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When Faith Takes Us Too Far – June 28, 2026

June 29, 2026

Trey preaching with hands in motion while wearing a black beanie and a black t-shirt with a white dove on it.

Scripture: Genesis 221:1-14 The story from Genesis is about Abraham taking his son Isaac up to the mountain to be sacrificed. But Abraham being willing to sacrifice his son is craziness! Who has been rendered expendable in our zeal for God? When we’re driven by a desire to be faithful to God and go too […]

When Faith Takes Us Too Far – June 28, 2026

Tagged With: Abraham, compassion, expendable, faith, Genesis, Isaac, sacrifice, Trey Ferguson, zeal

Giving & Receiving in Disbelief – Sept. 19, 2021

September 25, 2021

Rachel preaching at Shepherd's Hall on Sept. 19, 2021

Rachel brought the message this morning from Genesis 18:1-15, the story of Abraham and Sarah receiving word that she would bear a child even though she was in her nineties. The story follows the arc of many fairy tales, with a few key differences. Isaac was a sheer gift in the midst of the messiness […]

Giving & Receiving in Disbelief – Sept. 19, 2021

Tagged With: Abraham, Genesis, gifts, Rachel Taylor, Sarah

Invited to the Table – Sept. 8, 2019

September 8, 2019

Melissa preaching at RMC on Sept. 8, 2019

Genesis 18:1-15 Melissa began her sermon talking about her many visits to A Place at the Table. Unfortunately, the first two minutes were not recorded, so we pick up from her comparison of A Place at the Table with the story of the three strangers who visit Abraham and Sarah at the oaks at Mamre. […]

Invited to the Table – Sept. 8, 2019

Tagged With: Abraham, Genesis, hospitality, Melissa Florer-Bixler, Sarah, table

Gifted, Called & Blessed – Sept. 16, 2018

September 16, 2018

As a result of some last minute storm-related changes, Melissa and Hans provided a Bible study for today’s message based on Genesis 12:1-9 and Hebrews 11:8-16. Their interactive review, including a discussion of Abram’s blessings, was followed by Sri Mayasandra who shared about his life and current ministry as the Asia regional peace resource coordinator […]

Gifted, Called & Blessed – Sept. 16, 2018

Tagged With: Abraham, Abram, blessings, called, Genesis, gifted, Hans Linnartz, Hebrews, MCC, Melissa Florer-Bixler, Mennonite Central Committee, Sri Mayasandra

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Friends, Given the extreme heat this weekend, we Friends,

Given the extreme heat this weekend, we have decided to move this Sunday’s Brunch & Hymns INDOORS in CGS Shepherd’s Hall. We’ll follow the usual Brunch & Hymns format (see below).

RMC Brunch & Hymns - Sunday, July 5
at CGS Shepherd’s Hall
10:15 AM  Potluck Brunch 
~11:00 AM  Song Service

Bring a breakfast/brunch dish and a serving spoon (labeled with your name).

For those choosing to join via Zoom, the online option will be available starting around 11:00 AM at our usual link (email us at info@raleighmennonite.org if you don’t have it!).
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