The Promise of New Life
This Sunday we begin a new series entitled “New Year, Same Promises.” We will explore the promises God makes to us. The first is the Promise of New Life. Our scripture is Matthew 3: 13-17. Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan. He rises from the waters and emerges with a calling to serve and carry out God’s justice, radical love, and hospitality in this world.
They Went Home by Another Way
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” 3When King Herod heard this, he was frightened,………Matthew 2: 1-12.
When Christmas Isn’t Merry: The Holy Family’s Escape to Egypt
Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” 14Then Joseph got up,……..Matthew 2: 13-23.
When God Makes a Way
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public………Matthew 1: 18-25.
Getting Ready
But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, 39and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be…
Food for the Journey
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, this Sunday we read John 6: 24-35. Our sermon is titled “Food for the Journey.”
Dream of What Can Be
We finish up our series on “What Disciples Do” with our last sermon, “Dream of What Could Be” from Isaiah 65: 17-25. Also, we will celebrate the sacrament of Baptism with Lucas Cruz.
Ask Hard Questions
Ever heard the phrase, “Don’t Question God?” Well, this week we will hear the opposite. We continue in Luke’s Gospel discovering What Disciples Do. The week’s focus is that disciples “Ask Hard Questions.” We may not always receive the answers we expect, but we worship a God who pays attention to the questions we ask. Luke 20: 27-38.
Befriend the Friendless
Sunday, we will celebrate Homecoming as well as Memorial Sunday. We’ll hear the story of Zacchaeus in Luke: 19: 1-10 and share in Holy Communion as we gather around the table with the Saints who have gone before us.
Don’t Judge
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: 10“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ……… Luke 18: 9-14.
Children’s sabbath “Be the Change”
This Sunday the children and youth will be leading in worship as we celebrate Children’s Sabbath. Not only will we hear our children sing songs and our youth give the message, we will unite around the mission to lift all children out of poverty in this nation. It has been several years since the service has been entirely youth-led, I hope you will come as we see the young leaders in ministry among us. Scripture will be taken from Luke 17:…
Say Thank You
We continue with the sermon series from Luke’s Gospel, Luke 17: 11-19, “What Disciples Do: Say Thank You.” As we anticipate Sunday’s congregational meal and 2020 budget presentation, thank you to the Finance Committee for your hard work and dedication in creating a budget that supports the many ways this church is spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ and making a real difference in this community. To God be the glory!