On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, we’re looking at models of Fatherhood starting with famous dads in the Bible. Trouble is, it seems, that Abraham, Jacob, David and others turn out to have some serious shortcomings when it comes to raising their kids… as do dads of every age! Join us this Sunday as we perhaps discern, amid the paternal false starts and setbacks, a true model for a loving parent that may bolster us both as well-intentioned parents and as thankful children of God. 10:00 am in the Sanctuary!

This coming Sunday, June 9, we’ll be discussing the ancient story of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the so-called “birthday of the Christian Church.” It’s an exciting saga of mystery, courage, faith and transformation. The second chapter of Acts will our focus, and everyone in worship will have a chance to share their views and ask questions. To prepare, click on the image below of the “cheat sheet” for the service. Review it and then join us in the sanctuary this Sunday at Laurel at 10:00 am!

BE OUR GUEST!… For us at Laurel Church, these words remind us of the delightful song from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” but also of the kind of welcome we’d like to offer to our neighbors on Easter Day. For literally billions of Christians around the globe, Easter marks the climax of their faith, a time to rejoice once again that life wins over death, Jesus — the friend of the outcast and “sinner” – is indeed Lord!

And yet, for many others, it may be moment to re-enter the life of faith, to celebrate coming together as a family in a safe and secure place or simply to find inspiration and encouragement for the coming week. At our 10:00 am service on Easter Sunday, April 21, we hope to honor what may be in the hearts and expectations of all in worship. We believe God loves us just the way we are, and as those who seek to follow Jesus, we want to do the same.

JOIN US IN WORSHIP on this Palm Sunday, April 14 at 10:00 am as the Laurel choir presents, “It Is Finished,” a poignant choral retelling of Jesus’ last days culminating with the Crucifixion. The cantata is structured around a theme of “tenebrae” or shadows, alluding to the diminishing light of Christ in the world as he made his journey to the Cross. This musically-themed service is free of charge.

The full color edition of the April Gazette is ready with news about special activities at Laurel for Holy Week and Easter Day. To read it, click on the icon below.

April 2019 Gazette

You’re invited to join the conversation this coming Sunday, March 10, 2019, as the whole worshipping congregation seeks to interpret the Bible text for the morning. This Sunday we’ll be looking at Luke 4 where Jesus preaches his first sermon to the hometown audience in Nazareth and receives what turns out to be an explosive response! What upset the homefolk so much? How would churches today receive his challenging words?

To get a head start, click on the graphic download the the two-page study guide. Hope to see you at 10:00 am on Sunday at Laurel!

To access our full-color March 2019 Gazette please click on the graphic below.