by Federated Church East Arlington | Sep 18, 2018 | prayers
So many are holding their collective breaths, Almighty God, as powerful wind and drenching waters come ashore with the name Florence. We lift up and hold close those whose homes, livelihoods, schools and very lives are at risk. We commit to supporting them with...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Sep 18, 2018 | past sermons
Mark 7:24-37 “How Are the Children?” September 9, 2018 “How are the children?” The dear ones who are here with us today are being well-cared for and encouraged and supported and prayed for while cooking up treats as they learn about God’s promise that came with the...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Sep 9, 2018 | prayers
Push us, Almighty God, out of our comfort zone at least once each day. Let us not overlook or let pass the unkindness or bigoted word, the joke made at another’s expense, or the slight of one in need. As has often been said, church is intended to comfort the...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Sep 7, 2018 | past sermons
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 “May the Words of My Mouth” September 2, 2018 “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) Those words have guided countless people throughout the ages when...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Sep 7, 2018 | past sermons
Exodus 3:1-15 “Freedom from Fear” August 26, 2018 Asking folks what they’re most afraid of is bound to open a can of worms. For some of us it is deeply personal – it could be a fear of flying or needles or germs. This past year a nationwide study was done once again...