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Video Archive
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2-12-2012 sermon
"Joy Comes with the Morning," a sermon based on Psalm 30
2-5-2012 sermon
"A Day in the Life," a sermon based on Mark 1:29-39
1-29-2012 dialog
"You -- Sitting in the Pew Next to Me," a dramatic dialog from Ann Weems' Reaching for Rainbows: Resources for Creative Worship. Ruling elders Margaret Searing and Frank Baehre perform the reading.
1-22-2012 officer installation
Ordination and installation of ruling elders and deacons
1-22-2012 sermon
"For God Alone," a sermon based on Psalm 62:5-12
1-15-2012
"By Water and Spirit," a sermon for Baptism of the Lord based on Mark 1:4-11. Ruling Elder Frank Baehre portrays John the Baptist.
1-8-2012
"The Light and the Dark," a sermon for Epiphany based on Matthew 2:1-23
1-1-2012
"A Psalm for the New Year," a sermon based on Psalm 148
12-24-2011
"Are You Ready for the Unexpected?", sermon at Christmas Eve 7:30 service
12-18-2011 afternoon
Christmas Concert by Chancel Choir
12-18-2011 morning
Christmas Pageant in morning worship service
12-11-2011
"Who Will You Be Expecting?", a sermon based on John 1:6-8, 19-28. Ruling elder Frank Baehre portrays John the Baptist.
12-4-2011
"Who Will You Be When He Comes?", a sermon based on 2 Peter 3:8-15a
11-27-2011
"What Will You Be Doing When He Comes?", a sermon based on Mark 13:24-37
11-20-2011
"Not the King You Were Expecting?", a sermon based on Ezekiel 34:11-16 and Matthew 25:31-46
11-13-2011
"Saints Alive!", a sermon based on 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
11-06-2011
"Choices," a sermon based on Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-15
10-30-2011
A sermon read by Elder Frank Baehre, written by Rev. Jessie Doerrer, based on Micah 3:5-12 and Matthew 23:1-12
10-23-2011
"Unfinished Business," a sermon based on Deuteronomy 34:1-12
10-16-2011
"Talking to God," a sermon based on Exodus 33:12-23
10-9-2011
"The Golden Calf, St. Paul, and Me," a sermon by Elder Frank Baehre based on Exodus 32:1-14 and Philippians 4:1-9
10-2-2011
"Rubbish," a sermon based on Philippians 3:4b-14. The slide show referenced in the sermon can be found at https://picasaweb.google.com/106805686126713755095/WellsMemorialLibraryInUpperJayNYAfterTropicalStormIreneInAugust2011?feat=flashalbum#slideshow/5651567415745304658
9-25-2011
"God at Work in You," a sermon based on Philippians 2:1-13
9-18-2011
"In One Spirit," a sermon based on Philippians 1:21-30
9-11-2011
1814-style order of worship commemorating the Battle of Plattsburgh on Sept. 14, 1814. Frank Baehre reads 1 Chronicles 17:16-17. The Chancel Choir, under the direction of David Carpenter, sings "Is Any Afflicted?" by William Billings. Rev. Kathleen Crighton reads Matthew 18:21-35 and preaches a sermon titled "Amazing Grace." The Prayers of Remembrance for 9-11-01 are available on Pastor Kathy's blog, http://newlifeinthenorthcountry.blogspot.com.
9-4-2011
"Jesus? Who's Jesus?" a sermon based on Matthew 16:13-20.
8-28-2011
Sermon Series: "So You're a Christian. What Does That Mean?" 4. "Genuine Love," based on Romans 12:9-21.
8-21-2011
Sermon Series: "So You're a Christian. What Does That Mean?" 3. "God's Gifts, Our Actions," based on Romans 12:1-8.
8-14-2011
Sermon Series: "So You're a Christian. What Does That Mean?" 2. "Is Christianity Inclusive or Exclusive?" based on Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32. Dan LaDue reads Matthew 15:21-28. Lori Ann Amons sings "Open the Eyes of My Heart," with David Carpenter on piano and Phil Wallace on drums.
8-7-2011
Sermon Series: "So You're a Christian. What Does That Mean?"
1. "Walking the Talk and Talking the Walk," based on Romans 10:5-17
7-31-2011
"All You Can Eat," based on Matthew 14:13-21
7-24-2011
"God's Great Promise," based on Romans 8:26-39
7-17-2011
"The Fool Revisited," a sermon by Rev. John Fitch based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-30
7-10-2011
"The Growing Season," based on Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
7-3-2011
"A Love Story," based on Genesis 24
6-26-2011 Vacation Bible School Preview
A visit with some of the Biblical characters featured in this year's Vacation Bible School: Mr. and Mrs. Noah, young David, Mordecai, and Esther. Scriptures: 1 Samuel 17:4-58 and Genesis 6:5 - 8:12. Soloist Margaret Searing sings "Tis a Gift to Be Simple."
6-19-2011 Trinity Sunday
"In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit," a sermon by elder Frank Baehre
6-12-2011 Pentecost Sermon
"Look What the Wind Blew In," based on Acts 2:1-21, preached at the 11:30 service
6-12-2011 Pentecost I
9:30 Worship Service Part I
6-12-2011 Pentecost II
9:30 Worship Service Part II
6-5-2011
"Is It Time Yet?" based on Acts 1:6-14
5-29-11
"We Are Not Alone," based on John 14:15-31
5-22-2011
"How Can We Know the Way?", based on John 14:1-14
5-15-2011
Presentation on North Country Mission of Hope by Roger Patnode and Kevin Farrington
5-08-2011 Mother's Day
A special Mother's Day service featuring presentations by Catharine Weiss, Matt Burgin, and Janora Stone. Marjorie Mapstone reads the scripture lesson.
5-01-2011
"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" based on Luke 24:13-35
4-24-2011 Easter sermon
"The Third Day," based on Matthew 28:1-10
4-24-2011 Praise Band
"Rise Up and Praise Him," an Easter anthem by the Praise Band
4-17-2011 Palm Sunday
A dramatic interpretation of the Passion Story from Matthew 26-27
3-20-2011
"The Man in the Dark," based on John 3:1-17
3-13-2011
"To Eat or Not to Eat," based on Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7Contact Us
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34 Brinkerhoff Street
Plattsburgh, Ny 12901
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