Spring Forth: Recent Episodes
First Congregational McGregor
Season 5 - Episode 29Getting out of the wayMotivation Text: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17
Season 5 - Episode 20
Being Present with the Unpresentable
Motivation Text: Luke:24:36b - 48
Season 5 - Episode 17
Things that make us question.
Motivation Text: John 13:1 - 17, 31b - 35
Season 5 - Episode 8
Meeting the Disruptions with Grace
Motivation Text: Mark 1:21 - 28
Season 5 - Episode 5
The First Sunday after Christmas
Motivation text: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Season 4 - Episode 39
Forgetting what lies behind
Motivation text: Philippians 3:4 - 14
Season 4 -Episode 34
Renewed by the Holy Spirit
Motivation Texts:
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20
Season 4 - Episode 33
He Justified Her Faith (There is room for all)
Motivation Texts:
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
Season 4 - Episode 31
Bear a better witness
Motivation Texts: Isaiah 55:1-5; Romans 9:1-5
Season 4 - Episode 30
The Holy Spirit understands gibberish.
Motivation Text: Romans 8:26-39
Season 4 - Episode 18
Last Night with Jesus: a message for Maundy Thursday April 7, 2023
Season 4 - Episode 17
A Congregational Reading of the Passion Narrative according to Matthew
Today in Paradise a sermon for the Reign of Christ Sunday.
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Season 3 - Episode 47
Daily devotions are a wonderful spiritual practice that keep us tethered to the word of God in small but signifiganct ways. Any time spent reflecting on the scriptures is always time well spent.
Season 3 - Episode 38
We are mostly through Lent, it is time to start thinking about how we will apply these lessons we have learned in the seasons to come.
Season 3 - Episode 34
We are now two weeks into Lent.
Are you having difficulty being still?
Season 3 - Episode 32
We are one week into our lenten journey. Are you making progress?
Season 3 - Episode 28
Epiphany 8 / Those Who Came Before Us
Music by Jacki Sloan
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2022 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 26
Epiphany 7 / Results Will Vary....
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2022 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 25
As spring nears, it is probably time to start thinking about liberating needed space in your church.
Season 3 - Episode 24
Epiphany 6 / Living the New Life
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2022 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 23
Evangelism is difficult work.
Articles of Interest
The Lonley Crowd by Mike Frost
Why Churches Should Drop Their Online Services by Tish Harrison Warren
Season 3 - Episode 22
Epiphany 5 / ...as to why we are here...
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2022 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 20
Epiphany 4 / This is not a romance text
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2022 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 19
I am sharing an old devotion I wrote many years ago, it still rings true.
Motivation Text: Luke 18:9 - 14
Season 3 - Episode 18
Epiphany 3 / The Bulgarian Harvesters
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2022 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 16
Epiphany 2 / Sharing the Work of the Church
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2022 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 15
Serving and being served is so difficult
We need to trust the gifts we have and those we receive from others.
Motivation Text: Acts 3:1 - 10
Season 3 - Episode 14
The Baptism of Jesus / Hope for the exiles
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2022 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 12
Christmas 2 / The Wider Promise
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2022 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 11
Singing Bowls to help you meditate on the coming year.
Happy New Year from your friends at First Congregational in McGregor, Iowa!
Season 3 - Episode 10
Christmas 1 / Carrying God's Light Forward
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 9
Christmas Eve
Music by Marilyn Swanson / Soloist - Nanci Boten
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Podcast recorded, mixed and edited by William Gentry
Theme to Spring Forth composed by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 8
Fourth Sunday of Advent the theme is Love. Love is the heart of the gospel message.
Season 3 - Episode 7
Advent 4 / Children's Christmas Program
Music by Marilyn Swanson and Children of First Congregational
Program director Casey Evanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 5
Advent 3 / Where's the joy in this lesson?
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 4
Peacemaking requires accepting responsibility for our action in every conflict.
Season 3 - Episode 3
Advent 2 / The Opportunity Paper
Music by Jacki Sloan and Theresa Thostenson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Season 3 - Episode 1
Advent 1 / We Bring Hope
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Reign of Christ / An Odd Conversation
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 25 / The importance of church gatherings.
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
A powerful lesson of faithful dependence that the affluent will never appreciate.
Motivation Text: Mark 12:38-44
Pentecost 24 / Only Faith Remains
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
It never hurts to be reminded that God is always with us.
Closing Track: Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Performed by Elizabeth Johnson
Pentecost 23 / The Two Greatest...
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 22 / Eager to be blessed
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 21 / Follow the Leader
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
It's okay to trust your congregation with nerdy research, they can handle it.
The Barna Group
Pentecost 20 / Getting Closer
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 19 / The Perfecter of Our Faith
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 18 / The work of the church
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 17 / Draw Near to God
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 16 / Words and Deeds.
Music by Jacki and Mike Sloan
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 15 / Faith and Fruit.
Music by Jacki and Mike Sloan
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 14 / Who are we in relation to God? Music by Marilyn Swanson - Special Music by Tara Newman Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654 Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 13 / Consistent messengers
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 12 / Think Carefully
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Carol and Bill Grady - special music.
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 11 / Building Up
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Bob and Millie Rowe - special music.
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 10 / Spoken in Love
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Peg Puhl - special music.
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
There are times when our worries are simply an impediment to God's greatness.
Motivation Text: Matthew 6:25 - 34
Pentecost 9 / Pulling The Thread of Ruin.
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Larry Brummel - special music.
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
What would a creative ministry look like in your church?
Motivation Text: John 2: 13 - 22
Closing Track: Nothing Left to Say by Kai Malcolm from the album Janky
Pentecost 8 / Who is this for anyway?
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Tara Newman - special music.
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 7 / Show Some Enthusiasm, For God's Sake
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 5 / Saul: In Memoriam
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Special Music by Tara Newman
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 4 / Transitions
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Special Music by The Evanson Family
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost 3 / Exterior vs. Interior
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
God has given us more than enough to serve this world.
Motivation Text: Proverbs 30:5 -9
Pentecost 2 / Samuel's Woes
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
What happened to the all those great ideas we had in quarantine?
It is time to find them again.
Motivation Text: James 5:19 - 20
Trinity Sunday / I Volunteer.
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Linda Luber - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pentecost Day / How is the Holy Spirit Moving in your life?
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Bill and Carol Grady - Vocalists
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Congratulations to our baptismal candidates: Madison, Paul, Bo and Bella and to our graduates: Anna, Abby and Jack!
Seventh Sunday of Easter / Is this prayer still valid?
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Robert Rowe - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Title music, produced and edited by William Gentry © 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Links of Interest:
https://www.barna.com/research/denominational-distribution/
http://www.philvaz.com/apologetics/a106.htm
Sixth Sunday of Easter / A few final remarks.
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Want to be better at faith and discipleship? Train daily.
Motivation Text: 1 Timothy 4:7 - 8
Fifth Sunday of Easter / You're Invited
Music by Marilyn Swanson -Carol Grady & Peg Puhl - Vocalists
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Fourth Sunday of Easter / Psalm 23
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Linda Luber - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Third Sunday of Easter / Reboot
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Maundy Thursday / Loving like Jesus
Music by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pastor Gentry invites listeners to cultivate the appropriate level of disgust to appreciate the Easter promise.
Motivation Text: Hebrews 12:1-3
Palm-Passion Sunday / Of one mind.
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Vocalist Linda Luber
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pastor Gentry muses about our need to model new beginnings for all people.
Motivation text: Philippians 4.8-9
Fifth Sunday of Lent / Written on our hearts.
Music by Marilyn Swanson - Vocalist Robert Rowe
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Fourth Sunday of Lent / Enjoy the middle ground.
Music by Jacki Sloan
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Third Sunday of Lent / Ground Rules For A New Relationship.
Marilyn Swanson - pianist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Second Sunday of Lent / End of life extravaganza
Marilyn Swanson - pianist / William Grady - Soloist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pastor Gentry reflects on 500,000 Covid-19 deaths.
Motivation text: Philippians 1:27-30
First Sunday of Lent / No longer a children's story
Marilyn Swanson - pianist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Ash Wednesday / Beginning our Lenten Journey
Oh, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways by Mr. Douglas Shaffer - Organist/Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Transfiguration Sunday / Preparing for the Lenten Journey
Marilyn Swanson - pianist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
Pastor Gentry highlights another useful spiritual practice.
Breath Prayer
Scripture References
“whoever enters into God’s rest…strive to enter into that rest” Heb 5:10-11
“Blessed are the poor in spirit" Mat 5:3
“God sent the spirit of His Son into our hearts Gal 4:6
“O God…for you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts” Ps 63:2
“our soul waits for the Lord” Ps 33:20
“better a handful of quietness” Ecc 4:6
“It is good to hope in silence for the saving help of the Lord.” Lam 325-26
“Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self control” Gal 6:22-23
“My soul rests in God alone” Ps 62:2
“be still before the Lord; wait for God.” Ps 37:7
“the Spirit of God dwells in you” 1 Cor 3:16
“the Lord is in his holy temple; silence before him” Hab 2:20
“We do not know how to pray … but the Spirit itself intercedes.” Rom 8:26
“I have stilled my soul” Ps 131:2
“be still and know that I am God.” Ps 46:11
“by waiting and calm you shall be saved; in quiet and trust your strength lies” Is 30:15
“think of what is above, not what is on earth” Col 3:2
“for my thoughts are not your thoughts” Is 55:8
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want" Ps. 23:1
"...do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God" Micah 6:8
"perfect love casts out fear" 1 John 4:18
"We love because he first loved us" 1 John 4:19
"Your people shall be my people, and your God my God." Ruth 1:16
"Choose life, that you and your offspring may live" Dt. 30:19
The Fifth Sunday After Epiphany / Removing our infirmities
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany / Fighting possession
Marilyn Swanson - pianist
"Be Thou My Vision" performed by Linda Luber
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
The Third Sunday After Epiphany / Jonah: He's just like us.
Piano music performed by Marilyn Swanson
"Amazing Grace" performed by Leigh Vorwald and Jeff Gaunitz
"I love to tell the story" performed by Linda Luber
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Additional music, produced and edited by William Gentry
© 2021 First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa
The Second Sunday After Epiphany / When God Calls....
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The Baptism of Jesus / Gateway Sacrament
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Linda Luber - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Today is the feast of Epiphany, Pastor Gentry reminds us to always look for the incarnate God in the everyday.
Second Sunday after Christmas-Epiphany / A New Path
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Bill and Carol Grady - Vocalists
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
First Sunday after Christmas / Heirs
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Robert Rowe - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 4th Sunday of Advent / Highly Favored.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Linda Luber - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 3rd Sunday of Advent / Who are you?
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Peggy Puhl and Carol Grady - Vocalists
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 2nd Sunday of Advent / Time for self-reflection
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Linda Luber - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 1st Sunday of Advent / A Distant God...
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Christ the King Sunday Pentecost 25 / Who are the least of these?
This is a live recording from our November 22nd worship service.
The 24th Sunday of Pentecost / Letting God be God.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Danielle Niehaus - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Pastor Gentry called on people of faith make a solid investment in healing our communities.
Motivation text: Mark 7:14 - 23
Correction: The film is called The Social Dilemma and it features former Google employee Tristan Harris*.
The 23rd Sunday of Pentecost / Lifelong work.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Robert Rowe - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 22nd Sunday of Pentecost / The most important label we wear.
This is a live recording from our November 1st worship service.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Peggy Puhl - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 21st Sunday of Pentecost / Paul proclaims without deceit.
This is a live recording from our October 25th worship service.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Linda Luber - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 20th Sunday of Pentecost / Imitation of Christ.
This is a live recording from our October 18th worship service.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Linda Luber - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Jude offers us advice on how to deal with contrary opinions.
Motivation Text: Jude 1:17 - 23
The 19th Sunday of Pentecost / The Goal of Christian Community.
This is a live recording from our October 11th worship service.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and William Grady - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Pastor Gentry muses on the healing of the Syrian commander Naaman.
Motivation Text: 2 Kings 5:1 - 19
The 18th Sunday of Pentecost / Forgetting what lies behind.
This is a live recording from our October 4th worship service.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Robert Rowe - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Pastor Gentry ponders how a disrupted year has skewed our sense of community. Motivation text: 1 Kings 3:16 - 28
The 17th Sunday of Pentecost / Two sons. This is a live recording from our September 27th worship service. Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Pastor Gentry explores the seasons of life and how to handle them gracefully.
Motivation Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 - 8
The 16th Sunday of Pentecost / Jonah's jealousy.
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This is a live recording from our September 20th worship service.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist and Linda Luber - Vocalist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 15th Sunday of Pentecost / Forgiveness: Do it for selfish reasons
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This is a live recording from our September 13th worship service.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Pastor Gentry encourages the faithful to challenge their communities of faith to teach them how to practice faith in action. Motivation Text: Galatians 6:1 - 10
The 14th Sunday of Pentecost / The debt we owe to our neighbor
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This is a live recording from our September 6th worship service.
Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Pastor Gentry invites listeners to consider adopting a new online persona.
Motivation text: 1 Corinthians 9:19 - 23
The 13th Sunday of Pentecost / In so far as it depends on us....
This is a live recording from our August 30th worship service.
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Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 12th Sunday of Pentecost / St. Paul's earnest appeal.
This is a live recording from our August 23rd worship service.
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Music performed by Marilyn Swanson - Organist
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Pastor Gentry encourages us to dust off our shelves to reconnect with our lost treasures of spiritual knowledge.
The 11th Sunday of Pentecost / Crumbs of Mercy
This is a live recording from our August 16th worship service.
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Music performed by Jacki & Mike Sloan
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 10th Sunday of Pentecost / Have you ever had that sinking feeling?
This is a live recording from our August 9th worship service.
FB Video Link
Music performed by Jacki & Mike Sloan
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Pastor Gentry explores ways to set up a home altar or sacred space in anticipation of participating in remote Holy Communion.
The 9th Sunday of Pentecost / You give them something to eat.
This is a live recording from our August 2nd worship service.
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Music performed by Jacki & Mike Sloan
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The 8th Sunday of Pentecost / What is the Realm of God like.... This is a live recording from our July 26th worship service. Video Link for FB Music performed by Jacki & Mike Sloan Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The Seventh Sunday of Pentecost / Wheat and Weeds
This is a live recording from our July 19th worship service.
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Music performed by Jacki & Mike Sloan
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
The Sixth Sunday of Pentecost / God, is an extravagant farmer.
This is a live recording from our July 12th worship service.
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Music performed by Jacki & Mike Sloan
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Jesus and the helping harness.
This is a live recording from our July 5th worship service, back in our church space!
Here is a link to the video feed.
Today's music is performed by Leigh Vorwald & Jeff Gaunitz.
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654
Audio highlights from the live confirmation day worship service held at Turner Park in McGregor, Iowa on May 31. 2020.
Doubting Thomas.
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Happy Easter friends and members of First Congregational Church of McGregor.
This podcast special is aimed at helping you get through the isolation blahs with word and song!
Also for those of you wishing to get a bit of video time with your podcast, two video links are available for your worship pleasure.
Pastor Gentry's video message can be viewed here.
This podcast features organ music by Mr. Douglas Shaffer - Organist/Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa
In addition, we have a special music contribution from Mrs. Dawn Colsch - doing a rendition of "Blessings" by Laura Story you can see Dawn in action here.
May your Easter be a happy one, thank you for listening and viewing.
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Christ is Risen!
He is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia!
Music used in this episode under permission of CCLI #2764654