What is in a story? The parables Jesus told were deceptively simple – they could be considered as children’s stories, but as we dig deeper there are truths for us all no matter how young or young at heart we may be…
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost July 05, 2020 WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy Independence Day Covid Update INVOCATION P: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. OPENING SENTENCES Psalm 91:2, 9–10; antiphon: v. 1 P: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide…
It can be easy to get caught up in day to day events – and easy to lose sight of the progress that can be made over time. Join us as we take a step back, reflect, and see how the Lord continues to work in our lives and in the world, day by day.…
Trinity Sunday June 07, 2020 WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS If you’re seeing our service on the your computer, TV, or Smart Phone you got the message that we are not meeting in person today. The Elders are working on a plan and guidelines to make the opening of the church for Worship, safe as possible. If we meet…
God as our sure foundation and anchor in times of uncertainty. But who is God? On Trinity Sunday, we are reminded that God is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Three persons, and one God. This concept can be hard to grasp especially in these uncertain times, so let us turn to the scriptures to…
Just when we think we know all about someone, we can find ourselves surprised… When the disciples saw Jesus being transfigured on the mountain, they saw Him on a new level. How well do we know Jesus today? Are we truly enlightened, or can we stop, look, listen, and put a new face on Him?
In two sermons we see an end and a beginning… Moses gives one last sermon to give to his people before they cross over to the promised land. Jesus speaks to His disciples and the people on the mount. Jesus went above and beyond the law of God–inspiring perfection in His people and setting a…
As we strive to be the best we can be – there is a simple solution. When Jesus shared with His disciples, to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, we can take those words today to be our best as well…
Light is important for people for our physical health and survival. But what about our spiritual health and survival? The Light of our world is Jesus. The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness could not put it out. He shone for the people then and for you and for me today.
Baptism is important – so much that each believer must be baptized to be freed from our sins. As our sins are washed away, we are each made new. But why did Jesus come to John to be baptized? Why did He allow it to be so, and what does this mean for us today?