Category Archives: worship

Choir Returns

Posted on March 11, 2022 by NDC Admin

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples,     and I will sing praises to you among the nations. Psalm 108:3 It is time to return to in-person choir rehearsals in preparation for the choir to sing in worship … Continue reading →

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God Is Here … And That Is Good Enough

Posted on January 28, 2022 by NDC Admin

Theme Set for Lent Lent is just a month away and our Pastors are encouraging us to start getting ready. One way we can do this is by signing up for a miniature (2-inch tall) stepladder to use in our … Continue reading →

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Sermon Series Planned for February

Posted on January 28, 2022 by NDC Admin

“The Difficult Words of Jesus” “If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to wrestle with all he said, including his difficult words.” That’s the idea, Pastor Jeff said, that’s behind February’s sermon series. “There are many things attributed … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – August 2, 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer A Pastoral Word Sometimes I hate being right. When the COVID-19 vaccines were first coming out, I kept thinking about how they had only been tested to make sure they were effective against severe illness and death, … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – July 26, 2021

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer Glory be to youGreat Creating Spiritwho shines in distant stars beyond numbering.And on earth peace. Glory be to youGreat Creating Spiritwho sings and wings in birds on high.And on earth peace. Glory be to youGreat Creating Spiritwhose … Continue reading →

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In-Person Worship Option Begins July 11

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

It’s official: Niles Discovery Church will be adding an in-person option to worship services in July. With the church community reaching a 94% vaccination rate (among those responding to the survey in May), the Cabinet affirmed adding an in-person worship … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – June 14, 2021

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer Holy One, you know us better than we know ourselves. Empower each one of us to recognize and to use our gifts to strengthen the community, to share openly and honestly our thoughts, to respect the opinions … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – December 28, 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer At the beginning of time and at the endyou are God and I bless you.At my birth and in my dying,in the opening of the day and at its close,in my waking and my sleepingyou are God … Continue reading →

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Longest Night Service: A service of Light in the Midst of Darkness

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Jeffrey Spencer

For many, Christmas time is a bittersweet time of year. For people who are dealing with grief, significant life changes, sobriety, family dysfunction, and other challenges, this time of year can be especially difficult. “This is also the time of … Continue reading →

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