Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and end at the cross. These passages are generally passed by in the rush from Palm Sunday to Easter, but they incorporate essential stories – not just for accurate historical reflection on Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem, but also for the theological understanding of how the depth of human failures collides with the grace and the truth of God. 2011 Lent Sermon Series – The Jesus...
Read MoreSalvation Army Food Preparation
Salvation Army Prep Date: April 9th We invite you to come be a part of this preparation which includes prepping foods for the main dish, preparing the salad and getting other items ready to go to the Salvation Army facility in Modesto. We meet at noon in Faith Center on April 9. If you would like to help, please let your Deacon know, or contact Cheryl Hall. Another way you can help is to bake cookies for us. We need people to sign up to bring 3 dozen or more cookies for each of those dates. The cookies are given out to the people with their meal and they do so appreciate the...
Read MoreEpilogue: Living By Faith
SERMON SERIES – HABAKKUK IN THE NEW TESTAMENT This Fall we will spent six weeks on a little known book of the Old Testament entitled “Habakkuk.” Habakkuk is considered one of the “minor prophets” as the book is short. However, the content of the book is deep and widely applicable to our lives. This series covered what it means to live by faith in the midst of troubled times. Here’s the ground we’ve covered so far: September 12 – The Collision of Faith and Life (Habakkuk 1:1-5) September 19 – Why Does God Do Nothing? (Habakkuk...
Read MoreCommunity Thanksgiving Dinner
Everyone is Welcome to Escalon Community Free Thanksgiving Dinner! November 25 – 11:30 – 1:30 at the Escalon Community Center! Escalon Ministerial Association does not want anyone to have to eat alone or go without a Thanksgiving meal. We invite you to join us for this special meal sponsored by the EMA on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner will be served from 11:30 – 1:30 pm. For those who are physically unable to attend the dinner, home delivery is available. For Delivery please call DeeAnna & Lounette at 838-6808. Please leave your name, address and phone number as...
Read MoreTravel Companion’s Day Trip November 17th
Wednesday, November 17 – Departing 9:30 am… Come join your friends for a tour of the Diocese of Stockton’s majestic Cathedral of Saint Mary’s of the Annunciation. Our host will be Father John Armistead who will guide us in understanding the cathedral’s architecture, rich history, and answer questions about Roman Catholic worship. Lunch Out! After touring the cathedral we’ll journey to Stockton’s oldest Mexican restaurant to enjoy the excellent food and wonderful atmosphere of the Arroyo Cafe at Quail Lakes. The Arroyo Cafe has been a favorite...
Read MoreChildren’s Christmas Program
December 12 – Wise Guys And Starry Skies First released in 1984, Wise Guys and Starry Skies quickly garnered the Dove Award for Best Children’s Musical and was presented by thousands of churches, world-wide. The story centers around Jesse, a boy who longs to be a wise man. He signs on as a camel boy with the three kings and other “wise guys,” cooks and camel boys. As they travel to find the heavenly king, Jesse shares what he knows of the coming Messiah through Old Testament prophecy and songs. When they finally arrive in Bethlehem, everyone’s heart is ready to receive and...
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