DATE: Sunday, October 24, 2021 TITLE: The Believers Share Their Possessions: Lessons from Monopoly FACILITATOR: Carol Davis SCRIPTURE: Acts 4:32-37. The Believers Share Their Possessions 32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great pow…

What are you anxious about, and what helps you through anxious moments? What experiences of resurrection have you experienced during anxious moments? What joys you are experiencing in these uncertain days? Worry, tomorrow, and who holds the future were related themes that provided the focus for the worship service August 8 shared via Zoom. Scriptur…

Courage is action. The worship experience June 13 included the story of Samson and the courage he displayed in holding on to his faith in God, information about a contest of barbershops to influence their community positively and the courage to do so in the face of possible opposition, thoughts on metamorphosis and the courage to change, as well as…

Hannah Musa from Jos, Nigeria joined us, via Zoom, for worship this past Sunday (May 30, 2021). Having her share with us about “In the Gray”, a film project she helped bring to reality, was a joy and blessing. She offered commentary that was helpful in understanding the film as well as gaining awareness about the challenges that Nigerian followers …

What obstacles have you witnessed Daughters of Deborah overcome? What obstacles are phenomenal women today overcoming? Women too frequently need to overcome obstacles and systems in order to achieve. The worship service on May 23 offers vignettes of women, both historical and present, who are overcomers. Supportive scriptures and theopoetic offerin…

Are you familiar with the story of Deborah, a lifelong leader, profound prophet and poet, fearless fighter, songwriter, and brilliant woman? The worship service, May 16, offered insights about Deborah, based on her story found in the book of Judges. Invitations were given during the service to share about “daughters of Deborah” (those special women…

The May 2nd worship service was the first in a four-week series focusing on women. Women were instrumental and played key roles in funding the itinerant ministry of Jesus. Women continue to hold key positions of leadership in not-for-profit organizations making a positive social impact. The worship service on May 2nd highlighted the names and activ…

Mother’s Day is celebrated the 2nd Sunday of May each year. Worship this past Sunday, May 9, followed along with this celebration theme. Included in the service were vignettes about special women who contributed significantly with their lives, and whose contributions while important to the context and time in which they lived have continued as a le…

This month our services at the Canton COB have focused on renewal. How have we experienced renewal of what the sacrifice of Jesus means in our lives? How have we witnessed renewal in nature? How have we experienced renewal regarding our commitment to sustaining the environment? These are powerful questions we’ve reflected on throughout the month. B…

Creation is a gift to each and all of us. We are called to be stewards of this amazing natural endowment but experience and history reminds us of ways in which we have missed the mark. In 1970, a movement began to express an urgency that we, humans, need to pick up the pace of our stewardship practices or else this wondrous phenomenon with co-exist…

Worship this Sunday focuses on the theme that “we are never alone in our resurrections” and was inspired by American astronauts of Apollo 13. A question to spark our thinking and conversation is: Why should others be included in our resurrections? Links to the elements of the service are as follows: Apollo 13 theme music and Hubble photos Apollo 13…

Kevin is producing the service this Sunday which will consider the subject of desire. Using a chapter entitled The Man, from Ray Bradbury’s book The Illustrated Man, along with thoughts from Irish poet John O’Donohue, the opportunity will be offered to explore desire’s divergent paths. What is your response to science fiction? One angle is consider…

On this Sunday, the service is produced by Martha Harr. She will explore a few motifs from Ray Bradbury’s book Fahrenheit 451. If you are uncertain about the meaning of the word motif, and how it assists in making theological connections, listen in to learn more. What is your response to science fiction? One angle is considering the genre to be pur…

Mar. 14 – Dr. Steven Schweitzer, Academic Dean at Bethany Theological Seminary, is our guest presenter this Sunday. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in connecting science fiction and theology. Anyone who has experienced Steve’s presentations can attest that he will keep your attention regardless of the subject matter. His ability t…

What is your response to science fiction? One angle is considering the genre to be purely fantasy and entertainment without any substance. Another angle is learning that we are using today what was considered fiction or fantasy only several years ago. So is it fantasy or prophecy? How does science fiction continue to provide formation for our lives…

This month, the Canton Church of the Brethren will be recognizing the contributions of African Americans and their central role in U.S. History. Please enjoy the following audio recording from our service from Sunday, 2/28/21. THEME: Overcoming Overcoming fear of injustice is a reality for people of color that white people may not experience as int…

This month, the Canton Church of the Brethren will be recognizing the contributions of African Americans and their central role in U.S. History. Please enjoy the following audio recording from our service from Sunday, 2/21/21. THEME: Dreaming ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What dreams do you have for humanity to exist peaceably and justly? If these dreams ar…

This month, the Canton Church of the Brethren will be recognizing the contributions of African Americans and their central role in U.S. History. Please enjoy the following audio recording from our service from Sunday, 2/14/21. THEME: Love Your Enemy ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Do we really forgive people if we cannot forget? What stories of Jesus are exam…

This month, the Canton Church of the Brethren will be recognizing the contributions of African Americans and their central role in U.S. History. Please enjoy the following audio recording from our service from Sunday, 2/7/21. THEME: Hate as a Measurement of Unambiguous Love ESSENTIAL QUESTION: After all that they endured, why did the people never g…

Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier continues the sermon series on Roots that we should plant and pluck as we pursue being disciple making disciples.Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier continues the sermon series on Roots that we should plant and pluck as we pursue our mission to glorify God by being disciple-making disciples.Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier begins a new sermon series on Roots that we should plant and pluck as we pursue our mission to glorify God by being disciple-making disciples.Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Timothy Clothier

When the Lord Prepares a Table in the Presence of My Enemies - March 15, 2020, C. Franklin Iyasere byProvidence Church

Pastor Rosanna's sermon series "Holy Manna" during Lent. Her sermon for the third Sunday of Lent is we cannot live without water for our bodies; we also need living water for our spiritsPastor Rosanna McFadden

Pastor Rosanna's sermon series "Holy Manna" during Lent. Her sermon for the third Sunday of Lent is we cannot live without water for our bodies; we also need living water for our spiritsPastor Rosanna McFadden

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Pastor Rosanna's sermon series "Holy Manna" during Lent. Her sermon for the second Sunday of Lent is God makes promises that we cannot understand, and may struggle to accept, but we can believe in our faithful GodPastor Rosanna McFadden

Pastor Rosanna's sermon series "Holy Manna" during Lent. Her sermon for the second Sunday of Lent is God makes promises that we cannot understand, and may struggle to accept, but we can believe in our faithful GodPastor Rosanna McFadden

Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Rosanna's sermon series "Holy Manna" during Lent. Her sermon for the first Sunday of Lent is on Different responses to temptation, different outcomes. We need food for our bodies, but how can food play a part in our spiritual lives?Pastor Rosanna McFadden

Pastor Rosanna's sermon series "Holy Manna" during Lent. Her sermon for the first Sunday of Lent is on Different responses to temptation, different outcomes. We need food for our bodies, but how can food play a part in our spiritual lives?Pastor Rosanna McFadden

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https://cantonbrethrenchurch.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/how-dare-you.mp3 Sermon Title: How Dare You Speaker: Pastor Kevin Kessler Scripture: Romans 8:22-23, Isaiah 57:16-21, Genesis 2:15 Date: Sunday, March 1, 2020 Romans 8:22-23 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not…

Genesis 22Pastor Timothy Clothier

Guest Speaker, Stan Noffsinger's sermon on his recent visit to the Philippines during the time of the recent volcano eruptionStan Noffsinger - Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker, Stan Noffsinger's sermon on his recent visit to the Philippines during the time of the recent volcano eruptionStan Noffsinger - Guest Speaker

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Exodus 17; Numbers 14Pastor Timothy Clothier

Pastor Rosanna's sermon on Joy, the third Sunday of Praise, Blessing, and Joy sermon series.Pastor Rosanna McFadden

Pastor Rosanna's sermon on Joy, the third Sunday of Praise, Blessing, and Joy sermon series.Pastor Rosanna McFadden

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