In an article written before hurricane Lee, Atlantic magazine had already called 2011: the year of the disaster. Even without the difficult economic times of our year, and the sobering reminder provided by the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the natural disasters of the year have given us all pause to think. I feel led during the month of October to examine the writings of an ancient prophet who spoke to Israel in a time following a natural disaster. The series will begin October 9 and is called the Power of Prayer. The prophet’s name was Joel. October 2 is World Communion Sunday so together with Christians around the world we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper then.
| Date | Sermon plan | Scripture |
| Oct 2 | Message: In the Name of Jesus – because of relationship, according to his character, made possible by his provision | Heb. 10:19-25; John 16:23-28 |
| Oct 9 | Start a new series from Joel called: The Power of Prayer. The first message: Speaking in a Day of Disaster | Joel 1:1-2:11 |
| Oct 16 | Rediscovering the sacred assembly | Joel 2:15-27 |
| Oct 23 | Personal repentance: What is it? Pastor Eric preaching |
Joel 2:12,13 |
| Oct 30 | The valley of decision | Joel 2:28-3:21 |