Digital Bulletin


Order of Service

March 29, 2026

Prelude

Approaching God

Call to Worship: George Sarkissian

Prayer: Seren Page-Bailey(English) and Teofila Madera(Spanish)

Songs of Worship:

Hosanna (Praise is Rising)

Revelation Song

Before The Throne of God Above

Hearing God 

Scripture Reading: Seren Page-Bailey(English) and Teofila Madera(Spanish)

Mark 5: 1-13 (ESV)

They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes.[a] 2 And when Jesus[b] had stepped out of the boat, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit. 3 He lived among the tombs. And no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain, 4 for he had often been bound with shackles and chains, but he wrenched the chains apart, and he broke the shackles in pieces. No one had the strength to subdue him. 5 Night and day among the tombs and on the mountains he was always crying out and cutting himself with stones. 6 And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and fell down before him. 7 And crying out with a loud voice, he said, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.” 8 For he was saying to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!” 9 And Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He replied, “My name is Legion, for we are many.” 10 And he begged him earnestly not to send them out of the country. 11 Now a great herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, 12 and they begged him, saying, “Send us to the pigs; let us enter them.” 13 So he gave them permission. And the unclean spirits came out and entered the pigs; and the herd, numbering about two thousand, rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the sea.

Marcos 5: 1-13 (NTV)

Entonces llegaron al otro lado del lago, a la región de los gerasenos.[a] 2 Cuando Jesús bajó de la barca, un hombre poseído por un espíritu maligno[b] salió de entre las tumbas a su encuentro. 3 Este hombre vivía en las cuevas de entierro y ya nadie podía sujetarlo, ni siquiera con cadenas. 4 Siempre que lo ataban con cadenas y grilletes—lo cual le hacían a menudo—, él rompía las cadenas de sus muñecas y destrozaba los grilletes. No había nadie con suficiente fuerza para someterlo. 5 Día y noche vagaba entre las cuevas donde enterraban a los muertos y por las colinas, aullando y cortándose con piedras afiladas. 6 Cuando Jesús todavía estaba a cierta distancia, el hombre lo vio, corrió a su encuentro y se inclinó delante de él. 7 Dando un alarido, gritó: «¿Por qué te entrometes conmigo, Jesús, Hijo del Dios Altísimo? ¡En el nombre de Dios, te suplico que no me tortures!». 8 Pues Jesús ya le había dicho al espíritu: «Sal de este hombre, espíritu maligno». 9 Entonces Jesús le preguntó: —¿Cómo te llamas? Y él contestó: —Me llamo Legión, porque somos muchos los que estamos dentro de este hombre. 10 Entonces los espíritus malignos le suplicaron una y otra vez que no los enviara a un lugar lejano. 11 Sucedió que había una gran manada de cerdos alimentándose en una ladera cercana. 12 «Envíanos a esos cerdos —suplicaron los espíritus—. Déjanos entrar en ellos». 13 Entonces Jesús les dio permiso. Los espíritus malignos salieron del hombre y entraron en los cerdos, y toda la manada de unos dos mil cerdos se lanzó al lago por el precipicio y se ahogó en el agua.

Sermon: Miracles of Power - Reyn Cabinte

Responding to God

Final Song: Mighty Fortress

Sent By God

Benediction


ANNOUNCEMENTS

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We invite you to revisit this week’s message, The Miracle of Noticing, preached by Douglas Reis.

Do you ever find it hard to recognize God at work in your everyday life? The Israelites struggled with this too—even after their physical deliverance. Many of us still live in a kind of “psychological Egypt,” shaped by the scripts and noise in our minds that feel impossible to escape.

Douglas challenges us to put on our “noise-canceling headphones”—to quiet the noise, be still, and listen—so we can begin to notice the miraculous, transformative work of God all around us.

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Don’t Miss What’s Coming Up at Uptown
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Party
  • Covenant Family Coffee Hour Takeover

Join us for our Good Friday service here at Uptown, in partnership with Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. 

There will be a program for children grades kindergarten to fifth grade, but we ask that you sign up by March 29 so that we make sure we have enough helpers. 

Babies and preschoolers may remain with parents in the service or participate with them from the Wiggle Room, where the worship service can be heard.

We'll have a short social hour afterwards, which is a great way to connect with our Emmanuel friends.

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Through our Easter Party, we aim to create a welcoming space where Uptowners can invite non-Christian friends and neighbors, cultivate authentic community, and help newcomers take meaningful steps toward deeper connection within our church through service.

We would love for you to be part of making this event special. If you’re willing, please consider signing up to bring a dish, dessert, drinks, or another item to share. Your contribution helps create a warm, generous atmosphere that reflects who we are as a community.

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In case you missed the last one, we have another Sunday this spring, the Covenant Family will be hosting Coffee Hour in the Social Hall! During our regular coffee time, kids, teens, and adults will be invited to participate in a simple, shared activity designed to build intergenerational relationships and strengthen community across ages. Come grab your coffee, join the fun, and connect with one another in a meaningful way! 

For more information, please email Mirjam at mirjam@uptowncommunitychurch.com.

 
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April 2026

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April 18: Community Clean Up
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