A simple meal, with worship that includes the opportunity to receive the sign of the cross in ashes, communion and light a candle to enter the journey of discipleship. Devotional booklets and reminder medallion will be given out.
Carry The Light!
Make Christmas meaningful…join us for carols, candle lighting and the re-telling of our joyful Good News!…the birth of our Savior, Jesus!
8 pm: A Service of Lessons and Carols – In addition to hearing the scriptures of the birth story of Jesus, there will be carols sung, a sermon, special choir music and candlelighting.
11: 45 pm: The Quiet Meditative Service – In the beauty of candle light, usher in Christmas morning with prayer, singing and candlelighting.
We invite you to share in the joy and meaning of Christmas with our church family to touch your life!
9:00 am: Graduation Sunday – There will be a time to honor and celebrate our four high school graduates: Lindsey Gruensfelder, Ryan Kirin, Taylor Peate, and Michelle Synhorst.
10:45 am: Confirmation Sunday – Celebrate the journey of our Confirmands on their profession of faith, acceptance of discipleship, and joining of Vista Church. The Confirmands will help lead worship as well, and join Rev. Matt along with one of our graduates in giving the message. This is an important event in their lives and their faith journey! Would you support them by writing a card or note of encouragement? Our Confirmands are: Maxx Peate, Kim Roberts, Kara Synhorst, and Jerry Theberge. These notes and cards can be left in a basket that will be out for you to drop them in as you go into the Sanctuary. Thank you in advance!
Join us for the Good News of our Risen Savior as we worship together at 9:00 & 10:45 am! Enjoy the beauty of the Easter lilies and the music of the Chancel Choir at both services. Rev. Monte Baker will be presenting the 9 am message. Rev. Matt Colby will be presenting the 10:45 am message, “The Heavy Question,” based on Mark 16:1-10. Both services will end with a singing of the Hallelujah Chorus with everyone invited to sing with choir. We hope you will join us and invite a friend.
Join us for the Good News of our Risen Savior as we worship together at 9:00 & 10:45 am! Enjoy the beauty of the Easter lilies and the music of the Chancel Choir at both services. Rev. Monte Baker will be presenting the 9 am message. Rev. Matt Colby will be presenting the 10:45 am message, “The Heavy Question,” based on Mark 16:1-10. Both services will end with a singing of the Hallelujah Chorus with everyone invited to sing with choir. We hope you will join us and invite a friend.
A wonderful way to begin Easter with communion, the “New Life” cross which will be decorated with beautiful flowers and the sunrise over the mountains. Dress warmly and bring blankets.
Friday, April 10th at 7:00 pm with music from the choir, Lenten hymns, and readings which depict Jesus with his disciples in the Garden of Gethesemane to his death on the cross at cross at Golgotha. You are invited to bring a “pedestal” or “pillar” candle which will be used in the service representing the “light of Christ.”
Howdy, partners! Don your best western or pioneer duds. Both worship services will present the message, “Theology of the Western.” After the services (around 12:15 pm), our celebration continues with a delicious BBQ, and potluck luncheon.
Last names:
A – R side dishes (salads, beans, casserole, vegetables or fruit)
S – Z desserts
Great food, fellowship, live country western music, and for the little ones a cactus shootout and old fashion fishin’ hole.
Please, join us and invite a friend!
