Come, Let Us Worship

Going There

Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "Going There" in which he considers the Godly role of the most mundane of tasks. He draws from Ecclesiastes 9:3-11 and 1 Peter 4:7-11. Special music by violinist Priscilla Deck and music director Esther Chang and prayer round out the service.
To see the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Smoothing Things Out

Rev. Julie Flowers preaches for week four of "The Most Boring Summer Ever," with a sermon titled "Smoothing Things Out."  She draws from Scripture Ecclesiastes 1:3-10 and Luke 3:1-11. What might you smooth over this summer? Karen Popadic provides special piano music. 
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbevely.org/sermons.

The Ultimate Summer Playlist

FBC family member and seminarian Jenny Lane preaches (and assembles in real time) the Ultimate Summer Playlist, as we continue to examine the benefits of boredom and being disconnected from technology and connected with each other. The sermon draws from Psalms 71 and 98. Special music and the Service of Communion round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

In Line at the American Airlines Rebooking Center, O'Hare International Airport

Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "In Line at the American Airlines Rebooking Center, O'Hare International Airport," drawing from Colossians 3 9b-15 of the First Egalitarian Translation. And the two do go together thematically! Cindy Shupp offers special flute music in a duet with Dr. Esther Chang on piano.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

When Boring Is Anything But

Rev. Julie Flowers preaches on the beauty of boredom with her sermon "When Boredom Is Anything But" as she kicks off the summer worship series The Most Boring Summer Ever. Let's unplug this summer and consider how wonderful is the non-digital world. She draws from both Philippians 4: 4-8 and from the poem "Coconut" by Paul Hostovsky. Music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

More Assembly Required

Polishing off the program-year theme "Some Assembly Required," Rev. Julie Flowers and Dr. Daniel Johnson share sermonizing with each other and with members of the congregation, as they all assemble the sermon in real time. What are the tools you bring to create the kin-dom of God on earth?  Inspiration came from  Ephesians 2: 17-22.
To view the full service of worship, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Community Tools

Adam Balduff, Missions and Donor Relations Associate for AMOS Health and Hope, a medical mission in Nicaragua that fosters community empowerment to treat illness, prevent death and disease and strengthen local leadership, preaches "Community Tools," drawing from Acts 6: 1-6. FBC has been a financial partner to AMOS as well as sending a team to work in the area. Prayer and music round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Handcrafters' Tools

Referencing Acts 9: 36-42, Rev. Julie Flowers considers the work of handcrafters, and draws parallels with the work of our Creator. High school graduates receive gifts from our Prayer Shawl Ministry to mark their achievement. Music, prayer and the ordinance of Communion round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Messenger's Tools

Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "Messenger's Tools," seeking the most important tool we have to spread the word and love of God. Several surprise messengers drop in to his sermon! Music, prayer, and thoughts about Memorial Day remembrances round out the service.
To watch the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons. 

Musicians' Tools

Join us for Music Sunday and Pentecost (although you won't hear the congregation's Happy Birthday song to the church). This is Music Sunday, with offerings by soloist Priscilla Deck, the vocal choir, Worship Ensemble and Celebration Ringers. Prayer and Scripture (Psalm 100 and Acts 2: 1-4) round out the service.
To view the full service (and hear that birthday song) please visit fbcbeverly.org/sermons.