First Congregational McGregor

Spring Forth

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A weekly sermon podcast from the First Congregational Church of McGregor, Iowa

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First Congregational McGregor

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January 2, 2022 - The Second Sunday after Christmas 02.01.2022 53:05

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

Ringing Out 2021 29.12.2021 19:26

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!

December 26, 2021 - First Sunday After Christmas 26.12.2021 49:34

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

December 24, 2021 - Christmas Eve 26.12.2021 1:14:04

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

Ad-Venting - Love 22.12.2021 12:32

Season 3 - Episode 8 Fourth Sunday of Advent the theme is Love. Love is the heart of the gospel message.

December 19, 2021 - The Fourth Sunday of Advent (Children's Christmas Program) 19.12.2021 48:14

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

Ad-Venting - Joy 15.12.2021 25:57

Season 3 - Episode 6 Joy requires personal sacrifice, but... it is worth the effort.

December 12, 2021 - The Third Sunday of Advent 12.12.2021 1:07:37

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

Ad-Venting - Peace 08.12.2021 27:55

Season 3 - Episode 4 Peacemaking requires accepting responsibility for our action in every conflict.

December 5, 2021 - The Second Sunday of Advent 05.12.2021 1:02:14

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

Ad-Venting - Hope 01.12.2021 13:37

Season 3 - Episode 2 Advent is an important season, let's not rush it.

November 28, 2021 - The First Sunday of Advent 28.11.2021 1:05:52

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

Unusual Gratitude Revisited 24.11.2021 8:02

There are benefits to forgetfulness.

Novemer 21, 2021 - Reign of Christ 21.11.2021 54:25

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

What is Church? 17.11.2021 21:09

What are your best memories from your community of faith?

November 14, 2021 14.11.2021 53:43

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

Meditations on the Widow's Mite 10.11.2021 19:24

A powerful lesson of faithful dependence that the affluent will never appreciate. Motivation Text: Mark 12:38-44

November 7, 2021 07.11.2021 1:04:28

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

We Do Not Walk Alone 03.11.2021 4:20

It never hurts to be reminded that God is always with us. Closing Track: Precious Lord, Take My Hand Performed by Elizabeth Johnson

October 31, 2021 31.10.2021 58:34

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

Exploring Our Communties of Faith 27.10.2021 18:37

How much do you know about the people you worship beside?

October 24, 2021 24.10.2021 1:03:44

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

A Social Gospel 20.10.2021 17:08

People seem to like a simple church with plenty of social activities.

October 17, 2021 17.10.2021 56:58

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

Ministry and Metrics 13.10.2021 32:33

It's okay to trust your congregation with nerdy research, they can handle it. The Barna Group