Spring Forth

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 6 Joy requires personal sacrifice, but... it is worth the effort.

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 2 Advent is an important season, let's not rush it.

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

There are benefits to forgetfulness.

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 are your best memories from your community of faith?

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

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

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

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

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