Jan 29 2012
Jesus called disciples from all walks of life: fishermen, tax collectors, scholars, freedom fighters, Jews, Greeks, oldies and youngsters. In their footsteps our mission is not to be pleasant and convenient but edgy and true.
Listen to a sermon by the Rev. Daniel Haas based on Jonah 1:1-6,11-17 and Mark 1:16-20. It was delivered at Provo Community United Church of Christ on January 29 2012.
Jan 29 2012
Ceri Benson just started and was duly installed in today’s service. She is now in charge of playing for our worship services and leading the church choir. She sent a little spiel about herself:
“I suppose the main thing to say about myself is that I love to play the organ and I love directing choirs. I have been studying those two fields at BYU for the last 6 ½ years. My undergraduate degree is in piano and organ and I am just about to finish my masters degree in organ performance. My first class on my first day at BYU was a choral conducting class. I didn’t know anything about choirs or choral conducting at the time, but this was the start of a whole new life for me. I spent my years at BYU very involved in the choral scene. I sang in the choirs and I played organ with them. After finishing a masters, I hope to go on for a doctorate degree in organ performance with an emphasis in church music.
I grew up in Minnesota in a country house where I was able to spend my childhood outside running around with the dog and cats, gathering eggs from the chickens, and eating apples off the trees. I am one of the youngest of eight siblings. There is quite an age span from oldest to youngest and because of that I was able to grow up with nephews like they were my brothers. Living out in the country and being from a big family, I learned to be a hard worker. I learned how to garden and take care of the house and yard. Minnesota, besides being known for cold winters and the “Minnesotan accent”, is also known as “the land of 10,000 lakes”. I loved living near lakes where I could spend a lot of days swimming and canoeing. When I moved to Utah, though, I was able to discover a love for mountains and hiking. I’ve hiked to the top of Mount Nebo, Timpanogos, and of course Y Mountain. It was during my time in Utah that I also discovered running. I never thought I would enjoy such a thing, but I do now. I ran my first half marathon in August and plan to run another on April 21, the day after I graduate from BYU.”
Jan 26 2012
Fr. Justin Havens shares the following invitation:
“I pray this email finds you and your folks all well in this new year. I was writing to invite you and your people in the Orem/Provo community to come visit us this coming Friday night from 6-9pm at our newly-established Holy Apostles Orthodox Christian Mission church(280 W. Center St in Orem, turn between Holiday gas station and post office). Our goal is simply to introduce ourselves to all the people of Orem/Provo, regardless of religious affiliation, to let everyone know who we are, and that we are here to assist in the community. So, I humbly ask that you join us, or at least stop by this Friday night to meet us, see our chapel, and have a snack and say hello. I look forward to meeting you. I f you would be willing to forward the attached flyer to faithful congregation so that they can join us, I would be most thankful. I pray this new year is blessed and fruitful for you, your family, and people.”
- learn more about Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
Jan 24 2012
You can already read the Annual Report that the Rev. Daniel Haas will be giving this coming Sunday during our congregational meeting: Continue reading “Pastor’s Report 2011″
Jan 24 2012
Join us January 29 for our church’s annual meeting. It will be held right after church in the sanctuary. Besides elections of officers and budget, the most important item of business will be to recommit ourselves to Vision 2021 and the programs it has resulted in.
Jan 22 2012
To find an AA meeting in Utah Valley go to www.utahvalleyaa.org
Listen to a sermon by the Rev. Daniel Haas commemorating Health and Human Service Sunday based on Deuteronomy 18:15-20 and Mark 1:21-28. It was delivered at Provo Community United Church of Christ on January 22 2012.
Jan 19 2012
At Provo Community United Church of Christ we will observe Health and Human Service Sunday on January 22nd 2012 and we will be having a guest speaker from Alcoholics Anonymous. His story of recovery and addiction management will blend in with the Rev. Daniel Haas’ sermon on “personal demons”.
Health and Human Service Sunday is a special opportunity to create awareness of the health concerns of our communities and world, and to learn about the many and various health and human service ministries of the United Church of Christ. It is observed annually in the United Church of Christ and is an opportunity to talk about health in a holistic way.
Jan 18 2012
Are men’s souls being fed? Are they open and loving sons, brothers, fathers, friends and partners? Are they helping to change gender culture for the better?
Men are invited to attend our New Men’s Retreat to renew passion and purpose, work through life transitions, improve relationships, and deepen into Spirit.
It all happens on Saturday, February 11, 10am-2pm
Please RSVP on facebook
For additional information please contact:
Rev. Daniel Haas
801-368-1180
haas@minister.com
Jan 15 2012
“For to baptize the Negro and admit him into membership in the Christian church was to recognize him as a man, a child of God, an heir of Heaven, redeemed by the blood of Christ, a temple of the Holy Ghost, a standing type and representative of the Savior of the world, one who, according to the apostle Paul, must be treated no longer as a servant, but as a belo
Listen to a sermon by the Rev. Daniel Haas combining The Baptism of Christ and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day based on Genesis 1:1-5 and Mark 1:1-11. It was delivered at Provo Community United Church of Christ on January 15 2012.
Jan 12 2012
Youth on the brink of adulthood experience many radical changes in their lives: Puberty is when parents start acting weird. Revisiting the faith you were brought up in or exploring your spirituality for the first time are great opportunities during this important period in life. Confirmation traditionally has been a youth’s approval and reaffirmation of the Baptism they received as an infant. Nowadays it can also a preparatory journey for Baptism itself. It is both challenging and fun. Our confirmation class had a great time at their opening retreat last weekend.
